The Americans

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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 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-stand-up-comedians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous American comedians</a> 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 &quot;Who are some American comedians of note?&quot; and &quot;Who are the most famous comedians from the United States?&quot; 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}

Famous Comedians from the United States

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Famous Comedians from the United States | List of Top American Comedians

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List of famous television producers, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Who are the top television producers in the world? This includes the most prominent television producers, living and dead, both in America and abroad. This list of notable television producers is ordered by their level of prominence, and can be sorted for various bits of information, such as where these historic television producers were born and what their nationality is. The people on this list are from different countries, but what they all have in common is that they're all renowned television producers.Items on this list include Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lopez. From reputable, prominent, and well known television producers to the lesser known television producers of today, these are some of the best professionals in the television producer field. If you want to answer the questions, "Who are the most famous television producers ever?" and "What are the names of famous television producers?" then you're in the right place. {#nodes}

List of Famous Television Producers

Famous Television producers: List of The Top TV producers in Their Field

List of famous people born in 1962, with photos when available. This list of celebrities born in 1962 is loosely ordered by popularity, so the most well-known people are at the top. All sorts of men and women are featured on this list, including actors, singers, musicians and athletes born in 1962. Various bits of information are available for these prominent people whose birth year is 1962, such as what schools they went to and where they were born. If you're looking for a particular famous person born in 1962 you can type their name into the "search" bar and it will take you right to them. The list you're viewing is made up of different celebs like Tom Cruise and Demi Moore. If you're trying to answer the question, "Which celebrities were born in 1962?" then this list should be a perfect resource for you.

Famous People Born in 1962

Celebrities Born in 1962 | List of Famous Men & Women Born in 1962

Entertainment

Mr. Show cast list, including photos of the actors when available. This list includes all of the Mr. Show main <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a>, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. You can various bits of trivia about these Mr. Show stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. This cast <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-actors-working-today/bustermcdermott?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of actors</a> from Mr. Show focuses primarily on the main characters, but there may be a few actors who played smaller roles on Mr. Show that are on here as well. Items featured on this poll include everything from Tom Kenny to Janeane GarofaloIf you are wondering, "Who are the actors from Mr. Show?" or "Who starred on Mr. Show?" then this list will help you answer those questions. In most cases you can click on the names of these popular Mr. Show actors and actresses to find out more information about them. If you're looking for a particular Mr. Show actor or actress, then type their name into the "search" bar to find them directly.

Mr. Show Cast List

TV Actor

Mr. Show Cast | List of All Mr. Show Actors and Actresses

America

List of notable or famous screenwriters from the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/united-states?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">United States</a>, with bios and photos, including the top screenwriters born in the United States and even some popular screenwriters who immigrated to the United States. If you're trying to find out the names of famous American screenwriters then this list is the perfect resource for you. These screenwriters are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known screenwriter from the United States is included when available. People here include everything from Paris Hilton to Bob Dylan. This historic screenwriters from the United States list can help answer the questions "Who are some American screenwriters of note?" and "Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-screenwriters/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous screenwriters</a> from the United States?" These prominent screenwriters 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 screenwriters.Use this list of renowned American screenwriters to discover some new screenwriters that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/social-media?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">social media</a> icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}

Famous Screenwriters from the United States

Famous Screenwriters from the United States | List of Top American Screenwriters

List of famous male film directors, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest male film directors list contains the most prominent and top males known for being film directors. There are thousand of males working as film directors in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic film directors have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a male aspiring to be a film director then the people below should give you inspiration. List includes Andy Tennant, Alf Kjellin and more. While this isn't a list of all male film directors, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous male film directors?" and "Who are the best male film directors?"

Famous Male Film Directors

Famous Male Film Directors | List of Top Male Film Directors

A list of every guest star on Furturama with pictures.  All celebrity guest appearances.  Guest performers most often play special guest roles, but sometimes they even play themselves.  More often than not, guest stars appear during what is known as "sweeps", when a television show's Nielsen ratings are scrutinized to decide how much the network can charge for that show's ad space.  Sweeps take place in November, February, May, and July every television season.  Unlike a "cameo appearance" in which a star may only appear on screen for a few seconds, and may not even have lines, guest roles typically have substantial screen time with story arches that can spread throughout multiple episodes.

