She has rapped with Childish Gambino. He was an actor and writer, known for The Jerk (1979), History of the World: Part I (1981) and Caddyshack II (1988). Imagine how much happier the world would be. SH, Horgan has gone from portraying young drinking, shagging women (Pulling), to dysfunctional grown-up relationships (Catastrophe) to motherhood (Motherland) and has nailed them all. Haddish has since gone on to be the first black female host of Saturday Night Live, and written a book, The Last Black Unicorn, about her difficult childhood and taking up comedy as an alternative to therapy. Robert Pickering Burnham is an American actor, director, writer and producer. In 2011 she was paid $6m to write Bossypants, opening the floodgates for dozens of essay collections by female comedians. Dropped out of Temple University. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States. HJD, While Coels statuesque skills have been lent to more serious thespian pursuits recently (2018s Black Earth Rising), her self-penned series Chewing Gum was a landmark. His most straightforwardly comic role to date is as Moss the uber-geeky IT technician in The IT Crowd. His father, Jonathan Harshman Winters II, was a banker who became an alcoholic after being crushed in the Great Depression. Other comedians might take the time to state and reinforce a premise before launching into their punchlines, but not Bamford. Redd Foxx began doing stand-up comedy on the infamous "Chitlin' Circuit" in the 1940s and 1950s. Acaster feels like an utterly uncompromised act: his shows can be elaborate metaphors and his stage presence has a sort of Dylan-ish prickliness on TV panel shows hes the grit that cuts through the chumminess. And his voice is among the most distinctive in comedy: barbed but romantic, blunt but lyrical, fiercely protective of humanitys fragile flame as the chill winds of soulless modernity billow around it. His parents Lenny Bruce was born Leonard Alfred Schneider on October 13, 1925, in Mineola, Long Island, New York. She releases a movie (I Feel Pretty) and has to defend herself against leftwing trolls who form a consensus about its message based purely on its trailer. His film work has lurched from critically celebrated highbrow comedy (24 Hour Party People, A Cock and Bull Story) to hugely underrated would-be blockbusters (Hamlet 2, Around the World in 80 Days). SH, When he played the O2 in London in 2013, on the back of the cult success of his autobiographical sitcom Louie, Louis CK was greeted as the worlds best standup: a philosopher with great jokes, and a pitiless chronicler of the foibles of the midlife male. William Henry Cosby, Jr. was born on July 12, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Anna Pearl (Hite), a maid and William Henry Cosby, Sr., a U.S. Navy sailor. His specials, Brian Regan: On The Rocks, and Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers, are streaming on Netflix along with his Netflix series, Stand Up And Away! But in addition, Steve Coogan has starred in three series of The Trip, seamlessly blending travelogue, impression show and gloomy indie drama into a brave new form all of its own. His most recent, Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999, is his best, and most personal, about a break-up that had a surprise showbiz angle. Having started the millennium hosting trashy C4 show Popworld, a flit to standup recast this celebrity irritant as one of our most intense, and most fretful, comedians. BL, Ranganathan was on the brink of quitting comedy when he won the Leicester Mercury comedian of the year contest in 2013. BL, Now that Jordan Peele is a full-blown Hollywood darling, its easy to forget where he came from. But that was before the Glaswegians transformation into the most lacerating comic-critic of Tory Britain. He gained further recognition for the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, which he created and stars in as a semi-fictionalized version of himself. MacDonald's first job was writing for The Dennis Miller Show (1992) and then Roseanne (1988). What Bridges brings to it is a punchiness that never tips over into aggression, and an intelligence that steers him away from cheap shots and dumbed-down material. Dov Davidoff is known for Invincible (2006), Hustlers (2019) and Shades of Blue (2016). After his father died, his mother married Vernon Lynch, a foreman at a Soundtrack | His DIY efforts led to a linear series, Limmys Show on BBC Scotland, but his success has largely been on his own terms (think podcasts, blogs, tweets and clips on now-deceased video service Vine). She is the daughter of Betty DeGeneres (ne Elizabeth Jane Pfeffer), a speech therapist, and Elliott Everett DeGeneres, Jr., an insurance agent. Plus shes playing the baddie in Wonder Woman 1984, which is likely to vault her into the stratosphere. An actor, singer, and comedian, Dean Martin earned the nickname The King of Cool for his effortless self-assurance and charisma. The outspoken civil rights activist was also an influential stand-up for thousands of progressive comedians, from Richard Pryor to George Carlin to Chris Rock. He is most known for his iconic and acclaimed satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003). He