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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Garry Emmanuel Shandling (born November 29, 1949 – March 24, 2016) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer. He was best known for his work in It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show. Shandling began his career writing for sitcoms such as Sanford and Son and Welcome Back, Kotter. He made a successful stand-up performance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and became a frequent guest-host on the show. Shandling was for a time considered the leading contender to replace Carson (other hopefuls were Joan Rivers, David Letterman and David Brenner). In 1986 he created It's Garry Shandling's Show, for the pay cable channel Showtime. It was nominated for four Emmy Awards (including one for Shandling) and lasted until 1990. His second show, The Larry Sanders Show, which began airing on HBO in 1992, was...
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The X-FilesSeries • 1993
Iron Man 2Movie • 2010
The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 1992
Over the HedgeMovie • 2006
Sanford and SonSeries • 1972
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries • 1995
Captain America: The Winter SoldierMovie • 2014
The Jungle BookMovie • 2016
Tom Goes to the MayorSeries • 2004
It's Garry Shandling's ShowSeries • 1986
The DictatorMovie • 2012
ZoolanderMovie • 2001
Doctor DolittleMovie • 1998
The Ben Stiller ShowSeries • 1992
Welcome Back, KotterSeries • 1975
GrimsbyMovie • 2016
Mixed NutsMovie • 1994
What Planet Are You From?Movie • 2000
Town & CountryMovie • 2001
Trust the ManMovie • 2005
Love AffairMovie • 1994
HurlyburlyMovie • 1998
The Night We Never MetMovie • 1993
Hammy's Boomerang AdventureMovie • 2006