Guest Stars on Futurama

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Thrillers

Breaking Bad cast list, including photos of the actors when available. This list includes all of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/why-the-fly-episode-of-breaking-bad-is-low-key-amazing/nathan-gibson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Breaking Bad</a> main <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a>, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. You can various bits of trivia about these Breaking Bad stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. This cast <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of actors</a> from Breaking Bad focuses primarily on the main characters, but there may be a few actors who played smaller roles on Breaking Bad that are on here as well. This list includes Anna Gunn Giancarlo Esposito and more.If you are wondering, "Who are the actors from Breaking Bad?" or "Who starred on Breaking Bad?" then this list will help you answer those questions. In most cases you can click on the names of these popular Breaking Bad actors and actresses to find out more information about them. If you're looking for a particular Breaking Bad actor or actress, then type their name into the "search" bar to find them directly.

Breaking Bad Cast List

Breaking Bad Cast | List of All Breaking Bad Actors and Actresses

Take Me Home Tonight cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This list of Take Me Home Tonight actors includes any Take Me Home Tonight actresses and all other actors from the film. You can view additional information about each Take Me Home Tonight actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. To find out more about a particular <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actor or actress</a>, click on their name and you'll be taken to page with even more details about their acting career. The cast members of Take Me Home Tonight have been in many other movies, so use this list as a starting point to find actors or actresses that you may not be familiar with.The list you're viewing is made up of many different actors, including Michelle Trachtenberg and Anna Faris.If you want to answer the questions, "Who starred in the movie Take Me Home Tonight?" and "What is the full cast list of Take Me Home Tonight?" then this page has got you covered. This cast list of who was in Take Me Home Tonight includes both lead and minor roles. {#nodes}

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Take Me Home Tonight Cast List: Actors and Actresses from Take Me Home Tonight

List of famous television directors, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Who are the top television directors in the world? This includes the most prominent television directors, living and dead, both in America and abroad. This list of notable television directors is ordered by their level of prominence, and can be sorted for various bits of information, such as where these historic television directors were born and what their nationality is. The people on this list are from different countries, but what they all have in common is that they're all renowned television directors.This list is made up of many different people, including Pamela Anderson and Tyler Perry. From reputable, prominent, and well known television directors to the lesser known television directors of today, these are some of the best professionals in the television director field. If you want to answer the questions, "Who are the most famous television directors ever?" and "What are the names of famous television directors?" then you're in the right place. {#nodes}

List of Famous Television Directors

Famous Television directors: List of The Top TV directors in Their Field

List of famous film producers, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Who are the top film producers in the world? This includes the most prominent film producers, living and dead, both in America and abroad. This list of notable film producers is ordered by their level of prominence, and can be sorted for various bits of information, such as where these historic film producers were born and what their nationality is. The people on this list are from different countries, but what they all have in common is that they're all renowned film producers.Items on this list include Coen brothers and Mental escape. From reputable, prominent, and well known film producers to the lesser known film producers of today, these are some of the best professionals in the film producer field. If you want to answer the questions, "Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-film-producers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous film producers</a> ever?" and "What are the names of famous film producers?" then you're in the right place. {#nodes}

List of Famous Film Producers

Famous Film Producers | List of the Top Well-Known Film Producers

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-seasons-of-tim-and-eric-awesome-show/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Tim and Eric Awesome Show</a>, Great Job! cast list, including photos of the actors when available. This list includes all of the Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! main <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a>, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. You can various bits of trivia about these Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. This cast list of actors from Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! focuses primarily on the main characters, but there may be a few actors who played smaller roles on Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! that are on here as well. Examples of items on this poll include Tom Kenny and Will FerrellIf you are wondering, "Who are the actors from Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!?" or "Who starred on Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!?" then this list will help you answer those questions. In most cases you can click on the names of these popular Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! actors and actresses to find out more information about them. If you're looking for a particular Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! actor or actress, then type their name into the "search" bar to find them directly.

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Cast List

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Cast | List of All Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Actors and Actresses

List of famous male television producers, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest male television producers list contains the most prominent and top males known for being television producers. There are thousand of males working as television producers in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic television producers have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a male aspiring to be a television producer then the people below should give you inspiration. List people include Jim Kouf, Michael Davies and many additional people as well. While this isn't a list of all male television producers, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous male television producers?" and "Who are the best male television producers?"

Famous Male Television Producers

Famous Male Television Producers | List of Top Male TV Producers

Curb Your Enthusiasm

This is a&nbsp;list of every guest star on Curb Your Enthusiasm with pictures, including all celebrity guest appearances. Guest performers most often play special guest roles, but sometimes they even play themselves. More often than not, guest stars appear during what is known as &quot;sweeps,&quot;&nbsp;when a television show's Nielsen ratings are scrutinized to decide how much the network can charge for that show's ad space.Sweeps take place in November, February, May, and July every television season. Unlike a &quot;cameo appearance&quot; in which a star may only appear on screen for a few seconds, and may not even have lines, guest roles typically have substantial screen time with story arches that can spread throughout multiple episodes. After you are finished with this list, head on over and check out this list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/guest-stars-on-21-jump-street/general_crack" target="_blank">guest stars on 21 Jump Street</a>.

