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Garry Shandling
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Garry Shandling was an American comedian known for pioneering a style of stand-up comedy that emphasized vulnerability and personal reflection rather than traditional joke-telling. His influential television work, particularly "It's Garry Shandling's Show" in the 1980s, helped reshape how comedy was approached on screen and influenced generations of comedians who followed.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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…
Known for
- Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads — Self (archive footage)2019
- Biography: Comedy Icons — Self2019
- Basketball: A Love Story — Self (archive footage)2018
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling — Self (archive footage)2018
- Dying Laughing — Self2017
- The Jungle Book — Ikki (voice)2016
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier — Senator Stern2014
- Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man — Self2012
- The Dictator — Inspector (uncredited)2012
- Inside Comedy — Self2012
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Garry Emmanuel Shandling (November 29, 1949 – March 24, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer.
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 Starring Johnny Carson where he became a frequent guest host. Shandling was, for a time, considered the leading contender to replace Johnny Carson. In 1986, he created It's Garry Shandling's Show, which aired on Showtime. It was nominated for four Emmy Awards (including one for Shandling) and lasted until 1990.
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