Funniest Comedians of All Time
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor’s blend of social commentary and comedy still resonates.
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers, known as one of the original celebrity insult comics, has a famous catchphrase and a new reality show.
George Carlin
George Carlin
George Carlin, the controversial comedian’s comedian, started out with family-friendly routines for top '60s TV shows.
Tina Fey
Tina Fey
Tina Fey broke into the boy’s club as the first woman head writer of an iconic comedy show.
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy spoofed a famous green guy on “SNL” and was later a film sidekick to another green guy.
Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby was the quintessential TV dad; did his show also pave the way for President Barack Obama?
Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin upsets her mom and delights fans with her dishy stand-up.
Mo’Nique
Mo’Nique
Mo’Nique, an anointed Queen of Comedy, is now taking late-night by storm.
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres
Before the characters Will Truman and Kurt Hummel, Ellen DeGeneres came out as gay on prime time TV.
Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy is about nothing -- not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin took monologues to new heights with her acclaimed one-woman show.
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart, the king of the one-sided conversations, played Will Ferrell’s pint-sized dad on film.
Dane Cook
Dane Cook
Story-telling comedian Dane Cook is preparing to star in a dramatic Broadway play.
Chris Rock
Chris Rock
Chris Rock, who got his start in sketch comedy, is starring in a Broadway play.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
The prowess of Jim Carrey ranges from Fire Marshall Bill to serious acting roles.
Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Despite a 1990s s** scandal, Woody Allen remains the archetypal New York nebbish.
Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Urbane and witty, Bob Hope entertained troops and hosted the ultimate awards show.
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho broke a barrier on television and made comedic history.
Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
Sure, Jay, Dave and Conan are funny, but they’re all following in Johnny Carson’s footsteps.
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