Harvey Korman
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harvey Herschel Korman, professionally known as Harvey Korman (b. February 15, 1927) is an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois. He has performed in television and movie productions in the U.S. since 1960. His first big break was being a featured performer on The Danny Kaye Show (1963-1967), but he is probably best remembered for his performances on The Carol Burnett Show (1967-1978) and in the comedy films of Mel Brooks, most notably Blazing Saddles (1974).
His early television work included voice-over work on Tom and Jerry (1965) and as the Great Gazoo on The Flintstones (1965-1966). Recently he has done voice work for the live-action version of The Flintstones (1994) as well as the animated The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998).
Korman has been nominated for six Emmy Awards, and won four (in 1969, 1971 (for Outstanding Achievement By a Performer in Music or Variety), 1972, and 1974). He was also nominated for four Golden Globes, winning in 1975. He was previously married to Donna Ehlert (1960-1977) and they had two children together; Chris and Maria Korman. He is currently married to Deborah Korman (1982-present) and they have 2 daughters together; Katherine and Laura Korman.
[edit] Other selected television series
- The Harvey Korman Show (1978) – Host
- The Tim Conway Show (1980) – Regular
- Mama's Family (1983-1984) – Alistair Quince/Host
- Leo And Liz In Beverly Hills (1986) – Leo Green
- Nutt House (1989) – Reginald Tarkington
[edit] Selected filmography
- The Carol Burnett Show in London (1970) (TV) – (skits)
- Blazing Saddles (1974) – Hedley Lamarr
- High Anxiety (1977) – Dr. Charles Montague
- The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) – Chef Gormaanda, Krelman, and Toy Video Instructor
- Americathon (1979) – Monty Rushmore
- Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) – Captain Blythe
- First Family (1980) – U.N. Ambassador Spender
- History of the World, Part I (1981) – Count de Monet
- Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) – Professor Balls
- Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) – Professor Balls
- Radioland Murders (1994) – Jules Cogley
- Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) – Dr. Jack Seward
- Jingle All the Way (1996) – President