Guest Stars on Curb Your Enthusiasm

List of 90+ Curb Your Enthusiasm Guest Stars

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Bob Odenkirk

Robert John Odenkirk (born October 22, 1962) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer. He is best known for his role as smooth-talking lawyer Saul Goodman/Jimmy McGill on the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul, and for the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David, which he co-created and starred in with fellow comic and friend David Cross.From the late 1980s to 1990s, Odenkirk worked as a writer for television shows Saturday Night Live and The Ben Stiller Show, winning two Emmys for his work. He also wrote for Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Get a Life, and acted in a recurring role as Agent Stevie Grant in The Larry Sanders Show. In the early 2000s, Odenkirk discovered the comedy duo Tim & Eric and produced their television series Tom Goes to the Mayor and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! He directed three films, Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003), Let's Go to Prison (2006), and The Brothers Solomon (2007). He was also an executive producer of the sketch comedy show The Birthday Boys, developing the show with the comedy group after seeing their work at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. In 2015, he and David Cross reunited, along with the rest of the Mr. Show cast, for W/ Bob & David on Netflix. Odenkirk co-wrote, produced and starred in the Netflix original film Girlfriend's Day which was released in 2017.
The success of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul led to acting work in high-profile projects, such as Nebraska, directed by Alexander Payne, Fargo, written by Noah Hawley, The Post, directed by Steven Spielberg, and Disney/Pixar's Incredibles 2, written and directed by Brad Bird.

Ranking the best, funniest, and most original stand-up comedians and comic actors.

Very Funny People

Comedians

This list ranks the best stand-up comedians in the history of the art form. First and foremost, all of the people on this list are funny comedians. Beyond that, this is a diverse list of people with different styles who approach different types of subject matter.&nbsp;Many of the popular comedians listed below worked their way up through the stand up circuit and eventually landed shows&nbsp;or specials on Netflix or Comedy Central, while others started their own YouTube channels and put their best jokes out into the world that way. The funniest comedians can come from any type of background, obviously there are insanely talented Black, Asian, Latino and white comedians (and everything in between.)

Being a good stand-up comic is tough, and whether they&#39;re an observant, an orator, an absurdist, blue collar, or alternative, all of the funny comedians on this list are unique, hardworking, and hilarious. They&#39;re some of the biggest and most famous names in the game, whether current or beloved goofy old comics.&nbsp;Many of the best comedians of all time got their start as stand-up comedians and then progressed to star in their own films <a href="/list/best-shows-starring-stand-up-comics/ranker-tv" target="_blank">or TV series</a>. It takes a certain skill set and the ability to connect with people in order&nbsp;to excel at stand-up comedy, and we feel that these are the ones that shine.

This list is made of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians and then some. The top&nbsp;comedians are always changing. Feel free to add your votes on the greatest standups of all time. Then check back to see if any of your favorites broke into the top 20 comedians.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robin Williams

The Funniest Stand Up Comedians Of All Time

The 100+ Best Stand-Up Comedians of All Time

Ranker Community

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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 <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment">funniest stand-up comedians of all time</a> and the funniest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> 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.

Will Ferrell

The Funniest People Of All Time

Funniest People Ever | List of All Time Top Comedians & Comic Actors

Every James Bond Movie, Ranked Best to Worst

Watchworthy

It is no easy feat breaking into the Hollywood scene and it is even harder to become the kind of actor who gets considered for leading roles in TV or movies. However, it is sometimes the most unassuming&nbsp;role that can help kickstart a career into overdrive. The kind of role where a talented dramatic actor finally gets a chance to strut their stuff or one where the goofy comic relief <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/side-characters-that-stole-the-show/loganrapp" target="_blank">outshines the main character</a>.

Think of Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer or Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane. How about both Jonathan Banks and Bob Odenkirk on&nbsp;Breaking Bad? Neil Flynn wasn&#39;t even supposed to be on&nbsp;Scrubs&nbsp;past the pilot episode and yet he became a mainstay on one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sitcoms-in-television-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular sitcoms</a> of the 2000s. Sometimes a minor part can end up <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/tv-show-side-characters-who-overshadowed-lead-characters/alexandra-plesa" target="_blank">drawing more attention</a> than the starring role.

TV Actors Who Turned A Bit Part Into A Breakout Role

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Looking closer at Hollywood's best and most dazzling, and how their personal lives affected their work (or vice versa). 

