Emmy-Award Winning Comedian Dana Carvey Has Maintained An Illustrious Career. Carvey Was Born In Missoula, Mt. While A Student At San Francisco State University, He Won The San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition. After His Graduation (with A Degree In Communication Arts), He Played At Numerous Clubs In The Bay Area And Then Moved To Los Angeles In 1981 To Pursue His Career.