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Lily Tomlin

PersonBorn Sep 1, 1939 (age 86)Detroit, Michigan, USA

American actress (born 1939)

Person Rank
May 19, 2026
#3,692
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 19, 2026
1.5
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Lily Tomlin

Mary Jean 'Lily' Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy and sketch comedy before transitioning to acting onstage and on-screen. Tomlin is best known for her breakout role on the variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1969 to 1973. She has won numerous awards including seven Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards. Tomlin's most notable role was in the Broadway show The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, which earned her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She continues to be a prominent and influential figure in the entertainment industry.

Rank#3,692
Buzz Score1.5
Details
Known ForActing
Birthday1939
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Daily update · May 19, 2026

Lily Tomlin ranks #3,692 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.5. Lily Tomlin peaked at #3,111 of all time (Jan 13 - Feb 11, 2020). Lily Tomlin ranks #2,571 over the past 365 days.

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Lily Tomlin

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 19, 2026

Overall popularity
#3,692
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
10.3
#3,111Overall rank
Jan 13 - Feb 11, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
2.2
#2,571Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Lily Tomlin Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Lily Tomlin Top TV Shows
Lily Tomlin's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 2009 – Present
10.4
2
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 – Present
6.7
3
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
5.9
4
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host & Musical Guest · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
5.9
5
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
5.9
6
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 2 ep · 1975 – Present
5.9
7
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Tammy (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.5
8
The X-Files
The X-Files
Lydia · 1 ep · 1993 – 2018
3.8
9
NCIS
NCIS
Penelope Langston · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
3.7
10
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Roberta Simmons · 6 ep · 2004 – 2012
2.6
11
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Roberta Simmons · 4 ep · 2004 – 2012
2.6
12
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Self · 1 ep · 1996 – Present
2.4
13
The West Wing
The West Wing
Deborah Fiderer · 34 ep · 1999 – 2006
2.1
14
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep · 2009 – Present
1.8
15
Frasier
Frasier
Rita (voice) · 1 ep · 1993 – 2004
1.6
16
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
1.5
17
Eastbound & Down
Eastbound & Down
Tammy Powers · 3 ep · 2009 – 2013
1.0
18
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Margot · 2 ep · 1998 – 2006
1.0
19
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Rose Halligan · 1 ep · 1993 – 1999
0.9
20
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
0.9
21
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 2 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.7
22
The View
The View
Self · 1 ep · 1997 – Present
0.7
23
The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters · 1 ep · 1967 – 1978
0.6
24
Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
Frankie Bergstein · 94 ep · 2015 – 2022
0.6
25
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
0.5
26
Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Kay Carter-Shepley · 46 ep · 1988 – 1998
0.4
27
Damages
Damages
Marilyn Tobin · 10 ep · 2007 – 2012
0.4
28
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Self · 1 ep · 2007 – Present
0.4
29
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 2015 – 2023
0.4
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