Date of Birth: February 26, 1935
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Jane Wagner is an acclaimed American writer, director, and comedian, best known for her collaborations with Lily Tomlin. Born on February 26, 1935, in Morristown, Tennessee, Wagner has made significant contributions to American comedy and theater. Her career took off in the late 1960s when she began writing for television series like “Laugh-In.” However, she is perhaps most famous for writing “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,” a one-woman show starring Lily Tomlin, which won her a Tony Award and was later adapted into a film. Wagner’s sharp wit and insightful observations have made her a beloved figure in the world of comedy and beyond. Over her career, she has won multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. She is also a strong advocate for LGBT rights and has been openly in a relationship with Lily Tomlin since 1971. The couple married in 2013.
5 Interesting Facts about Jane Wagner
1. Jane Wagner has won multiple Emmy Awards for her television writing.
2. She met her long-time partner, Lily Tomlin, in 1971 and they have been together ever since.
3. Wagner wrote and directed the critically acclaimed one-woman show “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.”
4. She has been awarded a Tony Award for her work in theater.
5. Jane Wagner and Lily Tomlin married on December 31, 2013.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jane Wagner
1. “Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it.”
2. “I personally think we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain.”
3. “The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.”
4. “What is reality, anyway? Just a collective hunch.”
5. “No matter how cynical you become, it’s never enough to keep up.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jane Wagner’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Jane Wagner does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jane Wagner on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0905921/
2. [Jane Wagner’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/writer/jane-wagner
3. [Jane Wagner’s Awards on the Emmy’s official website](https://www.emmys.com/bios/jane-wagner
