North Carolina

Entertainment

List of famous movie actors & actresses who were born in North Carolina, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Some of these celebrities weren't necessarily born in North Carolina, as in some cases North Carolina may only be their hometown and not necessarily their birthplace. If you're from North Carolina then your city's claim to fame might be that the <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> listed below are from there as well. There may be a lot of famous athletes, musicians and other famous people that were born in North Carolina, but this list highlights only names of actors and actresses. The list you're viewing has a variety of items, like Julianne Moore and Evan Rachel Wood, in it.This list answers the questions, "Which actors are from North Carolina?" and "Which famous actors were born in North Carolina?"

Famous Film Actors From North Carolina

Film actor

Film Actors/Actresses From North Carolina | Movie Stars Born In North Carolina

Reference

List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in North Carolina, with photos when available. These renowned North Carolina <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> are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in North Carolina, but everyone on this list grew up in North Carolina and considers it to be their home. This list includes North Carolina TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in North Carolina then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is North Carolina. Various bits of information are available for these North Carolina celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for. The list you're viewing is made up of TV actors like Julianne Moore and Chris Paul.This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from North Carolina?" and "Who are the most famous North Carolina actors?"

TV Actors from North Carolina

TV Actor

North Carolina TV Actors/Actresses List | Television Actors Born/From North Carolina

List of famous alumni from University of South Florida, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of South Florida include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of South Florida alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of South Florida are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from University of South Florida. A factual list, featuring graduates like Hulk Hogan and Lauren Hutton. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of South Florida?” and “Which celebrities are University of South Florida alumni?”

Famous University Of South Florida Alumni

Person

Famous Alumni of University Of South Florida | Celebrities Who Graduated/Went to University Of South Florida

The Americans

Comedy

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

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

Best People Lists, Top 10 People- Find any People List at Ranker

Gallagher

Gallagher is an American comedian and prop comic, known for smashing watermelons as part of his act.

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

The Absolute Most Hilarious Movies Ever Made

Lists about the finals moments of famous people who changed the world.

Celebrity Ends

Death waits for no one, not even beloved performers, award winners, or game changers. This celebrity death watch list features old celebrities about to die, such as actor Norman Lloyd&nbsp;who is still kicking at 106.&nbsp;

Check out our celebrity death predictions below, and if we&rsquo;re missing anyone, feel free to add who you think will be the next famous person to die. The celebrity death pool list is a bit morbid, but unfortunately, death is a part of life. That is why we bring you the celebrity death game.

This <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-deaths-that-were-never-investigated/mike-rothschild?ref=collections_page" target="_blank">celebrity death</a> list is purely for those celebrities near death for whatever reason. This death poll is guessing the next famous person to die odds. Art Rupe, Beverly Cleary,&nbsp;and Marsha Hunt&nbsp;are all in their hundreds, making each of them susceptible to being the celebrity most likely to die next.&nbsp;

Check out the death pool 2021&nbsp;below, and add any celebrities about to die - but only if you think they will be the next celebrity to die in 2021 - or at least one of the next celebrities. Check back to see if your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-celebrity-deaths/rydavis?ref=collections_page" target="_blank">sad, celebrity deaths</a> 2021 predictions unfortunately came true.&nbsp;

Celebrity Death Pool 2021

Celebrity Death Pool 2021 | List of Predictions About Dead Celebrities

Jules Burke

So long, 2020! Don't let the door hit you on the way out!

This Is 2020

2020

UPDATED: Check out <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2021/calistylie" target="_blank">the celebrity death pool 2021</a>.&nbsp;

They may be beloved performers, award winners, or game changers, but no matter how famous, you can&rsquo;t escape death. This celebrity death watch list features old celebrities about to die, such as Marsha Hunt&nbsp;who is still kicking at 103.&nbsp;

Check out our celebrity death predictions below, and if we&rsquo;re missing anyone, feel free to add who you think will be the next famous person to die. The celebrity death pool list is a bit macabre, but unfortunately, death is a part of life. That is why we bring you the celebrity death game.

