The funniest people of all time are a mix of actors, comedians, and even a few people who probably didn't start off trying to be funny. Included in this list of people vying for the title of funniest person ever are the funniest stand-up comedians of all time and the funniest actors and actresses ever. One thing's for sure: these funny actors and comedians are at the top of their ha ha games and could make most people laugh 'til they pee.
The funniest people ever include actors like Will Ferrell and John Belushi, comedians-turned-actors like Bill Cosby and Eddie Murphy, and general funny people like George Carlin and John Cleese. While ranking a funny person is completely subjective, the folks on this list of funny people are undeniably hilarious. The real question is: who is the funniest person ever?
This is your chance to decide! Vote for the funniest comedians and actors and help decide once and for all who the funniest person alive or dead really is. If your favorite funny person isn't on the list of the funniest people ever, make sure to add them so others can revel in their hilarity.1
15,4738,869Robin Williams
Dec. at 63 (1951-2014)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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10,5365,484Steve Martin
Age: 75Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States of America
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11,0226,195Bill Murray
Age: 70Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
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8,5034,877Richard Pryor
Dec. at 65 (1940-2005)Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
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11,0587,773Eddie Murphy
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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7,2035,171Mel Brooks
Age: 94Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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8,8675,557Dave Chappelle
Age: 42Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
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6,0173,043Charlie Chaplin
Dec. at 88 (1889-1977)Birthplace: Walworth, United Kingdom
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7,6105,421John Candy
Dec. at 44 (1950-1994)Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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12,8749,394Jim Carrey
Age: 58Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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10,2317,478Steve Carell
Age: 53Birthplace: Concord, Massachusetts, USA
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8,8906,607George Carlin
Dec. at 71 (1937-2008)Birthplace: New York City, Manhattan, USA, New York
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8,7576,555Chris Farley
Dec. at 33 (1964-1997)Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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12,4229,409Will Ferrell
Age: 53Birthplace: Irvine, California, United States of America
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6,2884,559Betty White
Age: 98Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
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5,8314,325Gene Wilder
Age: 87Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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6,0474,528John Cleese
Age: 80Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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6,1842,888Tom Hanks
Age: 64Birthplace: Concord, CA
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5,3163,898Danny DeVito
Age: 75Birthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States of America
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7,0325,328Leslie Nielsen
Dec. at 84 (1926-2010)Birthplace: Regina, Canada
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6,1494,615Lucille Ball
Dec. at 78 (1911-1989)Birthplace: Jamestown, New York, United States of America
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6,9595,096Rowan Atkinson
Age: 65Birthplace: Consett, United Kingdom
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3,7802,832Tim Conway
Age: 86Birthplace: Willoughby, Ohio, USA
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5,1673,737Jack Black
Age: 46Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
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