Dana Carvey
Acting Born Jun 2, 1955 Missoula, Montana, USA 104 credits
Biography
Dana Thomas Carvey is an American actor and stand-up comedian born on June 2, 1955, in Missoula, Montana. He is recognized for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for playing the role of Garth in the Wayne's World movies. As an actor in the film and television industry, Dana Carvey holds a total of eighty-nine known credits. His personal information and background are documented through his professional profile, which records his male gender and birth date.
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Career overview
Dana Thomas Carvey was born on June 2, 1955, in Missoula, Montana, United States. He is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Carvey is best known for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for playing the role of Garth in the Wayne's World movies.
As a male performer, Dana Carvey is recognized for his acting career, accumulating eighty-nine known credits. His work spans both television and film projects, establishing his presence as a notable figure in comedy and entertainment.
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Career timeline
LorneLornePlaying POTUS
SNL50: Beyond Saturday NightLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicDowney Wrote That
The White House Effect
Mulligan
Reunited Apart
Lights Out with David SpadeLights Out with David SpadeThe Secret Life of Pets 2
The Gong ShowSandy WexlerBecoming BondToo Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$The Secret Life of PetsGreat Minds with Dan HarmonFirst ImpressionsThe Comedy Club
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Late Show with James CordenHotel Transylvania 241 on 41
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon3 Still Standing
Rick and Morty@midnight with Chris HardwickNorm Macdonald LiveThe Birthday Boys
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Jack and Jill
ConanPresidential Reunion
The Tonight Show with Conan O'BrienThe Jay Leno Show
Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No LiesDana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies · WriterDana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies · Executive Producer
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
The Reichen ShowSaturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and FoundEarth to America
Real Time with Bill MaherJimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSaturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
The Master of DisguiseThe Master of Disguise · Writer
The Fairly OddParentsAdam Sandler Goes to Hell
Little NickyTV Funhouse · Creator
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary SpecialSaturday Night Live: ChristmasSaturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil HartmanSaturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
The ViewJust Shoot Me!
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Dana Carvey ShowThe Shot
Dana Carvey: Critics' ChoiceDana Carvey: Critics' Choice · WriterThe 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The UnexpectedFire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story
Trapped in ParadiseThe Road to WellvilleNirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!Clean Slate
Late Show with David LettermanLate Night with Conan O'BrienWayne's World 2
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Larry Sanders ShowWayne's WorldThe 15th Annual Young Comedians Show
Full Filmography
104 titles- Lorne (2026) as Self
- Lorne (2026) as Self (Uncredited)
- Playing POTUS (2026) as Self
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self
- Downey Wrote That (2025) as Self
- The White House Effect (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Mulligan (2023) as Sentator Cartwright LaMarr (voice)
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Cocaine Expert
- The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) as Pops (voice)
- The Gong Show (2017) as Self - Judge
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as Testimonial
- Becoming Bond (2017) as Johnny Carson
- Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017) as Self
- Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016) as Prince Borislav
- The Secret Life of Pets (2016) as Pops (voice)
- Great Minds with Dan Harmon (2016) as John F. Kennedy
- First Impressions (2016) as Himself - Expert-In-Residence
- The Comedy Club (2016) as Self
- Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60 (2016) as Himself
- Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60 (2016) Writer
- Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60 (2016) Executive Producer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self
- Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) as Dana (voice)
- 41 on 41 (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- 3 Still Standing (2014)
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Leonard Smith (voice)
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Norm Macdonald Live (2013) as Self
- The Birthday Boys (2013)
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- Jack and Jill (2011) as Scraggly Puppeteer
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Presidential Reunion (2010) as George H.W. Bush
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self
- Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies (2008) as Himself
- Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies (2008) Writer
- Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies (2008) Executive Producer
- Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) as Self
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005) as Self
- Earth to America (2005) as Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003) as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Master of Disguise (2002) as Pistachio Disguisey
- The Master of Disguise (2002) Writer
- The Fairly OddParents (2001) as Schnozmo (voice)
- Adam Sandler Goes to Hell (2001) as Self
- Little Nicky (2000) as Referee
- TV Funhouse (2000) Creator
- Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: Christmas (1999) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey (1999) as Massive Headwoound Harry
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) as Self / H. Ross Perot / Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Milos
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- The Dana Carvey Show (1996) as Various Characters
- The Shot (1996) as Dana Carvey
- Dana Carvey: Critics' Choice (1995) as Himself
- Dana Carvey: Critics' Choice (1995) Writer
- The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected (1995) as George H. W. Bush
- Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story (1995) as Himself
- Trapped in Paradise (1994) as Alvin Firpo
- The Road to Wellville (1994) as George Kellogg
- Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! (1994)
- Clean Slate (1994) as Maurice L. Pogue
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Wayne's World 2 (1993) as Garth Algar
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Dana Carvey
- Wayne's World (1992) as Garth Algar
- The 15th Annual Young Comedians Show (1992)
- Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special (1991) as Garth Algar
- Opportunity Knocks (1990) as Eddie
- Cranium Command (1989) as Right Ventricle (voice)
- Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) as Self
- Moving (1988) as Brad Williams
- Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) as Self
- Tough Guys (1986) as Richie Evans
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self - Host
- Blue Thunder (1984) as Clinton Wonderlove
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) as Mime Waiter
- Racing with the Moon (1984) as Baby Face
- Young Lust: A Soap Opera (1984) as Dwayne Bimster
- One of the Boys (1982) as Adam Shields
- Halloween II (1981) as Assistant
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self / Church Lady (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Hans (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as George Bush (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dana Carvey best known for?
Dana Carvey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lorne (2026), Lorne (2026), Lights Out with David Spade (2019), Lights Out with David Spade (2019).
When and where was Dana Carvey born?
Dana Carvey was born on June 2, 1955 in Missoula, Montana, USA.
How many credits does Dana Carvey have?
Dana Carvey has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Dana Carvey's background in cinema and television?
Dana Thomas Carvey is an American actor and stand-up comedian born on June 2, 1955, in Missoula, Montana. He is recognized for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for playing the role of Garth in the Wayne's World movies. As an actor in the film and television industry, Dana Carvey holds a total of eig...