This celebrity death list is purely for those celebrities near death for whatever reason. This death poll is guessing the next famous person to die odds. Norman Lloyd, Olivia de Havilland, Roberta McCain, and Kirk Douglas are all in their hundreds, making each of them susceptible to being the celebrity most likely to die next.&nbsp;

Check out the death pool 2020 below, and add any celebrities about to die - but only if you think they will be the next celebrity to die in 2020 - or at least one of the next celebrities. Check back to see if your sad, celebrity deaths 2020 predictions unfortunately came true.&nbsp;

Celebrity Death Pool 2020

Celebrity Death Pool 2020 | List of Predictions About Dead Celebrities

These men are some of the best 80s comedians, all of whom were inspired by the 1970s generation of comics, but made stand up comedy their own. The funniest 80s stand up comedians were in their prime during this decade, but much of their success lasted several decades (and TV shows later). For instance, before he was a 1990s movie star, Robin Williams was known for being one the best male comedians of the 80s. From the Comedy Store stages in Los Angeles to the Mork and Mindy soundstage on television, Williams’ reputation as one of the best 80s stand up comedians is what led to his meteoric rise to fame. Robin Williams is not the only one of the funniest 80s comedians to stay famous forever, as this list of the top 80s comedians will be a nostalgic trip down comedy lane. Vote up the men you think are some of the funniest 80s <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">stand up comedians</a>, whether it is the weird standup character created by Bobcat Goldthwait or the deadpan one liners delivered by Steven Wright. Like Wright, many of the top 80s stand up comedians came from the city of Boston, including Lenny Clarke and Denis Leary. But a list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-artists-of-the-_80s?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best 80s</a> stand ups — or in this case, the best 80s male comedians — would be incomplete without famed jokesters Rodney Dangerfield and Eddie Murphy. It was during this time that Dangerfield became known, not only as one of the funniest 80s male comedians, but also as a legend. Meanwhile, Murphy’s stand up specials solidified him as one of the funniest male comedians of the 80s. Check out this list of great <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-jewish-comedians/famous-jews?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">80s comedians</a>, and specifically great 80s male comedians, like Sam Kinison and Billy Crystal.

Steven Wright

The Best Male Stand Up Comedians of the '80s

Funniest Male Comics of the '80s, Ranked

Ranker Comedy

Comedy Central's one-hundred best stand-up comedians. These funny people have the best standup routines ever. For the full article and photo gallery go to: http://67.23.0.101/list/comedy-central-100-greatest-standups-all-time

Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Standups of All Time

Celebrity Insider

This list contains information about the best prop comedians, loosely ranked by user votes. The best prop comedians come in many forms. Some famous prop comedians incorporate food into their acts while other prop comedians generate laughs from puppets. A few hilarious prop comedians have gone on to become some of the most successful stand-ups in the world.Who will you find on this top prop comedians list? Carrot Top has to be near the top. Carrot Top is arguably one of the most famous prop comedians to ever hit the stand-up stage. Along with unique props, his bright red hair and self-depricating humor are cornerstones of his comedy. The watermelon smashing stand-up Gallagher is another popular prop comic.Steve Martin started his stand-up career using a variety of props, most famously an arrow through his head. Other funny comics featured on this best prop comedians list include Harpo Marx, Rip Taylor, and Howie Mandel.Which prop comic do you think is the funniest? Take a look at this list and give your favorites a thumbs up to make sure they end up at the top.

The Funniest Prop Comedians of All Time

Best Prop Comedians | List of Funniest Comics Who Use Props 

American comedians are some of the top rated stand up comedians in the world. These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest stand up comedians</a> this country has produced, including people who made their names as stand up comics and then went on to have great careers in other areas of entertainment and media. You could say that one's environment does a lot to shape a famous comedian. Usually stand up comics are a product of their environment and experiences and in this case, that has a lot to do with their country. Comedians from the U.S. &nbsp;are usually more accustomed to diversity and also tend to be more sensitive and politically correct than comedians from other countries. Which comedians, male or female, on this list are the most quintessentially American? Since everyone's humor is different, especially in such a diverse nation, there's bound to be some disagreement. From southern/country comedians like Jeff Foxworthy to New Yorkers like Jerry Seinfeld, this list ranks the best of the best. Vote for your favorite American comedians and leave a comment with your thoughts.&nbsp;

Gallagher

Gallagher is listed on