Lily Tomlin Biography: Net Worth, Spouse, Age, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Awards, Books

Mary Jean Tomlin, professionally known as Lily Tomlin, is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and singer whose career has spanned more than six decades.

Lily Tomlin rose to prominence on the sketch comedy program Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In during the late 1960s and became one of the most influential comedians of her generation.

She is celebrated for iconic characters such as Ernestine and Edith Ann, as well as acclaimed performances in films including Nashville, 9 to 5, and All of Me.

Lily Tomlin
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mary Jean Tomlin
Stage Name:	Lily Tomlin
Born:	September 1, 1939 (age 86 years old)
Place of Birth:	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American (English and Southern American ancestry)
Height:	1.73 m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Guy Tomlin and Lillie Mae Ford Tomlin
Siblings:	Richard Tomlin
Spouse:	Jane Wagner
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actress, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Singer
Net Worth:	$20 Million

Early Life and Education

Mary Jean Tomlin was born on September 1, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. She was raised by Guy Tomlin and Lillie Mae Ford Tomlin, who had relocated from Kentucky to Detroit during the Great Depression. Mary Jean Tomlin grew up alongside her younger brother, Richard Tomlin.

She is of White American ethnicity with English ancestry and follows Christianity, one of the most widely practiced religions in the United States.

Mary Jean Tomlin attended Cass Technical High School in Detroit before enrolling at Wayne State University.

Initially studying biology with plans to pursue a medical career, she later discovered a passion for theater and comedy, which led her to shift her focus toward performing arts and entertainment.

Career

Mary Jean Tomlin began her entertainment career performing stand-up comedy in Detroit and New York City during the 1960s.

Her breakthrough came in 1969 when she joined Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, where her unique comedic characters quickly made her a household name.

She went on to star in successful films including Nashville (1975), 9 to 5 (1980), The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981), All of Me (1984), and Flirting with Disaster (1996).

Lily Tomlin also built a distinguished stage career through one-woman shows and Broadway productions. In later years, she gained a new generation of fans through Grace and Frankie, co-starring with Jane Fonda.

Her work as an actress, producer, writer, and comedian has made her one of the most respected figures in American entertainment.

Awards and Nominations

• 7 Primetime Emmy Awards
• Grammy Award Winner
• Tony Award Winner
• Kennedy Center Honor Recipient
• Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
• Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
• Academy Award Nomination for Nashville
• Multiple Golden Globe Award nominations and wins

Social Media

Mary Jean Tomlin does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Mary Jean Tomlin, 86 years old, is married to writer, director, and producer Jane Wagner. The couple began their relationship in 1971 and married in 2013 after same-sex marriage became legal in California.

Mary Jean Tomlin and Jane Wagner have no children and have maintained one of the longest-lasting partnerships in the entertainment industry.

Known for her wit, intelligence, and advocacy for social causes, Mary Jean Tomlin has remained active in film, television, and theater while enjoying a private life with her spouse, standing at a height of 1.73 m.

Net Worth

Mary Jean Tomlin has an estimated net worth of approximately $20 million USD. Her wealth comes primarily from acting, comedy performances, television productions, film roles, Broadway appearances, voice acting, writing, producing, and royalties generated from decades of successful work in the entertainment industry.

Continued earnings from syndicated television programs, streaming projects, and public appearances have helped maintain her financial success.

Filmography

Films

• Nashville (1975)
• 9 to 5 (1980)
• The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)
• All of Me (1984)
• Big Business (1988)
• Flirting with Disaster (1996)
• Tea with Mussolini (1999)
• I Heart Huckabees (2004)
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

Television

• Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In
• The Magic School Bus
• Murphy Brown
• Desperate Housewives
• Damages
• Grace and Frankie

Albums

• This Is a Recording
• Modern Scream
• And That’s the Truth