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
10,5915,336Steve Martin
Age: 75Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States of America
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14,8978,971Robin Williams
Dec. at 63 (1951-2014)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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10,6066,007Bill Murray
Age: 70Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
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8,2174,771Richard Pryor
Dec. at 65 (1940-2005)Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
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6,2983,020Charlie Chaplin
Dec. at 88 (1889-1977)Birthplace: Walworth, United Kingdom
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8,5785,870Dave Chappelle
Age: 47Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
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10,6347,924Eddie Murphy
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York
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12,3449,496Jim Carrey
Age: 58Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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7,3995,697John Candy
Dec. at 44 (1950-1994)Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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6,4682,893Tom Hanks
Age: 64Birthplace: Concord, California, United States of America
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3,7052,832Tim Conway
Age: 86Birthplace: Willoughby, Ohio, USA
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11,8889,213Will Ferrell
Age: 53Birthplace: Irvine, California, United States of America
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6,7765,230Leslie Nielsen
Dec. at 84 (1926-2010)Birthplace: Regina, Canada
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5,8384,491John Cleese
Age: 80Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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8,5906,651George Carlin
Age: Died at 71 (1937-2008)Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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6,9725,390Mel Brooks
Age: 94Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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3,1282,254Don Rickles
Age: 94Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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2,8022,050Martin Short
Age: 70Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
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3,5722,656Bob Newhart
Age: 91Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
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6,1014,619Betty White
Age: 98Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
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5,1573,899Danny DeVito
Age: 75Birthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States of America
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6,6925,044Rowan Atkinson
Age: 65Birthplace: Consett, United Kingdom
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5,6544,344Gene Wilder
Age: 87Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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2,4651,696Gilda Radner
Dec. at 43 (1946-1989)Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
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4,5983,525Carol Burnett
Age: 87Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
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