Lily Tomlin

Profile

Lily Tomlin

Acting
Born 1939-09-01
1
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She has won multiple awards from many quarters, including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award and has also been nominated for an Academy Award.

Filmography

155 credits across movies and TV

Flirting with Disaster
Movie

Flirting with Disaster

1996 · Mary Schlichting

80 for Brady
Movie

80 for Brady

2023 · Lou

I ♥ Huckabees
Movie

I ♥ Huckabees

2004 · Vivian Jaffe

Short Cuts
Movie

Short Cuts

1993 · Doreen Piggot

Nashville
Movie

Nashville

1975 · Linnea Reese

All of Me
Movie

All of Me

1984 · Edwina Cutwater

Tea with Mussolini
Movie

Tea with Mussolini

1999 · Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell

The Player
Movie

The Player

1992 · Lily Tomlin

And the Band Played On
Movie

And the Band Played On

1993 · Dr. Selma Dritz

The Kid
Movie

The Kid

2000 · Janet

The Beverly Hillbillies
Movie

The Beverly Hillbillies

1993 · Miss Jane Hathaway

Blue in the Face
Movie

Blue in the Face

1995 · Waffle eater

TVTV: Video Revolutionaries
Movie

TVTV: Video Revolutionaries

2018 · Self

Krippendorf's Tribe
Movie

Krippendorf's Tribe

1998 · Ruth Allen

Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
Movie

Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde

2004 · Self

Getting Away with Murder
Movie

Getting Away with Murder

1996 · Inga Mueller

A Prairie Home Companion
Movie

A Prairie Home Companion

2006 · Rhonda Johnson

The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Movie

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

1981 · Pat Kramer / Judith Beasley / Telephone Operator

The Walker
Movie

The Walker

2007 · Abigail Delorean

The Martha Mitchell Effect
Movie

The Martha Mitchell Effect

2022 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Big Business
Movie

Big Business

1988 · Rose Ratliff / Rose Shelton

The Ant Bully
Movie

The Ant Bully

2006 · Mommo (voice)

The Late Show
Movie

The Late Show

1977 · Margo

TVTV Looks at the Oscars
Movie

TVTV Looks at the Oscars

1976 · Judy Beasley/Self

Live at Mister Kelly's
Movie

Live at Mister Kelly's

2021 · Self

The Pink Panther 2
Movie

The Pink Panther 2

2009 · Mrs. Berenger

Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz
Movie

Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz

1995 · Self

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Movie

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023 · Self - Guest

Get Bruce!
Movie

Get Bruce!

1999 · Self

Waging Change
Movie

Waging Change

2020 · Self

Nine to Five
Movie

Nine to Five

1980 · Violet Newstead

Shadows and Fog
Movie

Shadows and Fog

1991 · Prostitute

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Movie

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

2007 · Self (archive footage)

The Muppets Go to the Movies
Movie

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981 · Herself

Moment by Moment
Movie

Moment by Moment

1978 · Trisha Rawlings

Free to Be... a Family
Movie

Free to Be... a Family

1988 · Self

Moving On
Movie

Moving On

2023 · Evelyn

Goodnight, We Love You
Movie

Goodnight, We Love You

2004 · Self

Admission
Movie

Admission

2013 · Susannah

Bella!
Movie

Bella!

2023 · Self

Stars in Shorts
Movie

Stars in Shorts

2012 · Jason's Mom

Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers
Movie

Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers

1972 · Telephone Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Movie

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

2013 · Self

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Movie

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

2022

An Apology to Elephants
Movie

An Apology to Elephants

2013 · Narrator

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live
Movie

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

2022 · Self

Orange County
Movie

Orange County

2002 · Charlotte Cobb

The Celluloid Closet
Movie

The Celluloid Closet

1996 · Narrator (voice)

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
Movie

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

2022 · Self

Inequality for All
Movie

Inequality for All

2013 · Violet Newstead (archive footage)

Altman
Movie

Altman

2014 · Self

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
Movie

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

1991 · Trudy the Bag Lady / Agnus Angst / Kate / Brandy / Tina / Chrissy / Lud / Marie / Vince / Edie / Lynn / Marge

The Paul Simon Special
Movie

The Paul Simon Special

1977 · Self

The World According to Allee Willis
Movie

The World According to Allee Willis

2024 · Self

Grandma
Movie

Grandma

2015 · Elle

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Movie

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986 · Self (archive footage)

An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends
Movie

An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends

1993 · Self / Ernestine / Judith Beasley / Mme Lupé / Others

Vito
Movie

Vito

2011 · Self

Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Movie

Why We Laugh: Funny Women

2013 · Self

Lily: Sold Out
Movie

Lily: Sold Out

1981 · Self / Various Characters

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Movie

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024 · Self

Lily Tomlin
Movie

Lily Tomlin

1987 · Herself

The Procession
Movie

The Procession

2012 · Jason's mom

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
Movie

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

1997 · Self

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Movie

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

1987 · Self

An Unexpected Community
Movie

An Unexpected Community

2024 · Self

Jane Fonda in Five Acts
Movie

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

2018 · Self - (archive footage)

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis
Movie

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis

2004 · Self

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Movie

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

2018 · Aunt May (voice)

Waiting Tables
Movie

Waiting Tables

1986

Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
Movie

Feminists: What Were They Thinking?

