Garry Emmanuel Shandling was born on the 29th November 1949, in Chicago, Illinois USA, and was a stand-up comedian, writer, director and producer, probably best recognized for his work on such TV series as “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” (1986-1990), and “The Larry Sanders Show” (1992-1998). He was also an actor, who appeared in over 20 TV and film titles. His career was active from 1975 to 2016, when he passed away..
So, have you ever wondered how rich Garry Shandling was? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the total size of Garry’s net worth was over $17 million, accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry.
Garry Shandling Net Worth $17 Million
Garry Shandling was raised in a Jewish family by his father, Irving Shandling, a print shop owner, and his mother, Muriel Estelle, who worked as a pet store proprietor; he had a brother who passed away from cystic fibrosis when Garry was 10 years old. He attended Palo Verde High School, and upon matriculation, he enrolled at the University of Arizona, majoring in Electrical Engineering, but graduating in Marketing. Later, he finished his postgraduate studies in Creative Writing. Afterwards, he moved to Los Angeles, California, and began to work at an advertising company. Parallel with that, he continued with creative writing, and in no time he sold the scripts for the TV sitcoms – “Sanford And Son”, and “Welcome Back, Kotter”, so his professional writing career began, and his net worth was well established.
Soon after, Garry became a stand-up comedian, and he made his debut in 1978, when he performed at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. As he wasn’t paid enough, he was forced to quit performing, until he was spotted in 1981 by a talent scout from the TV series “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. From then, he began to appear in the show as a guest, increasing his net worth by a large margin.
In no time, his life completely changed, as in 1984 he created his own show called “Garry Shandling: Alone In Vegas”, which was aired on Showtime. Two years later, he created “The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special”, and in 1991 “Garry Shandling: Stand-Up”, all of which added a lot to the size of his net worth.
Soon after, Garry and co-writer Alan Zweibel created the TV series “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show”, which accomplished major success and enabled him to expand his net worth further. The show lasted until 1990, and during that time, it was nominated four times for Emmy Awards, and won an award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy from the Television Critics Association, while Garry won an American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Performance in a Series, and two awards for Best Comedy Series.
Two years after that, he created another show entitled “The Larry Sanders Show”, which eventually had 56 nominations for Emmy Award, and three wins, while Garry had 18 nominations for Emmy Awards as well, and he won one for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series. Thus, the show entered the “Time” magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Shows of All Time, contributing to his net worth too.
Apart from his successful career as a stand-up comedian, Garry was also known as an actor, making his debut appearance in the 1990 film “Mother Goose Rock ‘n’ Rhyme”, after which he featured in a number of TV and film titles, including “Love Affair” (1994), “Zulender” (2001), “Iron Man 2”, and most recently “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014), all of which added to his net worth.
Regarding his personal life, Garry Shandling never married, although he was in a relationship with actress and model Linda Doucett (1987-1994). He passed away from heart attack at the age of 66, on the 24th March 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, British Academy Television International Award
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
Movies
Iron Man 2, Over the Hedge, The Jungle Book, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, What Planet Are You From?, Hurlyburly, Trust the Man, Town & Country, Dr. Dolittle, Love Affair, Mixed Nuts, Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme, Hammy's Boomerang Adventure, Chef
TV Shows
The Larry Sanders Show, It's Garry Shandling's Show, Television Parts
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Trademark
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Jokes about his hard to manage hair (in his stand-up comedy and television series).
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I once made love for an hour and fifteen minutes, but it was the night the clocks are set ahead.
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Women need to know that not all guys are going to hurt them the way that the guy did before they started dating me. I know guys I wouldn't go out with.
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In his last appearance on TV in a episode of Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars getting Coffee"they talk almost exclusively about death and dying and what Mr. Shandling wanted at his funeral titled "It great that Garry Shandling is still alive." 20 January 2016. Three month later he was dead of a heart attack.
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He was born to a Jewish family (from Skuodas, Lithuania and Odessa, Ukraine on his father's side, and from Austria, Romania, and Poland on his mother's side).
Older brother Barry died of cystic fibrosis in 1960.
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Grew up in Tucson, Arizona. He attended Palo Verde High School and the University of Arizona. He initially majored in electrical engineering, but graduated with a degree in marketing. He studied creative writing for a year as a grad student.
Turned down an offer from NBC to take over "Late Night With..." after David Letterman left for CBS, because he was launching The Larry Sanders Show (1992).
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Wrote for television early in his career on such shows as Sanford and Son (1972) and Welcome Back, Kotter (1975). An automobile accident left him in critical condition. It was during recovery that he decided to get into stand-up comedy.
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Sued former manager Brad Grey, dispute is over talents that Grey met through their business association.
