American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer Lily Tomlin is famous for her role on the variety show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In from 1969 to 1973.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, she earned her high school education at Cass Technical High School. After completion in 1957, Tomlin proceed to Wayne State University.
She started her career as a stand-up comedian as well as performing off-Broadway during the 1960s.
Tomlin first appeared on television in 1965 on The Merv Griffin Show and a year later became a cast member on the short-lived third and final incarnation of The Garry Moore Show.
As a singer, Lily Tomlin has numerous songs to her credit including My Minnesota Home, Mr. Veedle, The Last Duet, Goodbye to My Mama, Hey Lady, The Marriage Counselor, I Always Kiss Buster, Lady Lady Open Up, Suzie Sorority, Alexander Graham Bell, Peeved, The Pageant, I.B.M., Joan Crawford, Awards Dinner, Suburbia Square Dance, and many more.