Harvey Korman

Infobox Comedian
name = Harvey Korman


image_size = 250px
caption = Korman in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy "Blazing Saddles"
birth_date = birth date|1927|2|15
birth_name = Harvey Herschel Korman
birth_place= Chicago, Illinois
death_date = death date and age|2008|5|29|1927|2|15
death_place = Los Angeles, California
spouse = Donna Ehlert (1960–1977)
Deborah Korman (1982–2008)
active = 1961 - 2001
emmyawards =
* Special Classification Achievements - Individuals (Variety Performances)
1969 "The Carol Burnett Show"

* Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals
1971 "The Carol Burnett Show"

* Outstanding Achievement by a Performer in Music or Variety
1972 "The Carol Burnett Show"

* Best Supporting Actor in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music
1974 "The Carol Burnett Show"
goldenglobeawards = Best Supporting Actor - Television
1975 "The Carol Burnett Show"

Harvey Herschel Korman (February 15, 1927 – May 29, 2008) was an American comedic actor who performed in television and movie productions beginning in 1960. His big break was being a featured performer on "The Danny Kaye Show", but he was probably best remembered for his performances on the sketch comedy series "The Carol Burnett Show" and in the comedy films of Mel Brooks, most notably as Hedley Lamarr in "Blazing Saddles".

Biography

Life and career

Korman was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ellen (née Belcher) and Cyril Raymond Korman, who was a salesman. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/62/Harvey-Korman.html Harvey Korman Biography (1927-2008) ] ] cite news|last=|first=|coauthors=|title=Harvey Korman|pages=|publisher=Telegraph|date=2008-06-03|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/2071350/Harvey-Korman.html|accessdate=2008-06-03] He was Jewish. [ [http://www.jewish-theatre.com/visitor/article_display.aspx?articleID=469 All About Jewish Theatre] ]

Korman served in the United States Navy during World War II. [cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-05-29-korman-obit_N.htm?csp=34 |title=Carol Burnett Show' veteran Harvey Korman dies at 81 | date=2008-05-29 |publisher=USA Today | author=Jim Cheng |accessdate=2008-05-29] After being discharged, he studied at the Goodman School of Drama. [cite web |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2008/05/29/carol_burnett_star_harvey_korman_dies_at_81/?page=2 |title=Carol Burnett' star Harvey Korman dies at 81 | date=2008-05-29 |publisher=Boston Globe | author=Bob Thomas |accessdate=2008-05-29]

His early television work included voice-over work on "Tom and Jerry" and as the Great Gazoo on "The Flintstones". He did voice work for the live-action movie "The Flintstones" as well as the animated '. He also starred in the short-lived Mel Brooks TV series "The Nutt House". He also starred as the zany Dr. Steward in the film '.

Korman was nominated for six Emmy Awards for his work on "The Carol Burnett Show", and won four times (in 1969, 1971 [for Outstanding Achievement by a performer in music or variety] , 1972, and 1974). He was also nominated for four Golden Globes for the series, winning in 1975.

He later toured the country with fellow Carol Burnett Show alumnus Tim Conway, reprising skits from the show as well as new material. [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/30/arts/television/30korman.html? | New York Times ]

Korman died on May 29, 2008, at UCLA Medical Center as the result of complications from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm he had suffered four months previously. [ [http://www.knbc.com/entertainment/16430024/detail.html Actor Comedian Harvey Korman Dead At 81] ] [ [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080529/ap_on_en_tv/obit_korman 'Carol Burnett' star Harvey Korman dies at 81 (similar to the above)] ]

His interment was located in Santa Monica's Woodlawn Cemetery.

Personal life

He was married to Donna Ehlert from 1960 to 1977, and they had two children together: Chris and Maria Korman. He married Deborah (née Fritz) in 1982 and was married to her until his death. They had two daughters together, Kate and Laura Korman.

Other selected television series

*"The Flintstones" (1965-1966) — The Great Gazoo (voice)
*"The Harvey Korman Show" (1978) — Eponymous lead
*"The Tim Conway Show" (1980) — Regular
*"Mama's Family" (1983–1984) (spin-off of The Family sketches, from "The Carol Burnett Show") — Alistair Quince/Host; Ed Higgins/Eunice's husband
*"Leo And Liz In Beverly Hills" (1986) — Leo Green
*"Nutt House" (1989) — Reginald Tarkington
*"The Muppet Show", Season One - Himself

Filmography

*"Blazing Saddles" (1974) — Hedley Lamarr
*"Huckleberry Finn" (1974) — The King of France
*"The Pink Panther Strikes Again" (1976) (deleted scene) Professor Balls
*"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
*"The Longshot" (1986)
*"Munchies" (1987) — Cecil Watterman, Simon Watterman
*"Radioland Murders" (1994)
*"" (1995) — Dr. Jack Seward
*"" (2006) (DVD) — in various skits

References

External links

* [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/30/arts/television/30korman.html?ref=movies Harvey Korman, Actor in 'Burnett Show', Dies at 81]
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Persondata
NAME= Korman, Harvey
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Korman, Harvey Herschel
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Comedian, actor
DATE OF BIRTH= February 15, 1927
PLACE OF BIRTH= Chicago, Illinois
DATE OF DEATH= May 29, 2008
PLACE OF DEATH= Los Angeles, California