George Carlin

George Denis Patrick Carlin was born on May 12, 1937 in Manhattan, New York and died on June 22, 2008 in Santa Monica, California. George Carlin was American stand-up comedian noted for his black humor as well as his thoughts on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. His material was always new and relevant - never stale. Carlin provided HBO with 14 stand-up comedy specials between 1977 and 2008. He is regarded by many as the greatest standup comic of all time.