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
10,6345,371Steve Martin
Age: 75Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States of America
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15,0178,998Robin Williams
Dec. at 63 (1951-2014)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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10,6876,032Bill Murray
Age: 70Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
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8,2814,773Richard Pryor
Dec. at 65 (1940-2005)Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
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6,2973,030Charlie Chaplin
Dec. at 88 (1889-1977)Birthplace: Walworth, United Kingdom
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10,7197,948Eddie Murphy
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York
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8,6445,857Dave Chappelle
Age: 47Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
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12,4559,524Jim Carrey
Age: 58Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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7,4455,690John Candy
Dec. at 44 (1950-1994)Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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6,4532,908Tom Hanks
Age: 64Birthplace: Concord, California, United States of America
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5,1903,908Danny DeVito
Age: 75Birthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States of America
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5,8814,519John Cleese
Age: 80Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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6,8285,262Leslie Nielsen
Dec. at 84 (1926-2010)Birthplace: Regina, Canada
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9,9007,644Steve Carell
Age: 53Birthplace: Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
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3,7252,840Tim Conway
Age: 86Birthplace: Willoughby, Ohio, USA
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5,6984,361Gene Wilder
Age: 87Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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8,6596,689George Carlin
Age: Died at 71 (1937-2008)Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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4,6343,527Carol Burnett
Age: 87Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
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3,1512,250Don Rickles
Age: 94Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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8,5226,579Chris Farley
Dec. at 33 (1964-1997)Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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3,5912,672Bob Newhart
Age: 91Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
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11,9939,283Will Ferrell
Age: 53Birthplace: Irvine, California, United States of America
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6,1474,636Betty White
Age: 98Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
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5,0253,714Jack Black
Age: 46Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
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2,8162,059Martin Short
Age: 70Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
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