Mitch Hedberg Comedian

Mitch Hedberg was the underground’s favorite, and was a brand new kind of comedian. He was the kind of guy people would go see even when they knew all the jokes (and at times, crowds would shout the punchlines out early to Hedberg during his brief reign).Hedberg didn’t break into the game on SNL, for him a 1996 David Letterman appearance propelled him to stardom. He was soon touring with a

Robin Williams Comedian

It’s still debatable whether Williams ever had funny, but assume that at one point his hyperkinetic, wild facial expression and vocal range silliness was absolutely hilarious. Perhaps best known for voicing the genie in “Aladdin,” Williams is known for his incredible versatility as an actor — versatility that eventually destroyed his funny.Williams gained fame on the show “Mork and Mindy”

Dave Chappelle Comedian

It hurts to put Dave Chappelle on this list, but one of the most innovative, groundbreaking comedians of all time has clearly lost his funny.For a while in Chappelle’s career, fame was elusive, although hilarity always abounded. He appeared in numerous television guest spots, and starred in the stoner cult classic “Half Baked,” which will be quoted until there is not a leaf of marijuana

Adam Sandler Comedian

Adam Sandler was one of the most talented comedians of his generation, and then he made this list. Sandler made his name on SNL in the 1990’s as a writer and actor. He was first known for songs such as the “Chanukah song” and had a burgeoning film and television career throughout the decade, starring in films such as “The Waterboy,” “Billy Madison” and “Happy Gilmore.” He was the quirky,

Chris Rock Comedian

This man was a riot. For any follower of comedy, Chris Rock’s early standup contained the rawest, roughest, wildest bits since Eddy Murphy and Richard Pryor. He discussed race at length, and his comedy pushed for recognition of how race relations affected our society. It was heavy stuff, but his full on contact on serious issues pushed him to become the most famous comedian in America

Jerry Seinfeld Comedian

Seinfeld is a genius, both in standup comedy and the sitcom model. He revolutionized them both and still managed to be unable to hold on to his funny after his youth, but these days he’s a bit long in the tooth.Seinfeld’s break came in 1981 when he got a chance to be on “The Tonight Show,” impressing Johnny Carson mightily. Soon after, Seinfeld ruled the standup club and television

Will Ferrell Comedian

Will Ferrell reached the highest peak of success a comedian can aim for. Like Chappelle or Rock before him, he became the most quoted man in America… And just as quickly became the lingering jokester that everyone was finished with.Ferrell graduated from USC in 1990 with a degree in Sports Information. However, being a sports broadcaster was clearly not his destiny. Ferrell spent years

Jim Carrey Comedian

Jim Carrey comes from the same school of comedy as Robin Williams, as wild and manic as possible. Carrey got his big break due to his friendship with Damon Wayans, being featured in the underappreciated sketch-comedy show “In Living Color.”Carrey parlayed his buzz into a monster acting career in the 90’s, starring in movies such as “The Mask,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and “Dumb and

Steve Martin Comedian

One of the original, true kings of comedy, Steve Martin, spent decades as one of the funniest men on earth. Born during World War II, Martin is the aging champion still able to find work today. Too bad he lost his funny along the way.During the late 60’s and early 70’s Martin worked as a comedy writer and stand-up comedian. He won Emmy’s and was regaled for his absurdist, quirky humor.

Dan Aykroyd Comedian

In Dan Aykroyd we find the story of the occasionally funny role-player who loses it all to his own mental implosion.Aykroyd got his start on SNL, but, for a change of pace, worked as a writer and actor on the show for its first four seasons from 1975-79. He was known for his unusual subjects and punch lines, as well as his political imitations of Jimmy Carter and Richard Nixon. Perhaps he

Eddie Murphy Comedian

Eddie Murphy was one of the most hysterically funny comedians the world has ever known. His ability to imitate is unparalleled, and seeing his standup meant really getting to see the comedic styling of a host of different people. He was known for the deliberate insensitivity of his jokes towards many different groups (overweight people, gays, etc).Murphy, like a lot of comedians, got his

Dane Cook Comedian

It’s more than possible that Dane Cook never had any funny. Perhaps America is just so stupid that they could make someone wildly famous for being funny when they never were. In fact, this is all true. Cook makes the list for how powerfully unfunny he is and always will be. His negative funny is like the rarest, most unwanted Pokémon: Depressimon.Cook’s style of comedy is akin to a

Bill Cosby Comedian

What made Cosby so remarkable was his ability to be completely hilarious while never getting dirty, manic or indulging in slapstick. And how about those sweaters? They were beautiful.Cosby got started on the 1960′s dramatic adventure series “I Spy,” as well as being featured on “The Tonight Show,” and was given national exposure proving him a fine, funny fellow.What is most touching about

Woody Allen Comedian

Woody Allen is perhaps the most neurotic, self-absorbed comedian ever to gain way into celebrity through his funny. He was born in Brooklyn before World War II, and his real name is Allan Stewart Konigsberg. He is as Jewish a person as they come, and his acting, writing and directing all reflected this identity, which was always portrayed as being directly connected with his own

Martin Lawrence Comedian

Martin Lawrence fell harder than most. Lawrence had a rags to riches tale of comedic success which was quickly followed by a litany of terrible, awful movies detailing the death of his funny. For Lawrence it all began in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” as well as various standup specials and hosting Def Comedy Jam. All this led to the hit sitcom “Martin,” which, in the eyes of many,