Get to Know Famous Actors 

You think you know someone&nbsp;then bam!,&nbsp;image shattered. Some actors feel comfortable playing&nbsp;roles close&nbsp;to their own identity. Then there are actors who are a&nbsp;far cry from the&nbsp;characters they portray. You may believe Liev Schreiber scowls&nbsp;at&nbsp;produce like Ray Donovan, but he&rsquo;ll tell you he&rsquo;s an absent-minded klutz.&nbsp;What about Rami Malek? He&rsquo;s got to be intense, right? Glaring at his coffee, saying about six words a day? Nope. He&#39;s a chatterbox. 

There&rsquo;s plenty of times we want to believe the character we see onscreen is really like that and then there&rsquo;s Machete. It&rsquo;s probably for the best that Danny Trejo is a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hollywood-nice-guys-cast-against-type/jake-williams" target="_blank">really nice guy</a> who&rsquo;s been on the straight and narrow for decades.&nbsp;Read on to learn about actors who play some of our favorite roles, but are nothing like their characters in real life.

Nolan Gould

Actors Known For Roles Opposite To Who They Are In Real Life

14 Actors Known for Roles Opposite to Who They Are in Real Life

Lisa Waugh

Lists of our favorite celebrities and public figures who give just about everyone the warm fuzzies.

Wonderful People We All Love

Being a celebrity has got to be pretty weird. Lots of people recognize you, and may even think they understand you, but you don&#39;t know them. And if you achieved a Justin Bieber-like level of fame, getting bothered by fans would become a huge problem. Being famous means having zero privacy, so when a celebrity is approached by a non-celeb, they could be forgiven for attempting to brush the person off. It only makes sense that many stars would prefer to avoid fans and be left alone as much as possible.

But not every celebrity does that. In fact, there are a good number of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nicest-rock-stars/mike-calendrillo" target="_blank">famous people who are nice</a> to normal people, and who don&#39;t seem to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celeb-relatives-react-to-their-fame/rebecca-shortall" target="_blank">react to their fame</a> at all. According to Redditors, these movie stars and musicians go out of their way to engage with fans, or to let staff working venues&nbsp;know they are appreciated. When people tell stories of nice celebrity encounters, they might highlight how unexpectedly normal the person was. Bill Murray, for instance, immediately began cracking jokes. And when it comes to the nicest celebrities, some may surprise you &ndash; like Kim Kardashian. Apparently she&#39;s a real sweetheart.

These tales of friendly celebrities suggest some stars were great people even <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/stories-about-celebrities-before-they-were-famous/evan-lambert" target="_blank">before they got famous</a>.

21 Celebrities Who Are Genuinely Nice People, According To The Redditors Who Met Them

Celebrities Who Are Nice People According To The Redditors Who Met Them

Matt Manser

Lists that rank the greatest performers to hit the large and small screens.

The Best Actors and Actresses

The greatest TV actors of all time. Some of these actors have been in movies, some of them are even more well known at this point for their work in films rather than on TV but all of these actors have really shown off some impressive chops on the small screen.

From Bryan Cranston to Hugh Laurie and beyond, these are the best TV actors ever. From Emmy winners to simply fan favorites. Don&#39;t see your favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/classic-television-actors-first-vs-last-tv-roles/anncasano" target="_blank">actor from a TV show</a> on this list? Add them! And make sure to vote for all of your favorites. Vote up who you think deserves the top spot, and vote down anyone that you think is overrated.

Steve Carell

The Best TV Actors of All Time

Person in TV

The Best TV Actors of All-Time

Sitcoms

From &quot;Jerry&#39;s Girlfriend&quot; to... well, &quot;Jerry&#39;s Girlfriend,&quot; many famous actors have appeared as guest stars on Seinfeld&nbsp;at one point or another. Some famous guest stars on Seinfeld have played pretty memorable roles, others... not so memorable. You&#39;ll&nbsp;have no trouble recognizing them&nbsp;now, but most of these stars were yet to be established&nbsp;when they popped into the world of Seinfeld.&nbsp;

Here is a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-living-american-actors/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of actors</a> you completely forgot were on Seinfeld.&nbsp;

Actors You Completely Forgot Were On 'Seinfeld'

Actors You Completely Forgot Were On Seinfeld

Julian Hoffman

Awards

In a year when so many people relied on there televisions as a happy distraction, it seemed there are even more&nbsp;shows and performances that deserved recognition than usual. Of course, there are only so many slots for so many categories - so plenty of deserving 2020 contenders inevitably wound up on the outside looking in. Here is a look at a few category-specific actors, actresses, and&nbsp;series that could have made a strong case for a nomination.

<a href="https://www.emmys.com/downloads" target="_blank">Click here for the list of Emmy nominations</a>.

