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
10,6575,377Steve Martin
Age: 75Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States of America
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15,0339,017Robin Williams
Dec. at 63 (1951-2014)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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10,6986,053Bill Murray
Age: 70Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
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8,2904,799Richard Pryor
Dec. at 65 (1940-2005)Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
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6,3163,039Charlie Chaplin
Dec. at 88 (1889-1977)Birthplace: Walworth, United Kingdom
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10,7307,968Eddie Murphy
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York
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8,6545,877Dave Chappelle
Age: 47Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
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12,4659,550Jim Carrey
Age: 58Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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7,4565,710John Candy
Dec. at 44 (1950-1994)Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
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6,4782,916Tom Hanks
Age: 64Birthplace: Concord, California, United States of America
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4,6413,537Carol Burnett
Age: 87Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
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12,0029,286Will Ferrell
Age: 53Birthplace: Irvine, California, United States of America
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5,8864,522John Cleese
Age: 80Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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5,7034,367Gene Wilder
Age: 87Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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3,1542,255Don Rickles
Age: 94Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
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9,9107,657Steve Carell
Age: 53Birthplace: Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
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8,5316,587Chris Farley
Dec. at 33 (1964-1997)Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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5,1993,913Danny DeVito
Age: 75Birthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States of America
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6,7545,074Rowan Atkinson
Age: 65Birthplace: Consett, United Kingdom
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3,5972,676Bob Newhart
Age: 91Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
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8,6676,695George Carlin
Age: Died at 71 (1937-2008)Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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6,8355,270Leslie Nielsen
Dec. at 84 (1926-2010)Birthplace: Regina, Canada
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3,7292,848Tim Conway
Age: 86Birthplace: Willoughby, Ohio, USA
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5,0313,717Jack Black
Age: 46Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
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2,8202,063Martin Short
Age: 70Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
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