was the son of Ruth E. (Hook) and Homer Lloyd "Kit" Carson, a manager of Jerry Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Betty (Hesney) and Kalman Seinfeld. Lawrence Gene David (born July 2, 1947) is an American comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer. Highly influential, and always controversial, African-American actor/comedian who was equally well known for his colorful language during his live comedy shows, as for his fast paced life, multiple marriages and battles with drug addiction. His TV movie Clear History was much better than it should have been. Arguably, no comic has nailed this auteur trend better than Notaro, whose Amazon show One Mississippi focused on an annus horribilis that included the death of her mother, her cancer diagnosis and a breakup. Moved to Los Angeles in 1994. The winner of NBC's Stand Up for Diversity contest in 2012, Brillon's most recent comedy special premiered on Amazon Prime in June 2020. Her brother is musician and producer Vance DeGeneres Donald Jay Rickles was born May 8, 1926 in New York. The son of a saloon keeper, Jack Benny (born Benny Kubelsky) began to study the violin at the age six, and his "ineptness" at it, would later become his trademark (in reality, he was a very accomplished player). He performed stand-up comedy at colleges, comedy clubs, and such television forums as An Evening at the Improv (1981) and Two Drink Minimum (1994). No one denies he delivered some brilliant standup in his pomp but all those cynical gags about predatory maleness no longer sound quite so funny. Her final episode, after seven years on the show, ended with a Lorne Michaels slow-dance as Mick Jagger sang Ruby Tuesday to her. Robert Klein was born on February 8, 1942 in New York City, New York, USA. He began his career in stand-up comedy. BL, Ansari has had a career of two halves. Some white guys poke fun at white guys. This list of famous male stand-up comedians in ranked by their level of prominence, with photos when available. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. He was a writer and actor, known for Scary Movie 2 (2001), A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) and Dark Seduction (2015). When their TV break came (on E4 then Channel 4), it wasnt just funny, it was a cinematic treat, both in how it looked, and how the sketches were like entire worlds to immerse yourself in. Hes barely put a foot wrong since, and now rivals Michael McIntyre as Britains finest exponent of that much-maligned form, observational comedy. He died on Dave Chappelle's career started while he was in high school at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC where he studied theatre arts. He is an actor and producer, known for Natural Born Killers (1994), So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) and Reservoir Dogs (1992). Later, he ventured into a successful stand-up comedy career. Before experiencing success as a stand-up comic, she worked Paula Poundstone was born on December 29, 1959 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Jerry Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Betty (Hesney) and Kalman Seinfeld. At the age of 14, he began performing stand-up comedy in nightclubs. Perpetually glum standup comedian Joey Bishop was born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb on February 3, 1918, in the Bronx, New York. Some of their humour has no deep meaning, either: the greasy-haired spook Spagett, waxy entertainer Casey Tatum, and heartbreak horror of Carol and Mr Henderson. Born Aaron Chwatt in New York City's Lower East Side, Buttons (who got his name from a uniform Bernard Jeffrey McCollough was born in 1957 in Chicago, the son of Mary McCullough and Jeffery Harrison. Inspired by both Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor, Murphy was performing in New York City as a teenager, landing a gig on SNL by age 19, and delivering one of the funniest stand-up specials ever ( Delirious) at just 22 years old. "After working in small comedy clubs in the early 1970s, Kaufman came to the attention of a wider audience in 1975, when he was invited to perform, American Public Figures Who Are National Treasures, The Best TV Actors And Actresses Of All Time, The Greatest American Writers of All Time, Actors Known for Roles Most Similar to Who They Are in Real Life. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Comedy: from left, Sarah Silverman, Romesh Ranganathan, Julia Davis, Steve Coogan, Tiffany Haddish, The 50 best comedians of the 21st century. PF, The Glasgow comic, real name Brian Limond, is a rare thing in comedy: a comedian not known for panel show appearances or TV roles but rather for his online notoriety. BL, When he was team captain on Mock the Week and best known for comparing a swimmer to a spoon, few would have nominated Frankie Boyle as one of the comics of the century. Colin Quinn was born on June 6, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Based around Tracey, a neurotic 24-year-old living in a tower block in London, the show had all the appeal of an Inbetweeners-era coming-of-age sitcom (such as the scene in which she tries to lose her virginity in a disabled loo). Comedian and heart attack waiting to happen. In the wake of its (unpopular) cancellation, she brought her mix of deadpan and emotion to a Netflix special, Happy to Be Here, sealing her reputation as a pioneer of traumedy. Surely thats enough by itself. He was an actor, known for Humanity (1916), Slippery Slim, the Mortgage and Sophie (1914) and Slippery Slim and the Impersonator (1914). Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers. His mother was a maid and his father was an auto mechanic. So what will happen to Sarah Silverman? Vote up the best stand up comedians of 2023, and help decide who are the funniest comedians this year! She has gone on to become one of comedys most articulate chronicler of the lefts beleaguered decade. Died: August 11, 2014. He is a regular on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993). Far from it: the ex-Footlights trio Sheeps have twisted it into new shapes most notably in 2014 show Wembley Previews, which featured one sketch, repeated in a dizzying array of styles. He also acted in Tommy Johnagin is known for Man with a Plan (2016), That '90s Show (2023) and How We Roll (2022). He was previously married to Brenda Boozer. Actor | An attack on homophobia and sexual violence, and an outpouring of pain and anger, Gadsby a dry, modest comic from Tasmania also turns her fire on standup itself, for giving the illusion of helping her mental health. Like all stand-up comedians, Marty tours all over the country performing live comedy shows. Louis Szkely (born September 12, 1967), known professionally as Louis C.K. In 1999 she became Saturday Night Lives first female head writer, winning the show its first best writing Emmy for 13 years in the process. Watch Trainwreck, or Mostly Sex Stuff, or any episode of Inside Amy Schumer for proof. This is probably because she is very, very funny. He is also known for his roles in the Barbershop trilogy, the Madagascar trilogy, The Steve Harvey Show, Ice Age, Planes, The Soul Man and The Neighborhood. Plus in this time he made Everybody Hates Chris, Top Five and The Motherfucker With the Hat. Bill Cosby is one of the world's most well-known entertainers and comedians. His roles often come from an alternate version of the 70s - his sophisticated, Bafta-winning Toast and its excellent interior design and music being one of the most innovative comedies on TV in years. One of the finest comedians of all time, Robin Williams began his career as a stand-up comedian and soon moved . List of New York Improv comedians; List of stand-up comedians; References This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 02:36 (UTC). A list of the over 500 comedians in the Stand-Up Comedy Database. But for years, youd have struggled to find a more authoritative standup worldwide than Dave Chappelle. William Henry Cosby, Jr. was born on July 12, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Anna Pearl (Hite), a maid and William Henry Cosby, Sr., a U.S. Navy sailor. A popular and successful actor, his movies have grossed over $2.6 billion in the USA and Canada. He has been married to Carly Hallam since April 15, 2016. His father was from Donegal, Ireland, and his mother was Irish-American. Stand up comics like those on this list have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a guy aspiring to be a stand-up comedian then the comedian names below should give you inspiration. He was a producer and actor, known for Casino (1995), Cat's Eye (1985) and Rush Hour 2 (2001). He has been married to Rachael Beame since June 1, 2012. His family is Ashkenazi Jewish (from Austria, Ukraine, Poland, and Belarus). His first two standup specials since 2000, Never Scared and Kill the Messenger, are full of trademark Rock fury; but the third, last years Tamborine, is quieter and more humane. He is known for playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the sitcom Seinfeld, which he created and wrote with Larry David. After 10th grade, Cosby joined the Navy and completed high . Nate. Ranking the best, funniest, and most original stand-up comedians and comic actors. Look at Trae Crowder, the Liberal Redneck, and Christian Lander . His mother (Frances) died of breast cancer when Richard was 18. David Alan Grier was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Aretas Ruth (Dudley), a schoolteacher, and William Henry Grier, a psychiatrist and writer. He doesnt do telly, panel shows or media yet his gigs (sometimes standup, sometimes plays, sometimes solo storytelling) often sell out far in advance. He is an actor and writer, known for The Muppets (2011), Old School (2003) and Trunk'd (2014). The Dennis Miller was born on November 3, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He moved with his family, including sister Carolyn, to Robin McLaurin Williams was born on Saturday, July 21st, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, a great-great-grandson of Mississippi Governor and Senator, Anselm J. McLaurin. He has had three Dom Irrera was born on November 18, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. After 10th grade, Cosby joined the Navy and completed high Firebrand Roseanne Barr has long been one of America's funniest and most controversial comedians.She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Helen (Davis), a cashier and bookkeeper, and Jerome Hershel "Jerry" Barr, a salesman. Substitute Teacher, I Said Bitch, Turbulence, Outkast Reunion; these are all on YouTube and will improve your afternoon a hundredfold. Text is available under . Performer, actress, singer and author Sandra Bernhard appeared as a series regular in season three of the immensely popular FX Television/Ryan Murphy show "POSE" reprising her role as brassy but caring Nurse Judy Kubrack, who works with H.I.V. He is a writer and producer, known for Louie (2010), American Hustle (2013) and Horace and Pete (2016). That means not making fun of people who have less power or privilege than you do. Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, the three-time Emmy-Award winner, was one of the country's most recognized and adored comics; named by Comedy Central as "One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time." His career spanned more than 30 years. Birthdate: July 21, 1951. Shortly after graduation, he moved to New York City where he quickly established Louis C.K. He was a best-selling author, star of his own stand George Wallace was born on July 21, 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I cant Ive got no other skillset!, Hannah Gadsby beats Beyonc to Emmy for comedy special Nanette, a joke that triggered Bill Cosbys downfall, The Daily Show would end when Jon Stewart quit in 2015. This weight of expectation would crush most people, but not Schumer. HG, Had Mindy Kaling just written and appeared on The Office (US), revitalising a flagging show with her livewire neediness, shed make the list. He is the son of Rosalie (Tingman), a teacher and social worker for the mentally handicapped, and Julius Rock, a truck driver and newspaper deliveryman, whose own father was a preacher. Steve Martin was born on August 14, 1945 in Waco, Texas, USA as Stephen Glenn Martin to Mary Lee (ne Stewart; 1913-2002) and Glenn Vernon Martin (1914-1997), a real estate salesman and aspiring actor. (2000) and Zookeeper (2011). Afterward, Jonathan Harshman Winters III was born on November 11, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio. He is a writer and actor, known for The Jon Dore Television Show (2007), Stag (2013) and Hart of Dixie (2011). She performs the definitive Sarah Palin impersonation. Poehlers hyperbolically feminist Leslie Knope pokes fun at lean-in culture, while also cementing the actors reputation as a master of weirdo characters. Brand the cultural phenomenon isnt always a laughing matter, but Brand the comedian is harder to resist. He died on March 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Zach moved to New York City after failing Actor | His father (Charles) committed suicide when he was 22. Sun Sign: Cancer. By August of 1994, Craig Ferguson was established as one of Great Britain's leading comedians - he had just had huge success at the Edinburgh Festival. Like Kobe Bryant going from high school to the NBA, Eddie Murphy was a teenage phenom. Died: December 25, 1995. See their suburban Banksy, the Made in Chelsea spoof Young Dreams, and one-off sketches (their Clowns sketch is a beauty). He has denied claims, no charges were pressed, but Ansari is now tackling the subject in his work; a review described his new tour as a cry against extreme wokeness. When given the opportunity to play in live theatre professionally, Benny quit school Milton Berle is an American comedian and actor.Berle's career as an entertainer spanned over 80 years, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and television. But with its misfit lead navigating her sexuality and identity, it was a revelation for a generation of black women who were previously made to feel invisible in comedy. His only recurring role was that of Hugh, the main character's alter ego in the short-lived sitcom "Charlie Hoover" (1991). This article was amended on 23 September 2019. And she isnt slowing down, either; her new NBC sitcom in which Ted Danson will play an obnoxious mayor of Los Angeles sounds like its going to be a slam-dunk, and shell soon star in whats likely to be the most successful film of her life in Pixars Soul. Each show has been wickedly warts-and-all with almost documentary realism. So what do you do when you have to replace the voice of a generation? They have three children. Nikki Glaser is known mostly for comedy that revolves around sex stories, having hosted two sex-themed talk shows. OK, while we're back in time a bit, it's imperative to make a stop at Eddie Murphy's 1983 show, Delirious.. Long before he was starring in family-friendly movies, Murphy was an irreverent 22-year-old slinging X-rated jokes in a now-infamous red leather suit, with memorable commentary on ice cream trucks, his shoe-throwing mother, and celebrities like James Brown, Elvis and Stevie Wonder . Dustin Demri-Burns and Seb Cardinal. They have two children. B. One of the most popular comedic actors of his generation, Ben Stiller is part of the famous group The Frat Pack - he has been described as the leader of the group, which involves names like Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson and Steve Carell. Jonathan and his mother then moved to Springfield to live with his Born in Georgia but