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American comedian and actorDana Carvey
Seven-season Saturday Night Live star and Garth in Wayne's World.
- Born
- June 2, 1955
- Known as
- American comedian and actor
- On My Show Notes
- 1 episode
Who is Dana Carvey?
Dana Thomas Carvey is an American stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, screenwriter and producer.
Carvey is best known for his seven seasons on Saturday Night Live, from 1986 to 1993, which earned him five consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning once.
He returned to the show during and immediately after the 2024 presidential election to impersonate outgoing US President Joe Biden as well as Trump advisor, businessman, and billionaire Elon Musk.
Carvey is also known for his film roles in comedies such as Moving, Opportunity Knocks, Trapped in Paradise, and The Master of Disguise, as well as reprising his role of Garth Algar in the SNL spin-off film Wayne's World and its sequel Wayne's World 2.
On the podcasts
Full episodes where Dana is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Dana Carvey.
- MyShowNotes ✓ Sam Morril on TYSO – #376
Dana Carvey FAQ
Who is Dana Carvey?
Dana Thomas Carvey is an American stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, screenwriter and producer.
How old is Dana Carvey?
Dana Carvey is 71, born June 2, 1955.
Where does Dana Carvey come up on My Show Notes?
In Sam Morril on TYSO – #376.
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Andrew SantinoPhotos: Rick Glassman: Photo: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Sam Morril: Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Dave Attell: Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · David Cross: Photo: Dan Depew, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Jerrod Carmichael: Photo: CleftClips, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Andrew Santino: Photo: Andrew Santino, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: TAS-C, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Facts checked Oct 26, 2026. Bio from Wikipedia (revision 1378533670).
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