Garry Shandling
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 29, 1949
- Died
- March 24, 2016
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Garry Emmanuel Shandling (born November 29, 1949 – March 24, 2016) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer. He was best known for his work in It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show. Shandling began his career writing for sitcoms such as Sanford and Son and Welcome Back, Kotter. He made a successful stand-up performance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and became a frequent guest-host on the show. Shandling was for a time considered the leading contender to replace Carson (other hopefuls were Joan Rivers, David Letterman and David Brenner). In 1986 he created It's Garry Shandling's Show, for the pay cable channel Showtime. It was nominated for four Emmy Awards (including one for Shandling) and lasted until 1990. His second show, The Larry Sanders Show, which began airing on HBO in 1992, was more successful. Shandling was nominated for 18 Emmy Awards for the show and won in 1998, along with Peter Tolan, for writing the series finale. During his three-decade career, Shandling has been nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, along with many other awards and nominations. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vicellous Garry Shandling, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads 2019
as Self (archive footage)
Dying Laughing 2017
as Self
The Jungle Book 2016
as Ikki (voice), In Memory Of
Grimsby 2016
Thanks
Captain America: The Winter Soldier 2014
as Senator Stern
The Dictator 2012
as Inspector (uncredited)
Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man 2012
as Self
Iron Man 2 2010
as Senator Stern
Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out! 2009
as Himself
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas 2008
as Self
The Making Of 'The Larry Sanders Show' 2007
as Larry Sanders
- Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders Show
Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders Show 2007
Actor
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award 2007
as Self
The Best of Carson, Volume 1 2006
Actor
Hammy's Boomerang Adventure 2006
as Verne (voice)
Over the Hedge 2006
as Verne (voice)
Trust the Man 2005
as Dr. Beekman
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles 2003
as Self - Interviewee
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s 2002
as Self (archive footage)
Comedian 2002
as Self
Run Ronnie Run 2002
as Self
Zoolander 2001
as Garry Shandling
Town & Country 2001
as Griffin Morris
What Planet Are You From? 2000
as Harold Anderson, Screenplay, Producer, Story
Hurlyburly 1998
as Artie
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time 1998
as Self
Doctor Dolittle 1998
as Male Pigeon (voice)
Mixed Nuts 1994
as Stanley
Love Affair 1994
as Kip DeMay
The Night We Never Met 1993
as Mr. Vertisey
Garry Shandling: Stand-Up 1991
Actor
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme 1990
as Jack (of Jack and Jill)
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary 1989
as Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz 1988
as Garry Shandling
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted 1988
as Self
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special 1986
as Garry Shandling, Writer, Executive Producer
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce 1986
as Self
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas 1984
as Himself, Writer
Credits from TMDB.