George Carlin

Biography

George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American comedian, satirist, and social critic known for his stand-up routines that blended dark comedy with commentary on topics such as contemporary politics, the English language, psychology, and religion. His "Seven Dirty Words" routine was central to a landmark Supreme Court case in 1978, affirming government power to regulate indecent material on public airwaves. Carlin won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums and hosted The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live.