Dana Carvey’s age, financial status, wiki, family, biography, and recent updates.
Dana Carvey is a stand-up comic and performer from the United States of America. From 1986 to 2016, he was a regular on NBC’s late-night live television sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live and its 1993 follow-up film Wayne’s World 2.
Dana Carvey: Profile Overview
| Famous Name/Nickname: | Dana Carvey |
|---|---|
| Actual Name/Birth Name: | Dana Thomas Carvey |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 67 years old |
| Birth Date/Birthday: | 2 June 1955 |
| Birth Location: | Missoula, Montana, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | American |
| Height/How Tall: | 1.73 m |
| Weight: | 66 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Paula Zwagerman (m. 1983), Leah Carvey (m. 1979–1980) |
| Children: | Dex Carvey, Thomas Carvey |
| Is Dana Carvey Gay? (Name of Partner): | No |
| Does he have tattoos?: | No |
| Smoking: | No |
| Drinking: | Yes |
| Profession: | Actor, stand-up comic, mimic, screenwriter, and producer |
| Net Worth in 2022: | $24 million |
Dana Carvey: Early Years & Biography
Born on June 2, 1955, Dana Thomas Carvey is an American stand-up comedian. He entered the world in Missoula, Montana, as the second child of Billie Dahl. His father, Billie Dahl, worked as a school educator while his mother, Bud Carvey, was also a high school instructor. The stand-up comic has diverse roots, with English, Norwegian, German, and Swedish heritage. At the age of three, his family relocated to San Carlos, California. Here, they settled in the San Francisco Bay Area.
He attended Tierra Linda Junior High and later Carlmont High School in Belmont. While in high school, Dana became a participant in the Central Coast Section. Carvey went on to the College of San Mateo, where he earned a degree in broadcast communications at San Francisco State University.
Dana Carvey: Age, Height, Weight & Body Metrics
Dana Carvey is 67 years old as of 2022, having been born on June 2, 1955. He stands at a height of 1.73 m and weighs approximately 66 kg.
Dana Carvey: Personal Life, Relationships, Spouse, Children
What is known is that Dana is a married individual. He first wed Leah Carvey in 1979 for one year until their separation in 1980. He subsequently remarried Paula Zwaggerman in 1983. He is a proud father to two sons, Dex and Thomas.
Dana Carvey: Career, Accolades & Nominations
He transitioned into stand-up comedy after completing his education at San Francisco University. Although his initial television appearances showed potential, they did not yield the success he anticipated, leading him to concentrate on comedy. He played a college student welcoming his grandfather to stay with him and his roommate after retirement in the sitcom One of The Boys.
He played the role of the straight man to the grandfather in the film, portrayed by Mickey Rooney. In this movie, Meg Ryan played his girlfriend, and Nathan Lane was his roommate. The series was ultimately canceled after only eight months on air.
He secured another role in This Is Spinal Tap, where he acted alongside Billy Crystal. In 1985, Dana appeared in a music video for “Lucky,” performed by Greg Kihn. His breakthrough role occurred the following year when he co-starred in Tough Guys alongside Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas. Comedy Central ranks him as number 90 among the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time. His major contributions include the Saturday Night Live show and Wayne’s World skits.
He also excelled in impersonation, embodying the personas of notable figures such as Ross Perot and President George Bush. In 1993, he received a Primetime Emmy Award. He has also won the MTV Movie & TV Awards and triumphed three times at the American Comedy Awards, USA, and once at the MTV Movie + TV Awards. He has received up to 12 nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards, MTV Movie + TV Awards, and one for ‘The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards.
Dana Carvey: Net Worth in 2022
As of 2022, his estimated wealth stands at $24 million.
