Art of standup comedy is really something that we should always give much respect. Comedy really required hard work and dedication. It takes a long time to be a comic and to create a large fan base. The comedian led really a tough life and at the same time they have to bring laughter on the faces of people or fans. Top 10 best ever stand-up comedians are:
1. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian. He was a multi talented man, he has performed as an actor as well as author, and he won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums. He is the best ever comedian. Carlin was famous for his black humour as well as his thoughts on politics, the English language.
2. Jerry Seinfeld: recently news revealed the fact that, “Curb,” featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards, drew 1.6 million viewers in its first airing at 9 p.m. and cumulative 2.6 million when the same-night rerun is factored in. This has taken Jerry on top of all present stand up comedians.
3. Russell Peters is the funniest among all, a super funny man with best ideas. These days the Canadian comedian Russell Peters is forming a team with SIRIUS Satellite Radio in search of the funniest Canadian amateur comic.
4. Dane Cook is a famous comedian. “Comedian Dane in his journey of comedy, Cook lands the highest-charting comedy album in 26 years,” says “Billboard.” “He has bundles of TV appearances moreover Cook focuses on the balance between the verbal and physical delivery of his comedy”.
5. Dave Chappell was born on August 24, 1973). He is an American comedian, screenwriter and also a producer. In 2003, he became popular because of his sketch comedy television series, Chappelle’s Show. He got 43rd rank from Comedy Central in the list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians.
6. Micah S. “Katt” Williams was born on September 2, 1973 besides comedy. He is a good rapper, singer and actor also. He is acknowledged for his stint on Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘n’ Out.
7. Robin Williams got recognition as he played the role of an alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, late in his career he has adopted stand up comedy and started tickling the ribs of his fans. Moreover, he has performed in many feature films since 1980. In the year 1997, He has rewarded with the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for film Good Will Hunting. His accomplishments not stop here, he has won many awards in the field of comedy three Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and also three Grammy Awards.
8. Mike Birbiglia began his career winning a comedy contest while at student at Georgetown. He’s a regular contributor to “This American Life,” He had 3 Comedy Central specials and got nomination for a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his one-man show, “Sleepwalk with me.”
9. Chris Rock is a stand up comedian has recently released a documentary “Good Hair,” In which the comedian Chris Rock casts a significant and humorous eye on the Black hair-care business and identifies the historical, political and social issues.
10. Steve Martin recently played a pretty mean banjo as part of his stand-up act. He also has earned famed as an actor and a writer. He is also a singer “The Crow” is his first all-music album, and right now his current decided tour is his first as a musician.