50 Snubs From The 2020 Emmy Nominations

General

Erin Maxwell

Golden Globes! Oscars! And even the Razzies! If you love film, TV, and awards season, start ranking now.

Awards Season 2019

2018 TV

Right on the heels of award season nominations stomps the awards show snubs. The Golden Globes 2019 snubs might be slightly less talked about than <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-snubs-from-the-golden-globes-2018/mick-jacobs" target="_blank">what got snubbed in 2018</a>, but that doesn&#39;t mean they don&#39;t sting. The biggest snubs of the 2019 Golden Globes seem to be overlooking the horror and science fiction genres, ignoring films like Annihilation, A&nbsp;Quiet Place, and Hereditary.

Many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-tv-shows-2018/ranker-tv" target="_blank">good 2018 TV shows</a> that were snubbed include The Little Drummer Girl, Maniac, and Succession.

Those who aren&#39;t film fanatics may not realize the Golden Globes snubs carried out against players like Barry Jenkins, Ryan Gosling, and Alex Garland whose directing, acting and screenwriting respectively, got shut out from the 2019 Golden Globes. Do think the 2019 Golden Globe snubs will go down among the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/golden-globe-snubs/ranker-film" target="_blank">worst Golden Globe snubs of all time</a>? Only time will tell.

Seriously, No Nomination For Ryan Gosling's Performance In 'First Man'?

2019 Golden Globes: Biggest Snubs

The 50+ Biggest Snubs Of The 2019 Golden Globes, Ranked

Jules Burke

00s Movies

The best directors of the 2000s rank among some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-living-american-directors">greatest living directors</a> and most among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-oscar-worthy-directors-of-all-time">best directors of all time</a>. These talented filmmakers have brought the world ten years of extraordinary cinema including blockbusters, art films, instant classics, fright fests, and naturally, Academy Award winners. From the Lord of the Rings trilogy to Kill Bill 1 and 2 to the Dark Knight trilogy (lots of series in the oughts...) and beyond, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-movies-of-the-00s">best movies of the '00s</a> were often helmed by these great directors of the decade. Between 2000 and 2009, Steven Spielberg put out catch Me If You Can and Munich, Joel and Ethan Coen had O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men, and Christopher Nolan had Memento and Inception in addition to the Batman franchise.These top directors of the '00s are are no slouches, and their filmographies show it. If you don't see your favorite director of the decade on the list, make sure to add them and see if others share your point of view.

David Fincher

The Best Directors of the 2000s

Person in Film

Best Directors of the 2000s | Top 00s Director List

America's Sweethearts 2015

Celebrities

Everyone has that one crazy uncle who you can always count on to say something ridiculous and insane at a family reunion, and America is no different. There are so many quirky male celebrities who could fit the mold of America’s crazy uncle. Some celebs, like Johnny Depp, do wacky stuff like act like Keith Richards for 10 years straight while living on a private island. And some offbeat actors, like Mel Gibson, go on insaaaaaane racist rants after being pulled over for driving drunk. That’s classic crazy uncle behavior. Deciding on who should be America’s crazy uncle is up to you. Would you prefer a crazy uncle that pulled pranks like George Clooney, or a crazy uncle that wouldn’t stop telling you about why every movie you like is garbage like Quentin Tarantino? The choice is yours. When you’re growing up, the crazy uncle is an important part of your life. They’re there when you need someone to bail you out of jail (or to land you in the slammer in the first place), and they probably helped you have your first drink. Crazy uncles are the best and there are a million different reasons why. What kind of person would you like America’s crazy uncle to be? Go ahead and show the world by voting up the weirdos you think are America’s crazy uncle. And if there are any quirky male celebrities that you think should be considered the crazy uncle of the great United States then add them to this list.

Gary Busey

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Lists that celebrate the film and TV industry’s biggest and brightest. Who will win in 2021, who will lose, and who deserves an honorary award?

The Golden Globes

2020 TV

While 2021 Golden Globe nominations are still up in the air, let&#39;s make our predictions on who will win best actor in a TV drama.

From Perry Mason&#39;s Matthew Rhys to Better Call Saul&#39;s Bob Odenkirk, great actors have given us another year of memorable performances. Other contenders for best TV drama actor include Lovecraft Country&#39;s Jonathan Majors and Ozark&#39;s Jason Bateman.

Make your 2021 Golden Globes predictions&nbsp;by voting up the nominees you think will win, and don&#39;t miss the 78th Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Who Will Win Best TV Drama Actor At The 2021 Golden Globes?

