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Famous Comedians
We may all think we're comedians, but sadly, we're not. Good thing there are so many truly funny people out there to make us laugh. Some comedians use their wit and smarts to make clever jokes and poke fun, while others use their physicality and appearance to to keep us doubled over. Formats range from stand up comedy and sketch comedy to talk shows, and subjects include politics, everyday life, and the comedians themselves. Here's a look at the famous comedians who've kept us laughing over the years.
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Bill Cosby
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- Black Comedians
- Celebrity Enlistees
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Bill Cosby
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Television Producer / 1937 -
Bill Cosby is an American comedian, actor and producer, who has played a major role in the development of more positive portrayal of African-Americans on television.
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Betty White
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Betty White
Animal Rights Activist, Television Actress, Comedian / 1922 -
Betty White is a comedic actress who has been in show business, from TV to film, since the 1950s, most notably on The Golden Girls.
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Lucille Ball
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- Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
- TV Moms: 1950s
- Girl Scouts
Lucille Ball
Television Actress, Comedian / 1911 - 1989
One of America's most beloved comedians, Lucille Ball is particularly known for her iconic TV show I Love Lucy.
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Ellen DeGeneres
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- Vegans
- Female Talk Show Hosts
Ellen DeGeneres
Animal Rights Activist, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1958 -
With her own talk show, Ellen DeGeneres is one of America's most well-known comedians, also serving as a prominent gay/lesbian role model.
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Charlie Chaplin
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- Blacklisted
- Silent Screen Stars
- Actors Turned Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Comedian / 1889 - 1977
Charlie Chaplin was a comedic British actor who became one of the biggest stars of the 20th century's silent-film era.
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Whoopi Goldberg
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- Black Comedians
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Female Talk Show Hosts
Whoopi Goldberg
Film Actress, Television Actress, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1955 -
Whoopi Goldberg is a Grammy-Award winning comedienne, an actress, a human rights advocate, and TV host of the daytime talk show The View.
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