Born Name:  Dana Thomas Carvey

Born Date:  June 2, 1955

Born Place:  Missoula, Montana

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Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, screenwriter, producer

Brief Biography:  Dana Carvey is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and impressionist best known for his seven-season tenure on Saturday Night Live (1986–1993) and for starring as Garth Algar in the Wayne's World film series.

Early Life and Education:
Education: Earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast communications from San Francisco State University.
Family: Brother to Brad Carvey, who designed the "Video Toaster" and inspired the character Garth Algar.

Career Highlights:
Early Comedy: Won the San Francisco Open Stand-Up Comedy Competition in 1977.
SNL Stardom (1986–1993): Became a major star on Saturday Night Live, creating iconic characters including the [Church Lady], [Garth Algar], and [Grumpy Old Man].
Impersonations: Known for acclaimed impressions of George H.W. Bush, Ross Perot, Johnny Carson, and Bill Clinton.
Wayne's World (1992): Reprised his SNL role alongside Mike Myers in the massive hit Wayne's World and its sequel in 1993.
Post-SNL: Starred in his own short-lived sketch show, The Dana Carvey Show (1996).
Film & TV: Appeared in movies like Tough Guys (1986), Opportunity Knocks (1990), and The Master of Disguise (2002).
Recent Work: Released the Netflix special Straight White Male, 60 (2016) and voices "Pops" in The Secret Life of Pets franchise.