Comedic Performers
28 entries in the Comedic Performers compendium.
Comedic Performers — Era Chart
Gilda RadnerOriginal SNL cast member and Emmy-winning comedian.Gracie AllenZany comic foil of George Burns in Burns and Allen.Graham NortonHost of *The Graham Norton Show*, known for innuendo-laden dialogue and flamboyant presentGroucho MarxAmerican comedian and Marx Brothers star.Harpo MarxSilent comic and harpist of the Marx Brothers.Harvey KormanAmerican actor and comedian known for The Carol Burnett Show.Jack BennyAmerican entertainer who shaped sitcom comedy through radio and television.Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian, actor, writer, and composer known for *The Jackie Gleason Show* and RalJim CarreyCanadian-American actor known for slapstick and dramatic roles.Joan RiversPioneering comedian known for her acerbic wit and red carpet interviews.John BelushiSecond City performer who brought Harold Ramis to The National Lampoon Radio Hour.John CandyCanadian comedian, actress, and writer known for Rideau Hall.Jonathan WintersAmerican comedian with a six-decade career in stand-up and acting.Julia Louis-DreyfusAmerican actress and comedian known for iconic TV roles.Abbott and CostelloAmerican comedy duo, most popular team of the 1940s–1950s.Amy SchumerComedian, actress, and creator of Inside Amy Schumer.Andy KaufmanAnti-comedian who blurred performance and reality.Barry HumphriesAustralian satirist who created Dame Edna Everage.Benny HillEnglish comedian known for slapstick and television variety show.Bernie MacAmerican stand-up comedian, actor and film producer.Bill BurrAmerican comedian who defended his performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival.Bill CullenHosted more unique game show formats than any other host.Al FrankenComedian turned U.S. senator from Minnesota.Alan YoungEnglish-born comedian who starred in a nine-year radio and television series.Alberto SordiItalian actor and icon of commedia all'italiana.Arsenio HallLate-night host who popularized the 'woof' chant.Bert WilliamsBahamian-born vaudeville star who pushed back racial barriers.Zero MostelAmerican actor and comedian known for comic roles and blacklist stand.
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