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Lived with sometimes co-star, Linda Doucett from 1987-1994. When they broke up, she filed charges against him for sex discrimination and sexual harassment.
TV Series created by - 89 episodes, 1992 - 1998 written by - 19 episodes, 1992 - 1998 story by - 11 episodes, 1992 - 1998 teleplay by - 2 episodes, 1993 - 1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1996
TV Series additional material - 1 episode
Garry Shandling: Stand-Up
1991
TV Movie
It's Garry Shandling's Show.
TV Series created by - 71 episodes, 1986 - 1990 written by - 17 episodes, 1986 - 1990
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special
1986
TV Movie written by
Comic Relief
1986/I
TV Special
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1986
Video written by - segment "Miss Maryland"
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1984
TV Movie written by
The Harvey Korman Show
1978
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Welcome Back, Kotter
1976
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Sanford and Son
1975-1976
TV Series written by - 4 episodes
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Jungle Book
2016
Ikki (voice)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2014
Senator Stern
The Dictator
2012
Inspector (uncredited)
Iron Man 2
2010
Senator Stern
Hammy's Boomerang Adventure
2006
Video short
Verne (voice)
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2006
TV Series
Captain Pat Lewellen
Over the Hedge
2006
Verne (voice)
Trust the Man
2005
Dr. Beekman
Run Ronnie Run
2002
Garry Shandling
Zoolander
2001
Garry Shandling
Town & Country
2001
Griffin
The X-Files
2000
TV Series
Fox Mulder Garry Shandling
What Planet Are You From?
2000
Harold Anderson
Hurlyburly
1998
Artie
Doctor Dolittle
1998
Male Pigeon (voice)
The Larry Sanders Show
1992-1998
TV Series
Larry Sanders
Caroline in the City
1998
TV Series
Steve
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1996
TV Series
Garry
Mixed Nuts
1994
Stanley
Love Affair
1994
Kip DeMay
The Night We Never Met
1993
Mr. Vertisey (uncredited)
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
TV Series
Garry Shandling
It's Garry Shandling's Show.
1986-1990
TV Series
Garry Shandling
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990
TV Movie
Jack (of Jack and Jill)
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special
1986
TV Movie
Garry Shandling
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1982-1988
TV Series
Hmself - Comedian
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Garry Shandling: Stand-Up
1991
TV Movie executive producer
It's Garry Shandling's Show.
1987-1990
TV Series executive producer - 55 episodes
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special
1986
TV Movie executive producer
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1984
TV Movie producer
The Making of 'The Larry Sanders Show'
2007
Video documentary executive producer
What Planet Are You From?
2000
producer
The Larry Sanders Show
1992-1998
TV Series executive producer - 89 episodes
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
It's Garry Shandling's Show.
1987-1988
TV Series performer - 4 episodes
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Larry Sanders Show
1998
TV Series 3 episodes
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Jungle Book
2016
in memory of our friend
The Brothers Grimsby
2016
special thanks
Louis C.K.: Live at the Comedy Store
2015
TV Special thanks
Funny People
2009
thanks
House of D
2004
thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Time Presents: Milestones 2016 - A Tribute to the Stars We've Lost
2016
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Dying Laughing
2016
Documentary
Himself
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2016
TV Series
Himself
Manny Pacquiao Becomes a Professional Wrestler
2015
Short
Himself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2007-2015
TV Series
Himself - Guest
How to Make a Man
2014
TV Special documentary
Himself
The Doctors
2013
TV Series
Himself
American Masters
2007-2012
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992-2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Inside Comedy
2012
TV Series
Himself
Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
2012
Documentary short
Himself
Talk Nerdy to Me
2011
TV Movie
Himself
The American Cinematheque Tribute to Robert Downey Jr
2011
TV Movie
Himself
Imagine
2011
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Brain Storm
2011
Short
Himself
America in Primetime
2011
TV Series documentary
Himself - Co-Creator, The Larry Sanders Show
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
2011
TV Series
Himself
The 2011 Comedy Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself
Garry Lectures at USC
2010
Video documentary
Himself
Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of 'Iron Man 2'
2010
Video documentary
Himself
Tavis Smiley
2009-2010
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
2010
Documentary
Himself
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Live with Kelly and Michael
1992-2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Real Time with Bill Maher
2007-2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
1994-2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!