2018 · Self

Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
Movie

Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country

1993 · Self

Appearing Nitely
Movie

Appearing Nitely

1979 · Self

Juke and Opal
Movie

Juke and Opal

1973 · Opal

I Am Richard Pryor
Movie

I Am Richard Pryor

2019 · Self - Actress and Comedian

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Movie

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

2019 · Self

But... Seriously
Movie

But... Seriously

1994 · Self (archive footage)

Dolly Parton: Here I Am
Movie

Dolly Parton: Here I Am

2019 · Self

Lily
Movie

Lily

1973

Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home
Movie

Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home

1994 · Edith Ann (voice)

Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle
Movie

Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle

1994 · Edith Ann (voice)

Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël)
Movie

Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël)

1996 · Edith Ann (voice)

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Movie

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

1999 · Self

Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
Movie

Emily @ the Edge of Chaos

2021 · Ayn Rand (voice)

Lily for President?
Movie

Lily for President?

1982 · Lily Tomlin / Various

One World: Together at Home
Movie

One World: Together at Home

2020 · Self

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Movie

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994 · Ernestine (archive footage)

The Making of 'Nashville'
Movie

The Making of 'Nashville'

2013 · Self

Still Working 9 to 5
Movie

Still Working 9 to 5

2022 · Self

Flip Wilson... Of Course
Movie

Flip Wilson... Of Course

1974 · Self

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Movie

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

2025 · Self

Altman on His Own Terms
Movie

Altman on His Own Terms

2000 · Self

This Ordinary Thing
Movie

This Ordinary Thing

2025 · Self (voice)

Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Movie

Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found

2005 · Self

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Movie

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

1993 · Ernestine the Telephone Operator(uncredited)

The Simpsons
TV

The Simpsons

1989 · Tammy (voice)

The Daily Show
TV

The Daily Show

1996 · Self

Desperate Housewives
TV

Desperate Housewives

2004 · Roberta Simmons

The View
TV

The View

1997 · Self

E! True Hollywood Story
TV

E! True Hollywood Story

1996

Murphy Brown
TV

Murphy Brown

1988 · Kay Carter-Shepley

Frasier
TV

Frasier

1993 · Rita (voice)

Inside Comedy
TV

Inside Comedy

2012 · Self

The Early Show
TV

The Early Show

1999 · Self - Guest

The X-Files
TV

The X-Files

1993 · Lydia

Bette
TV

Bette

2000

NCIS
TV

NCIS

2003 · Penelope Langston

Will & Grace
TV

Will & Grace

1998 · Margot

Homicide: Life on the Street
TV

Homicide: Life on the Street

1993 · Rose Halligan

Damages
TV

Damages

2007 · Marilyn Tobin

The Magic School Bus
TV

The Magic School Bus

1994 · Ms. Frizzle (voice)

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968 · Regular Performer

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
TV

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969 · Self

The Music Scene
TV

The Music Scene

1969

The Flip Wilson Show
TV

The Flip Wilson Show

1970 · Self

The American Film Institute Salute to ...
TV

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

1973 · Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self

The Oscars
TV

The Oscars

1953 · Self

Cher
TV

Cher

1975 · Self - Guest

Saturday Night Live
TV

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Host

Malibu Country
TV

Malibu Country

2012 · Lillie Mae MacKenzie

Saturday Night Live
TV

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Host & Musical Guest

Grace and Frankie
TV

Grace and Frankie

2015 · Frankie Bergstein

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
TV

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

2015 · Self

The Late Late Show with James Corden
TV

The Late Late Show with James Corden

2015 · Self - Guest

The West Wing
TV

The West Wing

1999 · Deborah Fiderer

Eastbound & Down
TV

Eastbound & Down

2009 · Tammy Powers

The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019 · Self

Trailblazer Honors
TV

Trailblazer Honors

2014 · Self - Speaker

Web Therapy
TV

Web Therapy

2008 · Putsy Hodge

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 · Self - Guest

Web Therapy
TV

Web Therapy

2011 · Putsy Hodge

The Carol Burnett Show
TV

The Carol Burnett Show

1967 · Self - Guest / Various Characters

Saturday Night Live
TV

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Cameo (uncredited)

The Checkup with Dr. David Agus
TV

The Checkup with Dr. David Agus

2022 · Self

The Graham Norton Show
TV

The Graham Norton Show

2007 · Self

The Dick Cavett Show
TV

The Dick Cavett Show

1968 · Self - Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race
TV

RuPaul's Drag Race

2009 · Self - Guest Judge

The Mike Douglas Show
TV

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 · Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

The Mike Douglas Show
TV

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 · Self - Co-Host

Conversations with Coco
TV

Conversations with Coco

2017 · Self

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
TV

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014 · Self - Guest

Saturday Night Live
TV

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self

Golden Globe Awards
TV

Golden Globe Awards

1944 · Self

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
TV

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

2014 · Self

The Merv Griffin Show
TV

The Merv Griffin Show

1962 · Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003 · Self

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
TV

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

1994 · Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self - Guest

The Electric Company
TV

The Electric Company

1971 · Ernestine the Operator

Tony Awards
TV

Tony Awards

1956 · Self - Special Award Recipient

Tony Awards
TV

Tony Awards

1956 · Self - Performer / Winner

Tony Awards
TV

Tony Awards

1956 · Self - Presenter

Tony Awards
TV

Tony Awards

1956 · Self - Nominee / Presenter