Dana Carvey

Dana Carvey

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayJun 2, 1955
BiographyDana 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).

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Known For

Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

as Dana Carvey
Blue Thunder
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Blue Thunder

as Clinton 'JAFO' Wonderlove
First Impressions
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First Impressions

as Expert in Residence
Mulligan
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Mulligan

as Senator Cartwright LaMarr
One of the Boys
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One of the Boys

as Adam Shields
The Dana Carvey Show
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The Dana Carvey Show

as Various Characters

Part of Crew

First Impressions
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First Impressions

as Executive Producer
The Dana Carvey Show
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The Dana Carvey Show

as Creator

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