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Molly Gander

Spider-Man

J. Jonah Jameson has been left out of the Marc Webb Spider-Man films, and for good reason. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/j-k-simmons-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference" target="_blank">J.K. Simmons</a>, who played the character in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies, did a superb job. He was so good that he reprised the role, voicing him in the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon. Marc Webb was probably too scared to try to find someone to top his performance. Well, it&#39;s time we get a live action version of JJJ back, and pronto. Whether Sony decides to continue on The Amazing Spider-Man franchise, or Marvel Studios (hopefully) <a href="https://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/sony-shouldnt-give-the-spider-man-rights-back-to-marvel/" target="_blank">gets the Spider-Man rights back</a>, they need to include J. Jonah Jameson in the mix, and this casting poll is your chance to have your voice heard.&nbsp;

JJJ is one of Spider-Man&#39;s greatest foes and doesn&#39;t even have a single superpower at his disposal. He&#39;s almost single-handedly responsible for turning New York City&#39;s best and brightest against the web-slinger time and time again. Without Jonah Jameson, the &quot;Spider-Man menace&quot; wouldn&#39;t exist. And yet, he&#39;s still impossibly lovable in his own way.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-j-jonah-jameson-actors/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">J. Jonah Jameson</a> is an incredibly complicated character, he&#39;s a loving father, a devoted husband, the Editor in Chief of the Daily Bugle, and sometimes even the mayor of NYC. He&#39;s also extremely hot-headed and has a fierce vendetta against vigilantes - especially that wall-crawling freak Spider-Man.

It&#39;ll be incredibly hard to top Simmons&#39;s performance in the previous <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/spider-man-trivia/coy-jandreau" target="_blank">Spider-Man trilogy</a>, but we think we found quite a few contenders. These actors can be stern and commanding, but also soft and loving, and would be perfect for the role. Make sure to vote up all your favorite actors who you think can best portray J. Jonah Jameson. &nbsp;

The Top Actors Who Should Play J. Jonah Jameson

Ranker Comics

80s Movies

We live in an age of reboots and remakes. Although there is currently no plan for a Ferris Bueller remake, it&rsquo;s still fun to think about which modern-day actors would be perfect if the film were to be recast today. Here&rsquo;s a look at some possibilities for a Ferris Bueller&#39;s&nbsp;Day Off remake cast.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-that-are-in-every-john-hughes-movie/zack-howe" target="_blank">John Hughes</a>&rsquo;s love letter to his hometown of Chicago was both a box office smash and a critical success. The teen comedy took skipping school, and not getting caught,&nbsp;to a whole new level. It also made the wise-beyond-his-years Ferris Bueller one of the most iconic characters of the 1980s.&nbsp;

Although it&rsquo;s borderline blasphemous to imagine anyone else besides Matthew Broderick in the titular role, there are several young actors who look like they could possibly play the part. Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet and John Boyega seem charming enough, but are they Ferris Bueller charming?

What about antagonist Principal Rooney or jealous sister Jeanie? And who else could play Ferris&rsquo; sulky best friend Cameron besides Alan Ruck?&nbsp;

Which Ferris Bueller fantasy casting call would fit right into a modern day remake? Take a look at the contenders and then vote up all your favorites.&nbsp;

Who Would Star In 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' If It Were Made Today?

Ann Casano

The 2019 Emmy nominations are in, and it is time to make your predictions. Whether you&#39;re in an Emmy pool or simply like to compete against yourself for <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-accurate-sci-fi-movies/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most accurate</a> Emmys 2019 predictions, you&#39;ve come to the right place.

Below, you&#39;ll find the nominees for Lead Actor in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-historical-drama-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">a Drama Series</a> for the 71st Primetime Emmys, ranked by who is most likely to walk away with the coveted award.

The best actor in a drama series is a prestigious award, and the competition in this category is fierce. Sterling K. Brown, who has previously won the Emmy for best actor for his work on This Is Us, is vying for the award once again. But he&rsquo;s not the only one nominated from beloved ABC drama This Is Us. Milo Ventimiglia is also competing for the coveted trophy. Meanwhile, Jason Bateman was nominated for the best actor Emmy 2019 for his work on Netflix&rsquo;s Ozark.

Billy Porter is up for best actor in a drama series for his work on FX&#39;s&nbsp;Pose. And of course we can&rsquo;t forget Kit Harington&nbsp;for Game of Thrones. Jon Snow was once crowned King of the North by his people - now will Kit Harington become the outstanding lead actor in a drama?

Last, but certainly not least, is Bob Odenkirk who has been nominated three times previously for his work as Jimmy McGill on Better Call Saul. Is 2019 finally his year? There are some great actors on this list, but only one can make it to the top of our Emmy winner predictions 2019.

