THE FUNNY PEOPLE FILE
Harvey Korman

A familiar face. A favorite credit.

Harvey Korman

Performer

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Born February 15, 1927
Died May 29, 2008Aged 81

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The person behind the punchline

A little backstory.

Harvey Korman was an American actor and comedian who was a principal performer on The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1977. His sketch roles included Ed, Eunice’s husband in The Family, and numerous characters opposite Burnett and Tim Conway. He won four Emmys for his work on the series.

Korman also appeared in Mel Brooks films, playing Hedley Lamarr in Blazing Saddles and roles in High Anxiety and History of the World, Part I. His voice work included the Great Gazoo on The Flintstones. He died in 2008.

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