Dana Carvey
American comedian
Dana Thomas Carvey (born June 2, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He is also known for playing the role of Garth Algar in the Wayne's World movies series.
| Dana Carvey | |
|---|---|
 Carvey in September 1989 | |
| Birth name | Dana Thomas Carvey |
| Born | June 2, 1955 Missoula, Montana, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, movies, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | San Francisco State University |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Genres | Improvisational, observational, character comedy, satire |
| Spouse |
Leah Carvey
(m. 1979; div. 1980)Paula Zwagerman (m. 1983) |
| Children | 2 |
Carvey was born on June 2, 1955 in Missoula, Montana.[1] He studied at College of San Mateo and at the University of San Francisco. Carvey was married to Leah Carvey from 1979 until they divorced in 1980. He married Paula Zwagerman in 1983. They have two sons.
References
change- ↑ "Dana Carvey Biography (1955-)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
Other websites
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Media related to Dana Carvey at Wikimedia Commons
- Dana Carvey on IMDb
- Dana Carvey fansite
- Maxim Rated Top SNL performer
- Interview on FOX News Radio (6 mins.)
- Dana Carvey at Emmys.com
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