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Lily Tomlin

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Key facts

Birth name Mary Jean Tomlin[1]
Birth date September 1, 1939[1]
Birth place Detroit, Michigan, U.S.[1]
Occupations Actress, comedian, writer, singer, producer[1]
Notable show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In[2]
Spouse Jane Wagner (married 2013)[1]

Lily Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer, born September 1, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. She gained fame on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and has won seven Emmy Awards, a Grammy, two Tonys, and an Oscar nomination.

Context

Lily Tomlin is an American actress and comedian known for her versatile career in television, film, and stage. She first gained success on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and later appeared in numerous movies and shows. Tomlin has been married to Jane Wagner since 2013, after being together for 42 years [1].

Documented claims

  • Lily Tomlin began her career in stand-up and sketch comedy. [1]
  • She has received seven Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, two Tony Awards, and an Academy Award nomination. [1]
  • Tomlin received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014 and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2017. [1]

Questions and answers

Is John Travolta related to Lily Tomlin?

There is no information in the sources indicating any relation between John Travolta and Lily Tomlin.

Do Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin get along?

The sources do not provide details about their personal relationship.

Did Lily Tomlin ever have children?

The sources do not mention any children.

What is Lily Tomlin's nationality?

She is American, born in Detroit, Michigan [1].

Sources

  1. Lily Tomlin Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards - TV Guide — tvguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Lily Tomlin - Age, Movies & Wife — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People