raised in Houston since the age of 7, this self-described "Prince of Darkness" was compelled to use the comedy stage as his philosophic soapbox. A Netflix special was a huge hit, and she has, thank goodness, reversed her decision to quit the business. (2007) and Surf's Up (2007). SH, Having come up through standup and recurring sitcom spots, Haddish hit the mainstream with a breakout role as wisecracking Dina in the 2017 film Girls Trip, a comedy that put the spotlight on black US sisterhood. Will this new-found earnestness kill her comedy mojo? George Burns was an American actor, comedian, singer, and published author. into an odd Audience With performance. Dr. Donald Beckley Adkins and was then known as David Adkins. Hunderby exposed the dark guts of our period drama fetishisation. 9 in their "50 Best, Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman (; January 17, 1949 May 16, 1984) was an American entertainer, actor, writer, and performance artist. She voiced Dot Matrix from Mel Brooks' Spaceballs. Nate Bargatze may not be as well known as some other comedians on this list, but his two Netflix special showcase his average man humor very well. When allegations of sexual assault were made in 2018, it seemed his career might be over for good. Comedy fans will also enjoy these videos of comedians abusing hecklers and a list of comedians who were discovered on Star Search. He is an actor and producer, known for Half Baked (1998), Titan A.E. 9. On stage, where he can control how the narcissism, verbosity and new age philosophy come across and where theyre spliced with wit, self-mockery and a palpable love of people and life Brand is a presence to conjure with, one of our most unique and charismatic comic talents. With PJDN now over, the group seem to have the comedy world at their feet, with a film and a US version on its way. BL, Despite reaching their anarchic zenith in the 90s, the pair segued into the 00s with hits such as Shooting Stars (which ran until 2011), lost classics such as Catterick and Vic and Bobs Afternoon Delights, as well as sitcoms (House of Fools) and reboots (Big Night Out). Maybe his antics eyeballing his crowd, absenting himself, stretching his sinewy frame into odd shapes relate to the currents of talking about incest, eco-angst and existential despair that pass for his material. HG, When Cardinal Burns arrived on the comedy circuit, it was obvious from the quality performances, the sharp script and the range of characters that Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns had talent. Hes younger than Stewart, and much slicker, but his Daily Show has finally found its voice. The best 70s comedians range from Richard Lewis to Richard Pryor, from David Letterman to David Brenner, and from Bob Newhart to Bob Hope. Kevin James was born Kevin George Knipfing on April 26, 1965, in Mineola, Long Island, New York, to Janet (Klein), an office worker, and Joseph Valentine Knipfing, Jr., an insurance agency owner. He has been married to Jen Sochko since June 9, 2019. Daniel Tosh was born on May 29, 1975 in Germany. His parents divorced in 1932. Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With, The Greatest Stand-Up Comics from the USA, The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won An Oscar (For Acting), The Most Influential Contemporary Americans, The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History. Lest we forget hilarious comedians like John Mulaney, Tig Notaro, Tom Segura, and Marc Maron. By. She worked as a bike messenger, a shoe saleswoman, Gallagher was born on July 24, 1946 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA. Over five series, the group nailed subcultural satire by drawing on their experiences in the world of garage MCing, making for a show that was authentic and absurd. He is an actor and producer, known for Inside Out (2015), Accepted (2006) and Man of the Year (2006). 1 Lewis Black 2 Eugene Mirman 3 John Pinette 4 Steven Wright ADVERTISEMENT 5 Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979) 6 Aziz Ansari 7 Hal Sparks 8 Mitch Fatel 9 Jeremy Hotz 10 Bill Burr 11 Kevin Nealon 12 Dat Phan ADVERTISEMENT 13 Robert Kelly 14 Jeff Ross 15 Adam Ferrara 16 Rondell Sheridan 17 Paula Poundstone 18 Marc Maron 19 Sarah Silverman 20 Writer | At 17, he took his first step towards becoming a stand-up comedian when he spontaneously took Henry Youngman was born on November 7, 1846 in Shelbyville, Indiana, USA. Blue humor was very dirty, too dirty for white audiences. He has been getting steadily more popular over the past few years, appearing at the Laugh Factory, on Letterman and in several short comedy films. is an American stand-up comedian, screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. The result was a series of cracking standup shows applying Pascoes loveably nervy intelligence to pair bonding, Nietzschean philosophy, sperm selection all the big questions, in other words, and never a hack gag in sight. An only child, his parents divorced when he was only six months old, and he was subsequently raised by his mother. He is an actor and writer, known for Grandma's Boy (2006), The Benchwarmers (2006) and Just Go with It (2011).
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