Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. Tomlin has been a major force in American comedy since the late 1960s when she began a career as a stand up comedian and became a featured performer on television's Laugh-in. Her career has spanned television, comedy recordings, Broadway, and motion pictures, enjoying acclaimed success in each medium. She has won many awards including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award and has also been nominated for an Academy Award. Tomlin's humor is often sharp and insightful in the traditions of standup comedians, but also frequently endearing, slightly wacky, and generally quite "family friendly" in the tradition of television comediennes such as Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, and Eve Arden.
Tomlin was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Lillie Mae (née Ford), a housewife and nurse's aide, and Guy Tomlin, a factory worker. Tomlin's parents were Southern Baptists who moved to Detroit from Paducah, Kentucky, during the Great Depression. She is a 1957 graduate of Cass Technical High School. Tomlin attended Wayne State University, where her interest in the theater and performing arts began. After college, Tomlin began doing stand-up comedy in nightclubs in Detroit and later in New York City. Her first television appearance was on The Merv Griffin Show in 1965.
Lily Tomlin on laughing her way to legendary status
LILY TOMLIN HONOREE - 37TH KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, 2014 (188)
Joan Rivers interviews Lily Tomlin as Ernestine
Jane Fonda And Lily Tomlin Together Again In 'Grace And Frankie' | TODAY
Lily Tomlin as "Edith Ann" (1975) Q & A with the Audience
Lily Tomlin comedy monologue - Lucille the Rubber Freak
Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the Telephone Operator
Darren Criss, Lily Tomlin & Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Kathy (HD)
Lily Tomlin Had the Perfect Answer for the Meryl Streep Question
LILY TOMLIN ON JOAN RIVERS TALK SHOW, 1985 {127}
9 To 5 Outtakes / Gag Reel - Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin as telephone operator Ernestine
Grandma Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Lily Tomlin, Julie Garner Movie HD
Lily Tomlin Freakout
Lily Tomlin on laughing her way to legendary status
LILY TOMLIN HONOREE - 37TH KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, 2014 (188)
Joan Rivers interviews Lily Tomlin as Ernestine
Jane Fonda And Lily Tomlin Together Again In 'Grace And Frankie' | TODAY
Lily Tomlin as "Edith Ann" (1975) Q & A with the Audience
Lily Tomlin comedy monologue - Lucille the Rubber Freak
Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the Telephone Operator
Darren Criss, Lily Tomlin & Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Kathy (HD)
Lily Tomlin Had the Perfect Answer for the Meryl Streep Question
LILY TOMLIN ON JOAN RIVERS TALK SHOW, 1985 {127}
9 To 5 Outtakes / Gag Reel - Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin as telephone operator Ernestine
Grandma Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Lily Tomlin, Julie Garner Movie HD
Lily Tomlin Freakout
Craig Ferguson Late Late Show Lily Tomlin interview 2012, Nov 26th
TRIBUTE TO LILY TOMLIN BY JANE LYNCH, KATE McKINNON, REBA McENTIRE & JANE FONDA - 2014
Lily Tomlin/ vibrators
Rare Lily Tomlin skit: Gr-r-r Detergent
Inside Comedy S02E04 Steve Martin Lily Tomlin [Full Episode]
Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda Are the Perfect Duo in First Trailer for 'Grace and Frankie'
Obama with Lily Tomlin, Al Green, Sting, Tom Hanks & Patricia McBride At Kennedy Honors Reception
Courage - Lily Tomlin Interview for the Ann Richards School
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
Actress Lily Tomlin - full interview
Carol Burnett Show Lily Tomlin, Steve Lawrence FULL EPISODE
11-05-1985 Letterman Lily Tomlin, Sting, Branford Marsalis Trio
11-05-1985 Letterman Lily Tomlin, Sting, Branford Marsalis Trio
Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson - Lily Tomlin (2012-11-26)
Lily Tomlin of 'Grandma' Shares the Best Advice She Was Ever Given: On the Scene
Remembering Joan Rivers | Larry King Now Ora TV
The Carol Burnett Show Season 6 Episode 9 Lily Tomlin, Steve Lawrence
Grandma Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Lily Tomlin, Julie Garner Movie HD
Grandma Movie CLIP - Money (2015) - Lily Tomlin, Julie Garner Movie HD
Bruce Vilanch and Lily Tomlin talk politics, comedy on GoHarrison
Fabulous Fosters - Introducing Lily (Tomlin)
Carol Burnett Show with Steve Lawrence, Lily Tomlin Season 6 Episode 9
Lily Tomlin on Live! with Kelly and Michael (May 5th, 2015)
In the Life: Ep. 201, "In the Life Premiere"
Obama with Lily Tomlin, Al Green, Sting, Tom Hanks & Patricia McBride At Kennedy Honors Re
Carol Burnett Show with Steve Lawrence, Lily Tomlin Season 6 Episode 9 [Full Episode]
The Muppets Go to the Movies
Lily Tomlin on Live! with Kelly and Michael (May 5th, 2015)
Netflix series “Grace and Frankie” Star LILY TOMLIN Interview Live with Kelly and Michael
Lily Tomlin Interview on KMMS AM, Part 1
Lily Tomlin Interview on KMMS AM, Part 2
Lesbian Icon - Lily Tomlin Interview
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin on Netflix’s New Series ‘Grace and Frankie'
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin Reenact '9 to 5' with Andy as Dolly Parton - WWHL
Lily Tomlin HD interview [26th November 2012]
Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda Interviewed at NETFLIX's Grace and Frankie #FYC Screening #GraceandFrankie
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Say They’d Cast Britney Spears in 'Nine to Five' Today
Lily Tomlin Interviewed by Kat Kramer "TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL." Voice Narrative
Lily Tomlin on Night After Night
Hollywood Leading Ladies: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin Interview for ADMISSION
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Present Best Actor - The 2015 Golden Globes
Nardwuar vs. Kathy Griffin & Lily Tomlin
Toni Tennille Interviewing Lily Tomlin Part 1B
Lily Tomlin Has a Great Idea for a Laugh-In Movie