Biography: Drew Carey was born on 5/23/58 in Cleveland, OH. Carey began working as a stand-up comedian and got his big break after appearing on the "Tonight Show". In 95 Carey starred in "The Drew Carey Show", and though poor ratings almost initially canceled the sitcom, huge success came during the second season when the show won a much wider audience. Recently, Carey also began hosting the hit improvisational comedy show "Whose Line is it Anyway?".
Filmography:
Hail Sid Caesar! The Golden Age of Comedy (2001)
Rock & Roll Back to School Special (2001)
New York Friars Club Roast of Hugh M. Hefner, The (2001)
Improv All Stars (2001)
Royal Rumble (2001)
Geppetto (2000)
Play It to the Bone (1999)
Big Tease, The (1999)
"Hollywood Squares" (1998)
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (1998)
Sex, Drugs, and Freedom of Choice (1998)
"Drew Carey Show, The" (1995)
Freaky Friday (1995)
"Good Life, The" (1994)
Coneheads (1993)
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Nominations and Awards
Golden Satellite Awards
1999
• Won, Golden Satellite Award
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical for The Drew Carey Show (1995)
1998
• Nominated, Golden Satellite Award
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical for The Drew Carey Show (1995)
People's Choice Awards, USA
2002
• Nominated, People's Choice Award
Favorite Male Television Performer
2001
• Won, People's Choice Award
Favorite Male Television Performer
2000
• Won, People's Choice Award
Favorite Male Television Performer
TV Guide Awards
1999
• Won, TV Guide Award
Editor's Choice
Biography: Drew Carey was born on 5/23/58 in Cleveland, OH. Carey began working as a stand-up comedian and got his big break after appearing on the "Tonight Show". In 95 Carey starred in "The Drew Carey Show", and though poor ratings almost initially canceled the sitcom, huge success came during the second season when the show won a much wider audience. Recently, Carey also began hosting the hit improvisational comedy show "Whose Line is it Anyway?".
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