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Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin is best known for The Simpsons, The X-Files, NCIS and Desperate Housewives. Lily Tomlin was born on September 1, 1939. Lily Tomlin is 87 years old (born September 1, 1939).
- Born
- September 1, 1939 (87 years old)
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She has won multiple awards from many quarters, including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award and has also been nominated for an Academy Award.
Known for
Filmography
- 2022The Checkup with Dr. David AgusSelf
- 2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf
- 2017Conversations with CocoSelf
- 2015Grace and FrankieFrankie Bergstein
- 2015Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf
- 2015The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- 2014Trailblazer HonorsSelf - Speaker
- 2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverSelf - Guest
- 2014Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf
- 2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest
- 2012Inside ComedySelf
- 2012Malibu CountryLillie Mae MacKenzie
- 2011Web TherapyPutsy Hodge
- 2009Eastbound & DownTammy Powers
- 2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest
- 2009RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
- 2008Web TherapyPutsy Hodge
- 2007DamagesMarilyn Tobin
- 2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf
- 2004Desperate HousewivesRoberta Simmons
- 2003NCISPenelope Langston
- 2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
- 2000Bette
- 1999The Early ShowSelf - Guest
- 1999The West WingDeborah Fiderer
- 1998Will & GraceMargot
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1996The Daily ShowSelf
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1994The Magic School BusMs. Frizzle (voice)
- 1994Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasSelf
- 1993FrasierRita (voice)
- 1993The X-FilesLydia
- 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetRose Halligan
- 1989The SimpsonsTammy (voice)
- 1988Murphy BrownKay Carter-Shepley
- 1975CherSelf - Guest
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
- 1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...Self
- 1971The Electric CompanyErnestine the Operator
- 1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
- 1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelf
- 1969The Music Scene
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRegular Performer
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf - Guest / Various Characters
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Special Award Recipient
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Lily Tomlin been in?
Lily Tomlin is best known for The Simpsons, The X-Files, NCIS and Desperate Housewives.
When was Lily Tomlin born?
Lily Tomlin was born on September 1, 1939. (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
How old is Lily Tomlin?
Lily Tomlin is 87 years old (born September 1, 1939).
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·