Craig Robinson may be best known as ""Darryl from the warehouse"" on The Office, but those who have seen his stand-up sets know that he's adept at showing off his musical and comedic talents simultaneously. Bringing his keyboard along for early gigs on the comedy festival circuit and Def Comedy Jam, Robinson often accompanies himself while serenading audience members or... read full bio
Craig Ferguson, a Scottish-American comedian, actor, writer, and television host, was born on May 17, 1962. His most well-known role was as host of the CBS late-night talk show The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), for which he received a Peabody Award in 2009 for his discussion with Desmond Tutu, the South African archbishop. He also served as... read full bio
Brad Garrett's roots are in standup comedy. He has headlined at Bally's Park Place and co-headlined with the Temptations at Trump Plaza. He has also worked at the Sands with Frank Sinatra; Caesar's Palace with David Copperfield, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson; Harrah's with Sammy Davis, Jr., and the Beach Boys; and Radio City Music Hall with Julio Iglesias. Garrett's... read full bio
A graduate from the famed High School of the Performing Arts in New York, Marlon Wayans, the youngest member of the Wayans family, headed west and became a cast member on the Emmy Award-winning comedy series ""In Living Color."" His feature film credits include a co-starring role in ""Mo' Money"" with brother Damon, and ""Above the Rim"" with Tupac Shakur.... read full bio
With his distinct comedic style and unmistakable charisma, comedian, actor, and writer Rob Riggle has made a lasting impression on the entertainment business. Riggle, who was born and reared in Louisville, Kentucky, has had a stunning rise to stardom. Riggle turned to a career in comedy after serving as a Marine Corps officer. He immediately established himself in the improv and... read full bio
Over the course of his career, launched on the Dr. Demento radio show, Weird Al Yankovic has parodied everyone from one-hit wonders like Toni Basil (whose hit “Mickey” helped inspire Weird Al’s “Ricky”) to long-lived groups like Queen (“Another One Bites the Dust” became “Another One Rides the Bus” in Weird Al’s hands) to superstars like Michael Jackson. In fact,... read full bio
"Chris Hardwick is a geek. Granted, he may not be the archetypal plump, greasy Star Trek fan-fiction geek, writing a botnet computer virus to cripple the world’s banking system while mired in his own virginity, but how else do you categorize a man with chess trophies, an insect collection and a not-so-unused collection of D & D dice Following his nerdly... read full bio
Rickey Smiley is one of the few “clean” comics that is amongst the upper echelon of contemporary great comedians. The multi-talented comedian is, however, much, much more. Smiley has delivered memorable performances on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club”, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Snaps.” His show, Rickey Smiley For Real, often includes a band which he accompanies, playing... read full bio
W. Kamau Bell is an African American stand-up comedian, who has become one of the fastest growing stars in the world of political comedy. After his success with the second season of CNN’s Docu-Series United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell challenges audiences with his thought-provoking one-man show, The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour. Kamau... read full bio
Kevin Smith, the filmmaker, goes to colleges and does a 4 hour Q&A session with the audience, almost like a Storytellers" type scenario. Sometimes he brings a member of the casts of Clerks, Dogma, Chasing Amy, etc... Jason Mewes is the character "Jay." Kevin Smith himself is "Silent Bob." They talk about filmmaking, writing, and the "business" as a whole.... read full bio
The American comedian, writer, and actor Mike Birbiglia is an observational comedian. His comedy style brings laughter to all of his audience without the insult tactics, political barbs, or blue humor. He has starred in three Comedy Central specials. His first Comedy Central special appeared in 2006 Two Drink Mike and was followed the year after with My Secret Public... read full bio
Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson is best known for his former recurring role on the popular crime drama Law & Order, and his first starring role in his own sitcom All About the Andersons. Additionally, his early career was marked with a memorable 4-episode arc on the final season of The Bernie Mac Show and supporting roles in the films... read full bio
When Jeffrey Ross performs, the audience doesn't giggle, they are in stitches. His killer spots on practically every late night program and his show-stopping performances at the Friars Club Roasts have ensured Jeffrey‘s permanent place in the comedy history books. Jeffrey was instrumental in bringing the annual Friars Roasts to Comedy Central, which have been the network’s highest rated broadcast... read full bio
Jim Jefferies is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He first gained international attention after he was attacked onstage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store. He became a recognizable name in the US after his famous one hour special on HBO. Jefferies has performed at numerous festivals, and appeared on numerous BBC television shows. He starred in a... read full bio
Samantha Bee was born and raised in Toronto Canada and understands that, yes, it's very clean there. Having no appreciable skill set or professional aspirations, she turned to acting and found it compatible with her lazy lifestyle. She began her career by doing numerous commercial campaigns, as well as participating in the all-female sketch troupe The Atomic Fireballs. Bee rose... read full bio
Rosie O'Donnell is a comedian who made the move to the big screen with 1992's A League of Their Own, going on to host her own daytime talk show as well as co-host The View. She is an American comedian, actress, author, and television personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT... read full bio
Terry Wayne Fator is a ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, and singer from Dallas, Texas. Fator is capable of doing over 100 ventriloquial impersonations, and uses 16 different puppets in his act. He was the winner of season two of America's Got Talent, and received the million dollar prize. The following year, he was signed on as the headliner at The Mirage... read full bio
The critically acclaimed Web series ""Broad City"" moves to Comedy Central as a half-hour scripted series. It's created by and stars Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer as 20-something best friends who are trying to navigate life in New York, despite that their adventures always seem to lead down unexpected and bizarre paths. They have very little money, but they are... read full bio
"Eugenio Derbez is unquestionably one of Mexico’s best-known actors, the most recognized actor among the Spanish-speaking population in the United States, and most importantly, one of the most influential actors in Latin America. An impressive ability to transform into any character he creates or impersonates and a continuous innovative comedic style has led him to the top of popularity polls... read full bio
Annette Jones, (known as Leslie Jones), is an American comedian and actress. She is most famous as a cast member and writer from Saturday Night Live. Since joining SNL, Jones has made in movies such as the remake of ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Trainwreck’, ‘Masterminds’, and ‘Sing’. Jones has also done work on a list of television series that include, ‘The Blacklist’, ‘Kevin... read full bio
