List of notable or famous comedians from the United States, with bios and photos, including the top comedians born in the United States and even some popular comedians who immigrated to the United States. If you're trying to find out the names of famous American comedians then this list is the perfect resource for you. These comedians are sorted by popularity, and information about each well-known comedian from the United States is included when available.
People on this list include Jim Norton and George Carlin.
This historic comedians from the United States list can help answer the questions "Who are some American comedians of note?" and "Who are the most famous comedians from the United States?"
These prominent comedians of the United States may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected American comedians.Use this list of renowned American comedians to discover some new comedians that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the social media icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}...more
1
Marilyn Monroe
Dec. at 36 (1926-1962)Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American... more2
Jenny McCarthy
Age: 47Jennifer McCarthy Wahlberg (née Jennifer Ann McCarthy; November 1, 1972) is an American... more- 3
Joan Rivers
Dec. at 81 (1933-2014)Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan... more - 4
Adam Sandler
Age: 54Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter,... more - 5
Ellen DeGeneres
Age: 62Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( də-JEN-ər-əs; born January 26, 1958) is an American comedian, television... more - 6
James Franco
Age: 42James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor and filmmaker. For his role in... more - 7
Howard Stern
Age: 66Howard Allan Stern is an American radio and television personality, producer, author, actor,... more - 8
Jim Carrey
Age: 58James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer,... more - 9
Jon Stewart
Age: 57Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American comedian,... more - 10
David Letterman
Age: 73David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian,... more - 11
Bill Maher
Age: 64William Maher (; born January 20, 1956) is an American comedian, political commentator, and... more - 12
Jay Leno
Age: 70James Douglas Muir Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an American comedian, actor, writer,... more - 13
Chris Rock
Age: 55Christopher Julius Rock (born February 7, 1965) is an American comedian, actor, writer,... more - 14
Bill Cosby
Age: 83William Henry Cosby Jr. (; born July 12, 1937) is an American stand-up comedian, actor,... more - 15
Kirstie Alley
Age: 69Kirstie Louise Alley (born January 12, 1951) is an American actress and spokesmodel. She first... more - 16
Chelsea Handler
Age: 45Chelsea Joy Handler (born February 25, 1975) is an American comedian, actress, writer,... more - 17
Kathy Griffin
Age: 59Kathleen Mary Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an American comedian and actress. She has... more - 18
Bill Murray
Age: 70William James Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian,... more - 19
Amy Poehler
Age: 49Amy Meredith Poehler (; born September 16, 1971) is an American actress, comedian, director,... more - 20
Conan O'Brien
Age: 57Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian,... more - 21
Bob Hope
Dec. at 100 (1903-2003)Leslie Townes Hope, KBE, KC*SG, KSS (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003), known professionally as... more - 22
Betty White
Age: 98Betty Marion White Ludden (born January 17, 1922) is an American actress and comedian, with... more - 23
Ben Stiller
Age: 54Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, writer,... more - 24
Dustin Diamond
Age: 43Dustin Neil Diamond (January 7, 1977 – February 1, 2021) was an American actor, musician,... more - 25
Aubrey Plaza
Age: 36Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian and producer. She... more