Who will leave with an Emmy on Sunday, September 22? Show off your Emmy awards predictions and vote up the actor you think is most deserving of the trophy.&nbsp;

Who Will Win Best Actor In A Drama At The 2019 Emmys?

Who Will Win Best Actor In A Drama? Vote For Emmys 2019 Predictions

How many celebrities named Bob can you think of? The famous Bobs and Roberts below have many different professions, including notable actors named Robert, famous musicians named Bob, and even politicians named Bob.

Robert Downey Jr. is certainly one of the most famous Roberts on this list. One of the famous actors named Robert, he is best known for portraying Iron Man in the movies of the Marvel Universe. He has also starred in such films as The Judge, Sherlock Holmes, and Tropic Thunder.

Another of the famous people with the first name Bob is Bob Dylan. To date, the iconic singer-songwriter has released 39 studio albums and 12 live albums.

Did we forget one of your favorite famous men named Robert, Bob, or Bobby? Just add them to the list!

Who Is The Most Famous Bob Or Robert In The World?

Famous Roberts | List of Famous People Named Bob

Celebrity Lists

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This list contains information about the best alternative comedians, loosely ranked by user votes. The best alt comedians come in many forms. Some famous alternative comedians got their start at Largo in Los Angeles while other alternative stand-ups find the funny in absurd TV series. A few hilarious alternative comedians have gone on to become some of the most successful stand-ups in the world.

Who will you find on this <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-original-comedians/lisa-waugh?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top alternative comedians</a> list? Patton Oswalt has to be at the top. Oswalt came up in the alternative comedy scene in the late-1990s. He later teamed-up with fellow alt-comics Maria Bamford, Brian Posehn, and Zach Galifianakis on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-alt-comic-specials/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">Comedians of Comedy Tour</a> bringing their underground humor all over the country. Todd Barry is another hilarious comedian who emerged from the alt comedy scene.

In many ways &ndash; including hosting stand-up shows and booking alt-comics on her TV series &ndash; Sarah Silverman has helped countless alternative stand-up acts to get mainstream exposure. Other hilarious alternative comics featured on this list include Janeane Garofalo, Dana Gould, and David Cross.

Do you have a favorite alternative comedian? Give the best comics a thumbs up and share some of your favorite jokes in the comments section.

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The Funniest Alternative Comedians of All Time

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Ranker Comedy

Clubs

List of Famous Second City Members ranked by fame and popularity. The Second City is a improv based sketch comedy organization that was started in Chicago in 1959, expanded to Toronto in 1973 and now has a theatre in Los Angeles. The Second City hosts performances and classes and it has been the training ground for many of the entertainment industries' funniest individuals.Who is the most famous Second City member? Veteran comedian Joan Rivers tops our list. The opinionated, comic best known for her stand up routines spent some time in 1961 performing on The Second City main stage. Other funny ladies who started their comedy careers at Second City include Kristen Wiig, Tina Fey and Catherine O'Hara. “Saturday Night Live” found many of their featured players at The Second City. The late, great “Animal House” star John Belushi got his start at The Second City as did Dan Akroyd, Chris Farley and Mike Meyers. Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, John Candy and the voice of Homer Simpson, Dan Castellaneta, all have Second City listed on their impressive resumes.Who do you think will be the next big start to emerge from The Second City. Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Famous Second City Members

Famous Second City Members and Alumni

Xavier Freeman

Lists about the sitcom about Ted Mosby, architect, and his pals Barney, Marshall, Lily, and Robin, as they lived, laughed, and loved in New York City, which aired on CBS from 2005 to 2014. It was—wait for it—legendary.

How I Met Your Mother

Then And Now

From hanging out at MacLaren&#39;s to navigating the ups and downs of relationships, viewers laughed along while watching the cast of How I Met Your Mother for nine hilarious seasons. From the first season dropping in 2005 to the ninth season premiering in 2013, the cast aged right along with Ted Mosby and his best friends.

How old is the cast of How I Met Your Mother? Josh Radnor was 31 when he introduced the world to Ted Mosby during season one of How I Met Your Mother. He starred on the CBS series for all nine seasons, which ended when he was 40. From ages 23 to 32, Colbie Smulders played Robin Scherbatsk on all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother.

The 32 year old <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/neil-patrick-harris-facts/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Neil Patrick Harris</a> first suited-up for his role as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother&#39;s first season premiering in 2005. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-alyson-hannigan/michelle-nati" target="_blank">Alyson Hannigan</a> was 31 when she played Lily in season one and Jason Segel portrayed Marshall from ages 25 to 34.

