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Richard Pryor. Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor Sr. (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important stand-up comedians of all time.
Norm Macdonald. Norman Gene Macdonald [i] (October 17, 1959 [ii] – September 14, 2021) was a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer whose style was characterized by deadpan delivery, eccentric understatement, and the use of folksy, old-fashioned turns of phrase. [1] [2] [3] He appeared in many films and was a regular guest on late ...
gallaghersmash .com. Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. (July 24, 1946 – November 11, 2022), [ 1] known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop and observational routine that included the signature act of smashing a watermelon on stage with a wooden sledgehammer.
George Carlin. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor, and author. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". He was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics ...
Bob Saget. Robert Lane Saget (May 17, 1956 – January 9, 2022) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, and television host. He portrayed Danny Tanner on the sitcom Full House (1987–1995) and its sequel Fuller House (2016–2020). Saget was the original host of America's Funniest Home Videos (1989–1997), and the voice of ...
4 August: Comedian Frank Fontaine died of a heart attack immediately after performing at a benefit show where he had just raised $25,000 for heart research. 1980: Jayan, the biggest star in Malayalam cinema, was killed in a helicopter accident while refilming a stunt for the action movie Kolilakkam. Jayan was hanging onto the helicopter's ...
Website. mitchhedberg.net. Mitchell Lee Hedberg (February 24, 1968 – March 30, 2005) [ 2] was an American stand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and deadpan delivery. [ 3] His comedy typically featured short, sometimes one-line jokes [ 4] mixed with absurd elements and non sequiturs.
Life and career. Gregory was born in Lithonia, Georgia, on May 6, 1946, and worked as a salesperson until he was 36, when he began introducing performers at The Punch Line comedy club in Atlanta. His first feature act at the Punch Line was February 17, 1982. [4]