Higashi Sonomanma About Japanese comedian and politician who hosted the game show, Takeshi’s Castle. He was also the Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture from 2007 to 2011. Life Before Becoming Famous He graduated from Senshu University in 1980 and in 2000, he attended Waseda University where he studied the arts and local autonomy. Other Informations After […]
Dede Sunandar About Indonesian comedian and presenter who is best known for hosting the show DahSyat on the RCTI network. Life Before Becoming Famous He first began his career as a comedian on the Trans7 television station. His first appearance was on the Opera Van Java show in 2012. Other Informations In addition to his […]
Amber Nash About Best known for providing the voice of Pam on the FX hit animated comedy series Archer, which also stars H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Jessica Walter and Chris Parnell. She also starred in the Adult Swim cartoon series Frisky Dingo, created by Archer showrunner Adam Reed, from 2006 to 2008. Life Before […]
Bard Ylvisaker About Performing alongside his brother Vegard Ylvisaker, he makes up one half of the comedy duo Ylvis. With his brother, he hosts a talk show called Tonight with Ylvis. Life Before Becoming Famous His professional career began in 2000 when he performed in the critically acclaimed Ylvis – A Cabaret. Alongside his brother, […]
D'Lai About Standup comedian first known as a writer and performer on the television series Who’s Got Jokes. He has also appeared on BET’s Comicview and posted skits and sketches on his YouTube channel DLAITV. Life Before Becoming Famous One of his earliest successes was in 2004 when he won the Las Vegas Star Search. […]
Dennis Miller About Famed comedian and host who became known for his dry wit and sarcasm. He has hosted his own shows and starred in several movies. Life Before Becoming Famous In 1976, he graduated from Point Park University with a journalism degree. Other Informations His big break came when he joined the cast of […]
Ardal O'hanlon About Irish comedian who us known for playing Father Dougal McGuire in the TV sitcom, Father Ted. His novel, The Talk of the Town, was published in 1998. Life Before Becoming Famous In 1987, he graduated with a degree in Communications Studies from Dublin City University. Other Informations He wrote and hosted the […]
Kim Sook About Comedian, television actress, and writer who is best known for her work on the first and second seasons of Sister’s Slam Dunk. In 2016, she was recognized with a KBS Entertainment Award for excellence in a talk show. Life Before Becoming Famous She attended Youngsan University and made her television debut on Gag Concert in 2002. Other […]
Oliver Otieno About Professional standup comedian who is known for hosting several television programs as well as being a writer and director of films other comedic shorts. He shares his humorous content on his Instagram account with his over 320,000 Instagram followers. Life Before Becoming Famous He first began sharing comedic content to his Instagram in […]
Kim Young-chul About Comedian and performer who rose to fame after delivering the viral catch phrase “Cheer up, super power” on the variety show Infinite Challenge. In 2018, he appeared on the South Korean reality TV program Grandma’s Restaurant in Samcheong-dong. Life Before Becoming Famous In 2000, he was the recipient of the Comedian Award for Male Comedy […]
Dick Gregory About Nightclub comedian, political activist, and nutritional consultant known just as much for his comedy as he was for his political message on civil rights. Life Before Becoming Famous He pursued comedy at the urging of his commanding officer in the Army, where he won several Army talent shows. He later performed as […]
Stephnie Weir About Known best for her six-year-long association (in the early 2000s) with the Madtv sketch comedy series, she also appeared in such television shows as Big Day, Weeds, and Modern Family. Life Before Becoming Famous After graduating from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, she began performing with Second City, a renowned Chicago sketch comedy troupe. Other […]
Ole Olsen About Made up half of the comedy duo called Olsen and Johnson which featured them improvising lyrics to ragtime tunes and exchanging insults. They were also skilled vaudevillians. Life Before Becoming Famous He was a graduate of Northwest University and earned a degree in music. Other Informations He performed on Broadway starting in […]
Zakir Khan About Indian stand-up comedian who was declared the winner of Comedy Central’s India’s Best Stand Up Comedian competition in 2012. In addition to his stand-up comedy, he is known for his work on the comedy news show Air with AIB. Life Before Becoming Famous He grew up in the city of Indore. Other […]
John Oliver About British comedian and actor best known for his appearances as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom Community, and in 2014 he began hosting the show Last Week Tonight on HBO. Life Before Becoming Famous After graduating from university, he debuted his comedy at the […]