Which HIMYM cast member do you think changed the most in nine seasons?&nbsp;Once you&#39;re done looking back on this great series, you can also find something new to watch with our list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-how-i-met-your-mother/watchworthy" target="_blank">shows like How I Met Your Mother.</a>

How the Cast of How I Met Your Mother Aged from the First to Last Season

Ranker TV

Lists about AMC's monumental series that follows mild-mannered chemistry teacher Walter White as he becomes kingpin Heisenberg, and the spin-off that follows Saul Goodman, a scam artist-turned lawyer.

Breaking Bad

The line between good and bad was often blurred during the five season run of AMC&#39;s Breaking Bad. Many members of the Breaking Bad cast changed a lot during the series, while others kept their appearances and nature consistent throughout their tenure. A few characters&#39; looks also changed from episode to episode as they sustained injuries from their enemies.

So, how old is the cast of Breaking Bad? Bryan Cranston was 52 when he first broke bad as chemistry teacher-turned-meth mogul, Walter White.&nbsp;Aaron Paul was only 29 when he started playing the now iconic role of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jesse-pinkman-best-moments-breaking-bad/eric-vega" target="_blank">Jesse Pinkman</a>.

Dean Norris - who played Hank Schrader from the time he was 45 to 50 - appears to have not aged a day during his five seasons on Breaking Bad.

Who do you think changed the most during their time in the Albuquerque drug world? Take a look at the Breaking Bad cast then and now vote up the characters who changed the most.

How the Cast of Breaking Bad Aged from the First to Last Season

Comedy Central&#39;s Drunk History has it all, from the boozy narration of notable historic moments to rotating cast members who take on the roles of a parade of historical figures. One of the draws of each episode is seeing what celebrity guests will portray which historic characters. This list of the Drunk History cast and guest stars will help you keep track of who has played who.

Although Lin-Manuel Miranda may be known for his turn as Alexander Hamilton, it&#39;s Alia Shawkat who portrays the founding father for his narration. This is just one of several times the actress has been a guest on Drunk History. Another regular member of Drunk History is Colin Hanks, who has played everyone from Mr. Rogers to Charles Dickens. Celebrities who guest star only once on Drunk History are just as memorable, such as Crispin Glover as Thomas Edison (opposite John C. Reilly as Nikola Tesla) or Octavia Spencer as Harriet Tubman.

Let&#39;s refresh our memories, with or without a glass of your favorite drink, and take a look back at some of the people you forgot were guest stars on Drunk History.

Every Single Celebrity Who Has Guest Starred on Drunk History

All 161 Drunk History Cast Members and Celebrity Guest Stars

In the world of comedy, many high-profile comedians got their start on the institution that is Saturday Night Live. Comedians who wrote for SNL would frequently go on to create popular films and television series. From 1975 to today, there are many fantastic writers who have impacted comedy in major, meaningful ways. This list of former SNL writers features all manner of great comedians who have made audiences laugh since their time on NBC's mainstay sketch show.From writers like Larry David and Christopher Guest, female comedians like Sarah Silverman and Laura Kightlinger, and hilarious male stand-ups like Hannibal Buress and Dave Attell, comedians who wrote for SNL run the gamut. With this great list of SNL writers, who went on to notable comedy careers in their own right, you'll get a who's who of comedy throughout the years.Take a look at this list of famous comedians who were&nbsp;Saturday Night Live writers - some of these sketch writers and stand up comedy vets who started in Studio 8H might surprise you!

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Comedians Who Used to Be SNL Writers

Logan Rapp

FX's darkly hilarious anthology series, inspired by that Coen Brothers movie and people who live in the midwest.

Welcome to Fargo

Crime Entertainment

From unknowns to seasoned pros, the Fargo&nbsp;TV series actors come&nbsp;from all parts. Newbie Allison Tolman came out of comedy and brings a sparkling intelligence to Molly Solverson. Seasoned vets such as Ted Danson, Jean Smart, and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/billy-bob-thornton-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Billy Bob Thornton</a> add wonderful layers to the storylines. Adam Goldberg and Russell Harvard as Mr. Numbers and Mr. Wrench are efficient, but not nearly as much as Zahn McClarnon as the killing-machine Hanzee Dent. &nbsp; Let’s look at the Fargo actors in other roles and find where you’ve seen them before. Recognize Michael Hogan from Battlestar Galactica? How about Elizabeth Marvel from House of Cards and True Grit? What else has Glenn Howerton done besides Always Sunny? And remember when Kirsten Dunst played a little girl vampire and hung out with Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt? The Fargo TV show characters are a who’s who of range, depth, and delightful surprises.Additional material by <a href="http://www.ranker.com/profile-of/eric-conner" target="_blank">Eric Conner</a>.

Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk is listed on