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In 1995 and 1996, Garry was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical for his work on the series The Larry Sanders Show.
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In 1988, Garry was nominated (along with Alan Zweibel) for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for his work on the episode of the series It's Garry Shandling's Show titled "No Baby, No Show".
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Garry is a personal friend of Dana Delany.
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In 1998, Garry was nominated (shared with Judd Apatow and John Markus) for a WGA Award (TV) Award in the category of Episodic Comedy for the episode "Ellen, Or Isn't She?" on his hit television series The Larry Sanders Show.
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In 1960, Garry's older brother Barry died of cystic fibrosis.
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In 1989, Garry was nominated for an ACE award in the category of Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on the television series It's Garry Shandling's Show.
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In 2002, Garry was portrayed by Stewart Francis in the made-for-tv movie Gilda Radner: It's Always Something.
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In 1999, Garry won (along with Dennis Klein) the BAFTA TV Award in the category of Best International (Programme or Series) for his work on the television series The Larry Sanders Show.
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In 2001, Garry was nominated for an American Comedy Award in the category of Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication for his hosting duties on The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
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In 2004, Garry was credited with 'thanks' in the credits of the film House of D.
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Garry stands at 5'10½" or 1.79 m.
