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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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Betty White
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Animal Rights Activists
- Famous Actresses
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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Charlie Chaplin
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- Blacklisted
- Silent Screen Stars
- Actors Turned Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Comedian / 1889 - 1977
With the use of mime, slapstick and other comedic routines, Charlie Chaplin, "The Tramp," was the best known actor and director of the silent film era.
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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
Lucille Ball was a comedienne and actress and the star of the pioneering sitcoms "I Love Lucy," "The Lucille Ball Show" and "Here's Lucy."
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Arsenio Hall
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- Famous Black Entertainers
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Aquarians
Arsenio Hall
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1956 -
Arsenio Hall is an American actor, comedian and was the first black late-night talk show host of his groundbreaking The Arsenio Hall Show (1989-1994).
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Eddie Murphy
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- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Black Comedians
Eddie Murphy
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian / 1961 -
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy began doing stand-up as a teenager. He became a popular Saturday Night Live cast member and starred in several box office hits.
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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 blacks on television.
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