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Dana Carvey: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Dana Carvey? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Dana Thomas Carvey (born June 2, 1955) 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 (1988), Opportunity Knocks (1990), Trapped in Paradise (1994), and The Master of Disguise (2002), as well as reprising his role of Garth Algar in the SNL spin-off film Wayne's World (1992) and its sequel Wayne's World 2 (1993).

Quick facts about Dana Carvey

  • Full name: Dana Carvey
  • Born: 1955-06-02
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q545924

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Who is Dana Carvey?

Dana Thomas Carvey (born June 2, 1955) 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.

What nationality is Dana Carvey?

Dana Carvey is United States.

When was Dana Carvey born?

Dana Carvey was born on 1955-06-02.

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