Comedian Actor
1. Eddie Rochester Anderson (1905)
Comedian Actor
Comic actor who played Jack Benny's butler on TV and radio for thirty-seven years.
2. Milton Berle (1908)
Comedian Actor
Played the role of Uncle Miltie, a pioneer of early television comedy as the host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater.
3. Ernie Kovacs (1919)
Comedian Actor
Innovative TV comedian, writer, and actor whose shows Three to Get Ready and Kovacs on the Corner were known for their experimental style. He was posthumously inducted into the Academy...
4. Redd Foxx (1922)
Comedian Actor
African-American comedian who played a role on TV's Sanford and Son but best is remembered for his vulgar comedy records.
5. Harvey Korman (1927)
Comedian Actor
Comedian who was long associated with Carol Burnett. He has appeared in The Flintstones, The Nutt House, and Dracula: Dead, Jingle All the Way and Loving It.
6. Birdy Sweeney (1931)
Comedian Actor
Irish actor and comedian who has had roles in many films including The Crying Game, The Butcher Boy, and Angela's Ashes. He began playing Earmon Byrne in the TV show...
7. Flip Wilson (1933)
Comedian Actor
Two-time Emmy Award-winning African American comedian who often played the sassy Geraldine on the television variety show, The Flip Wilson Show.
8. Jonathan Katz (1946)
Comedian Actor
Actor and comedian whose voice acting work in the Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist animated series won him a 1995 Primetime Emmy Award. He also hosted a podcast called "Hey, We're...
9. Robin Harris (1953)
Comedian Actor
American comedian and actor who became popular for his comic sketch called Bebe's Kids. He was nominated for a 1991 Independent Spirit Award in the Best Supporting Male category for...
10. Andrew Dice Clay (1957)
Comedian Actor
Foul-mouthed Brooklyn comic who gained recognition for his role in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. His notable albums include The Day the Laughter Died and The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.
11. Paul Chowdhry (1974)
Comedian Actor
Comedian, actor, and host recognized as a presenter for Channel 4's Stand Up for the Week. He was also a competitor on Taskmaster in 2016 and has released several comedy specials...
12. Dave Brown (comedian) (1973)
Comedian Actor
Dave Brown is a British comedian. He is most famous for his work with The Mighty Boosh. His most prominent role is that of Bollo the ape.
