Harvey Korman - Definition and Overview

Harvey Herschel Kormen (b. February 15, 1927) is a actor born in Chicago, Illinois. He has performed in television and movie productions in the U.S. since 1960. His first big break was being a featured performer on The Danny Kaye Show (1963-1967), but he is probably best remembered for his performances on The Carol Burnett Show (1967-1977) and in the comedy films of Mel Brooks.

His early television work included voice-over work on "Tom and Jerry" (1965) and "The Flintstones" (1965-1966). Recently he has done voice work for movies "The Flintstones" (1994) and (1998).

Korman has been nominated for six Emmy Awards, and won three (in 1969, 1972, and 1974). He was also nominated for four Golden Globes, winning in 1975.

Other selected television series

• Nutt House (1989) – Reginald Tarkington
• Leo And Liz In Beverly Hills (1986) – Leo Green
• Mama's Family (1983-1984) – Alistair Quince/Host
• The Tim Conway Show (1980) – Regular
• The Harvey Korman Show (1978) – Host

Selected filmography

• Jingle All the Way (1996) – President
• Radioland Murders (1994) – Jules Cogley
• Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) – Professor Balls
• Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) – Professor Balls
• History of the World, Part I (1981) – Count de Monnaie
• First Family (1980) – U.N. Ambassador Spender
• Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) – Captain Blythe
• High Anxiety (1977) – Dr. Charles Montague
• Blazing Saddles (1974) – Hedley Lamarr
• The Carol Burnett Show in London (1970) (TV) – (skits)

External links

• Harvey Korman (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0466327/) at the Internet Movie Database