Garry Emmanuel Shandling was an American standup comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work in Its Garry Shandlings Show and The Larry Sanders Show.
Garry Emmanuel Shandling was born on November 29, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to a Jewish family. He was one of three sons of Muriel Estelle , a pet store proprietor, and Irving Shandling, a print shop owner.
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