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Dana Carvey
American comedian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Birth name | Dana Thomas Carvey |
Born | (1955-06-02) June 2, 1955 (age 69) 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 |
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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.