Underwent open-heart surgery for a blocked artery in 1997 but had the wrong artery operated on. Later sued for medical malpractice and was awarded an amount less than $1 million. He's had to undergo five operations in total to correct his heart problem.

Celebrity impersonations include John McLaughlin, Charles Grodin, 'Woody Allen' and Johnny Carson.

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 98-99. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387

Dana`s brother Brad is an engineer and a pioneer in the video production field. He developed "Video Toaster", an inexpensive setup for Hollywood quality video making. The character "Garth" from Wayne`s World (1992) is based on Dana`s brother.

Living in Southern California with wife Paula, he fills his house with grown-up toys, likes to shoot baskets and play guitar and drums.

Is a fan of the band The Village People.

Appeared on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (1999/I) in 2000 and won $32,000 for his charity.

Holds the record for having said "Live from New York, it`s Saturday Night!" most often.

Attended Carlmont High School in Belmont, CA.

David Letterman publicly suggested Carvey as his replacement on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) after he left for CBS.

His older brother Mark Carvey was his assistant on Wayne`s World 2 (1993).

From the same hometown as David Lynch.

Also a very talented drummer

Dana is of Irish and Italian heritage, his mother`s family is from Dublin and his father`s family is from Rome.

Underwent open-heart surgery for a blocked artery in 1997 but had the wrong artery operated on. Later sued for medical malpractice and was awarded 7.5 million dollars. He`s had to undergo five operations in total to correct his heart problem.

Formerly worked as a busboy at a Holiday Inn.

Impersonations include George Bush, Jimmy Carter, Ross Perot, and Walter Mondale on "Saturday Night Live" (1975).

Has two sons, Dex and Thomas.

Brother of Brad Carvey.

Celebrity impersonations include John McLaughlin, Charles Grodin, Woody Allen, and Johnny Carson.

Spouse: Paula Zwagerman (8 January 1983 - present) 2 children Leah (? - ?) (divorced)