These are the most laugh-out-loud comedians we’ve ever seen. Some of them may be new to you, others are classic, but trust us when we say, you’ll enjoy this post.
10. Sam Kinison
9. Lenny Bruce
8. Rodney Dangerfield
7. Bill Cosby
6. Steve Martin
5. Dave Chapelle
4. Eddie Murphy
3. Chris Rock
2. Richard Pryor
1. George Carlin
Have any honorable mentions? Let us know in the comments, who knows, someone here might get bumped!
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omg robin williams isnt on here *shame on you*
Where the hell is Louis C.K. ‘s name on here??
WTF! I can understand bill cosby, but dave chappelle? and what’s with half these guys being black! totally biest. 90% of black comedians are not funny!
Just because you have bad taste doesn’t mean everyone else has to…
What about Steven Wright. Hes one of the funniest out there.
^^
Chappelle is the best comedian this decade
Mitch Hedberg=#1
I Agree!!! Mitch Hedberg would have become a legend if he didn’t die from overdose.
EH wtf is russel peters
killing them softly chappelle so funny. even what its worth was funny too. and the chappelle seasons were the best.
I agree with Dude, Louis C.K. should be on this list.
Louis C.K is one of the best comedians in the world!! Where is he?
Pablo Francisco
Russel Peters
At least honorable mention
Pablo Francisco!!!!
Bill Hicks should have been number one. He was the best comedian in history. It should have been….
Chris Rock
1) Bill Hicks
2) George Carlin
3) Lenny Bruce
4) Richard Pryor
5) Sam Kinison
6) Lewis Black
7) Dave Chapelle
9) Bill Cosby
10)Robin Williams
Yeah, where the fuck is Bill Hicks?
I think the Irish guy, Tommy Tiernan, is hilarious. He should replace Sam Kinnison.
Gerry Dee is the funniest ever
What about chris tucker adam sandler ben stiller will ferrell martin lawrence
Non of them are stand up legends. Sandler is closest, but those guys are famous for comedy acting, not stand up comedy
Seriously… where is Bill Hicks?
lewis black, andrew dice clay, david cross, doug standhope?
carlos mencia, paul rodriguez, george lopez?
WTF!! Those ignorant pricks are not funny! oh look i can make fun of my grandma and say pinche fifty fucken times! Get a life!
JERRY SEINFEILD !!!!!!! he made observation comedy what it is today!!
Jerry Seinfeld !!!!!!!
What about Demetri Martin? he is hilarious. honorable mention is a must.
The list seems to be American exclusive so calling it “top ten comedians of all time” is a bit of a joke. Top ten American Comedians perhaps but top ten of all time, hardly.
WHAT ABOUT JIM CARREY!!! THIS MUST BE A MISTAKE IDK HALF OF THESE PPL
Throw in Lewis Black: Black on Broadway part 1!!! check it out, he’s hilarious!!
Great list. I’m not going to lie, that’s just about how I have it exactly, especially with Carlin number one.
Robin Williams is a joke thief…he has no right to be on any list. Nor does Dane Cook, Dennis Leary, or Carlos Mencia.
I would have Louis C.K. on here, as well as Redd Foxx. Tough call though, as far as the order. I wouldn’t have Cosby on there.
But, Carlin is by and large the best ever. I don’t imagine anyone else will replace him. He was not only hilarious, but his social criticism was unparalleled. His mastery of noticing bizarre, illogical euphemisms was astounding. His deliveries were impeccable. I wish could sacrifice the lives of Dane Cook, Carlos Mencia, and all the members of Creed to bring George Carlin back to life so he could keep making comedy for 200 years.
Dane Cook is hilarious and a “rock star of the comedian world” When he tells jokes people don’t laugh, they scream his name. So in the words of Dane Cook “I’LL FUCKING KILL YOU”
What the…. stop trolling websites Mr. Cook… I’m sorry but only they are drunk or high do people find you funny, however that’s a large population, so keep up the good work.
RUSSELL PETERS IS THE BEST COMEDIAN EVERR! why is he not here?
Seriously, Carlin, Pryor, Rock, Dangerfield, and Hicks, top 5 imo
PS How can anyone even print the hideous word Dane Cook when discussing comedians?
What??? why are these all yanks. Where are the ones from the rest of the world, like the brilliant scottish comedian Billy Connely and other great legends amongst standup. This is obviously been made by an American who has not seen a wide enough range of standups to give a decent list of great stand ups. Although i agree the standups on this list are deserving enough to be labelled great comedians.
Yes, and there are so many brilliant German stand-up comedians, where are they on the list?
But seriously, apart from being really clever and controversial, has Lenny Bruce ever said anything that was funny?
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll try and come up with a compelling reason why George Carlin is better than Bill Hicks (he is, you know…)
I may be a while
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Lots of these lists miss the best cuz they the people making them aren’t familiar with the greats from the past. This list is really good but I’d add RUSSELL PETERS. Ranked by Forbes as one of the top ten highest grossing comics in the U.S., in 2009 and 2010. My homeboy knows how to do it, and one of the few who does it with class.
I have been so beiwlerded in the past but now it all makes sense!
Eddie Izzard!!!!!
Dress To Kill. Hands down, top 5 worthy!!!!
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rowan atkinson is the best!!!!!!
is this a sexist list?! WHERES WANDA SYKES? she deserves a spot in the top 5
Where the fuck is Louie CK?
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