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
10,5825,364Steve Martin
Age: 75Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States of America
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15,0108,943Robin Williams
Dec. at 63 (1951-2014)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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10,6846,009Bill Murray
Age: 70Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
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8,2754,748Richard Pryor
Dec. at 65 (1940-2005)Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
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10,7097,898Eddie Murphy
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York
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6,2513,021Charlie Chaplin
Dec. at 88 (1889-1977)Birthplace: Walworth, United Kingdom
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8,6305,809Dave Chappelle
Age: 47Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
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12,4499,471Jim Carrey
Age: 58Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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7,4405,639John Candy
Dec. at 44 (1950-1994)Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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7,0245,379Mel Brooks
Age: 94Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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6,4042,900Tom Hanks
Age: 64Birthplace: Concord, California, United States of America
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6,8235,242Leslie Nielsen
Dec. at 84 (1926-2010)Birthplace: Regina, Canada
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5,6974,341Gene Wilder
Age: 87Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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8,6546,679George Carlin
Age: Died at 71 (1937-2008)Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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4,6283,517Carol Burnett
Age: 87Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
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3,1482,240Don Rickles
Age: 94Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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11,9859,268Will Ferrell
Age: 53Birthplace: Irvine, California, United States of America
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5,8754,506John Cleese
Age: 80Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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2,8162,051Martin Short
Age: 70Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
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3,5902,666Bob Newhart
Age: 91Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
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9,8947,623Steve Carell
Age: 53Birthplace: Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
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3,7182,836Tim Conway
Age: 86Birthplace: Willoughby, Ohio, USA
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6,1454,631Betty White
Age: 98Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
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8,5146,565Chris Farley
Dec. at 33 (1964-1997)Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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5,1833,903Danny DeVito
Age: 75Birthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States of America
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