Lily Tomlin
Comedy history · 6 facts, each from at least two of 8 independent sources · last reviewed 2026-10-17
Lily Tomlin, born Mary Jean Tomlin, is a performer who appeared on the television program Laugh-In.1,2,3,4,5 Over her career she has received Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Awards.4,6,7
Film and Television
Tomlin made her film debut in Nashville, which came out in 1975.3,6,8 She also shared starring duties with Jane Fonda in Grace and Frankie, a series made for Netflix.1,4
Stage Work
Her work is linked with the notion of seeking out intelligent life across the universe.3,7,9 That association is a reference to one of her stage shows.3,7,9
Sources
- Cleveland Evans: With Tomlin’s help, Lily blossoms again (omaha.com) · archived copy
- Lily Tomlin – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB (ibdb.com)
- Lily Tomlin: The actress discusses her career, her upcoming show at Bethesda's Strathmore, and life with her partner Jane Wagner: Feature Story section: Metro Weekly magazine (metroweekly.com) · archived copy
- Lily Tomlin to Get SAG Lifetime Achievement Award (variety.com)
- THE MEDIA BUSINESS - ADVERTISING - Lily Tomlin in Madison Ave. debut with Peter Lynch. - NYTimes.com (nytimes.com) · archived copy
- Lily Tomlin explains why she refused to come out on the cover of Time | PinkNews (thepinknews.com)
- Honoring Lily and Jane: A lifetime of love and companionship | San Diego Gay and Lesbian News (sdgln.com) · archived copy
- The Paley Center for Media | She Made It | Lily Tomlin (shemadeit.org) · archived copy
- Lily Tomlin – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB (ibdb.com) · archived copy
Updated November 12, 2026.