George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was a Grammy-winning American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and philosopher renowned for his sharp political and black humor.
His observations on language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects defined his legacy.
His famous "Seven Dirty Words" routine led to the landmark 1978 Supreme Court case *F.C.C. v.
Pacifica Foundation*, which affirmed the government's right to regulate his material on public airwaves.
Ranked second on Comedy Central's list of greatest stand-up comedians, Carlin was a frequent Tonight Show performer and the first-ever host of Saturday Night Live, cementing his place in comedy history.
