George Denis Patrick Carlin was born at Weill Cornell Medical Center (then called New York Hospital) in the Manhattan borough of New York … See more

In August 1960, while touring with comedy partner Jack Burns in Dayton, Ohio, Carlin stopped at a roadside diner and met waitress Brenda Hosbrook. They began dating and were married at her parents' home in Dayton on June 3, 1961. Their only child, daughter See more

Many online quotes have been falsely attributed to Carlin, including various joke lists, rants, and other pieces. The website Snopes, which debunks urban legends and myths, has … See more

1959–1960: Early work and breakthrough
In 1959, Carlin met Jack Burns, a fellow DJ at radio station KXOL in Fort Worth, Texas. They formed a … See more

Carlin had a history of heart problems spanning three decades, which included heart attacks in 1978, 1982, and 1991. He also had an See more

Awards and honors
Along with numerous other accolades, Carlin won five Grammy Awards and was nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards and two Daytime Emmy Awards. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame See more

• Counterculture of the 1960s See more