Comedy Legends Codexery

A source-cited reference to comedy legends

Comedy Legends (31)

• Peter Cook — Leading figure of the 1960s British satire boom.
• Rowan Atkinson — From Edinburgh Fringe to global comedy icon.
• Rodney Dangerfield — The king of 'no respect' who turned self-deprecation into comedy gold.
• Redd Foxx — Stand-up comedian and actor known for Sanford and Son.
• Phil Hartman — Canadian-American comedian and SNL cast member nicknamed 'Glue'.
• Norm Macdonald — The deadpan Canadian who made Weekend Update unforgettable.
• Red Skelton — Entertainer who made people laugh for 70 years.
• Regis Philbin — Holds the Guinness World Record for most hours on US television.
• Roberto Benigni — The Italian comedy legend who danced on the Oscars stage.
• Ronnie Corbett — Scottish comedian and actor, half of The Two Ronnies.
• Roseanne Barr — Comedy legend and domestic goddess.
• Sam Kinison — The primal scream of comedy
• Norman Wisdom — English comedian known for his Gump character and global appeal.
• Oliver Hardy — American comic actor, half of the double act Laurel and Hardy.
• Paul Lynde — Campy comedian, actor, and iconic center square panelist.
• Paul Reubens — Creator and performer of the iconic character Pee-wee Herman.
• Peter Sellers — One of the most accomplished comic actors of the late 20th century.
• Phil Silvers — American entertainer and comedic actor, known as "The King of Chutzpah"
• Ricky Gervais — English comedian who co-created The Office and hosted the Golden Globes.
• Robin Williams — The improvisational genius who brought laughter and depth to the screen.
• Ronnie Barker — English comedian known for The Two Ronnies and Porridge.
• Roscoe Arbuckle — Silent comedy star whose career was overshadowed by scandal.
• Rosie O'Donnell — The Queen of Nice who turned comedy into advocacy.
• Russ Meyer — The King of the Nudies who brought campy satire and big bosoms to the screen.
• Russell Peters — Somebody gonna get a hurt real bad.
• Sacha Baron Cohen — English comedian known for satirical character portrayals.
• Sarah Silverman — American stand-up comedian, actress and writer
• Sid Caesar — Pioneering sketch comic of 1950s live television.
• Stephen Colbert — American comedian and television host of The Colbert Report and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
• Stephen Fry — English actor, comedian, writer, and broadcaster knighted in 2025.
• Steve Martin — American comedian, actor, writer, producer and musician.

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