2009
TV Movie
Himself
Larry King Live
2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
11th Annual the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: George Carlin
2008
TV Movie
Himself
Stand Up to Cancer
2008
TV Movie
Himself
Secret Talents of the Stars
2008
TV Series
Himself - Standup Coach
New Heroes of Comedy
2008
TV Series documentary
Himself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
2007
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Daily Show
2000-2007
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Making of 'The Larry Sanders Show'
2007
Video documentary
Himself
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
2007
TV Movie
Himself
Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg
2007
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Ricky Gervais Meets... Garry Shandling
2006
TV Special
Himself
Meet the Cast of 'Over the Hedge'
2006
Video documentary short
Himself
'T4' Goes 'Over the Hedge'
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
HBO First Look
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
Special Thanks to Roy London
2005
Documentary
Himself
The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2005
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
2004
TV Special
Garry Shandling - Interviewee
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
2004
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself - Host
Catalina View
2004
Short
Himself
Intimate Portrait
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
2003
TV Special
Himself - Co-Host
Comedian
2002
Documentary
Himself
The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
My Adventures in Television
2002
TV Series
Himself
Dennis Miller Live
1994-2002
TV Series
Himself
Shandling Talks... No Flipping!
2002
Video short
Himself
Dinner for Five
2001
TV Series
Himself - Special Guest
The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards
2001
Himself
The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
2000
TV Special
Himself - Host
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards
2000
TV Special
Himself - Discussing Warren Beatty: Pre-Recorded (uncredited)
Charlie Rose
1998-2000
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Influences: From Yesterday to Today
1999
TV Movie
Himself
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1998
TV Special
Himself - Co-Winner: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, Nominated: Outstanding Comedy Series / Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Presenter: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special
The Roseanne Show
1998
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996-1998
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Jerry Seinfeld: 'I'm Telling You for the Last Time'
1998
TV Special documentary
Himself ('The Funeral' sequence)
The 1998 Annual ShoWest Awards
1998
TV Special
Himself
4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
1998
TV Special
Himself
Hollywood Salutes Arnold Schwarzenegger: An American Cinematheque Tribute
1998
TV Special
Himself - Host
The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1997
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series / Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series / Outstanding Comedy Series and Presenter
Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television
1996
TV Special documentary
Himself
The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1996
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series / Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series & Presenter: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
The 17th Annual CableACE Awards
1995
TV Special
Himself
The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1995
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Comedy Series / Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series / Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Who Makes You Laugh?
1995
TV Special
Himself
A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman
1995
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
1995
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Best Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy / Musical
1995 Young Comedians Special
1995
TV Special
Himself - Host
CBS This Morning
1994
TV Series
Himself
The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1994
TV Special
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Nominated: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series & Outstanding Comedy Series
The 36th Annual Grammy Awards
1994
TV Special
Himself - Host
The 16th Annual CableACE Awards
1994
TV Special
Himself - Winner
Comic Relief VI
1994
TV Special documentary
Himself
The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself - Nominee / Presenter
Late Night with David Letterman
1983-1993
TV Series
Himself - Guest / Himself
Bob Hope: The First 90 Years
1993
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 35th Annual Grammy Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself - Host
The 14th Annual CableACE Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself
Comic Relief V
1992
TV Special
Himself
The Comedy Store's 20th Birthday
1992
TV Movie
Himself
The Howard Stern Interview
1992
TV Series
Himself
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
TV Series
Himself
The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1992
TV Special
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in Comedy Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1981-1992
TV Series
Himself - Guest Host / Himself - Guest / Herself - Guest Host / ...
The Chuck Woolery Show
1991
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Garry Shandling: Stand-Up
1991
TV Movie
Himself
The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself - Host
The 12th Annual CableACE Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Best Comedy Series
The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself - Host
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
Comic Relief III
1989
TV Special documentary
Himself
The 10th Annual National CableACE Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself
The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series / Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series / Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series & Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series
The 9th Annual CableACE Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself
The I'm Exhausted Concert
1988
TV Movie
Himself
The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1987
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
Saturday Night Live
1987
TV Series
Himself - Host / Various
Eighth Annual Awards for Cable Excellence
1987
TV Special
Himself
The 8th Annual Cable ACE Awards
1987
TV Special
Himself
Comic Relief
1986/I
TV Special
Himself
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
1986
Video
Himself - Player
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1985
TV Movie
Himself
Michael Nesmith in Television Parts
1985
TV Series
Himself (1985)
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
1984
TV Movie
Himself
Solid Gold
1982
TV Series
Himself
Rock Concert
1979
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entertainment Weekly Presents: '80s TV Stars - Where Are They Now?
2016
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards
2016
TV Special
Himself - In Memoriam
The Eighties
2016
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Media Buzz
2016
TV Series
Himself
Entertainment Tonight
2016
TV Series
Himself
Extra
2016
TV Series
Himself
Conan
2016
TV Series
Himself - Tribute
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2011
TV Series
Himself - FunnyOrDie Tribute to Robert Downey, Jr.