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chris rock

10 of the Greatest Black Comedians of All Time

By Clarence Haynes
12 famous fearless females of funny

12 Famous Fearless Females of Funny

By Paulette Cohn
john belushi

The Final Days of John Belushi

By Colin Bertram
jeff foxworthy

Jeff Foxworthy's Upbringing Inspired His Comedy

By Tim Ott
Carol Burnett

A Stranger Gave a Struggling Carol Burnett $1,000 to Start Her Career

By Brad Witter
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preview for Biography: Eddie Murphy

Biography: Eddie Murphy

Jeff Dunham

How Jeff Dunham Taught Himself Ventriloquism at 8 Years Old

By Sara Kettler
chris farley

Chris Farley: The Rise and Fall of a Comedy Icon

By Colin Bertram
Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres' Girlfriend Was Killed in a Car Accident. The Tragedy Inspired DeGeneres' Career-Defining Stand-Up Routine

By Sara Kettler
whoopi goldberg, billy crystal and robin williams

Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal

By Colin Bertram
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