Anders Holm, an American comedian and actor, co‑created and starred in the Comedy Central series Workaholics and later appeared in the short‑lived NBC show Champions. Together with fellow Workaholics creators Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine and Kyle Newacheck, he founded the sketch troupe Mail Order Comedy.
Donald Glover is a comedian from United States, born in 1983. Known for The Lion King, Atlanta, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Doug Stanhope is an American stand‑up comedian who also writes, acts, takes part in political activism and hosts a podcast. His comedy relies on vulgar, confrontational observations about life.
Foster Murrell Brooks (May 11 1912 – December 20 2001) was a U.S. actor and comic best remembered for playing a endearing drunk in nightclub acts and television shows.
Frank Caliendo Jr. is an American comedian, actor and impressionist best known for his impersonations on the Fox Network television series MADtv as well as being the in‑house prognosticator for Fox NFL Sunday. In 2007 and 2008, he performed impersonations on his own show, Frank TV, which aired on TBS.
Jack Eagle, an actor from the United States, built his reputation on television advertisements, most famously appearing as Brother Dominic in Xerox’s Super Bowl commercial.
Jack Handey, an American comedy writer, gained fame through his series “Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey,” a collection of bizarre one‑sentence jokes that appeared on Saturday Night Live, as well as the short pieces “Fuzzy Memories” and “My Big Thick Novel,” all delivered in his trademark deadpan style. Contrary to popular belief, Handey is an actual individual—not a fictional alias or character.
Patrick Cashman, an American stand‑up comic who also works as a television and radio personality, lives and performs in the Seattle metropolitan area.
Paul Christian Scheer is a U.S. comedian, actor, filmmaker and podcaster. He rose to prominence with his performances on FX/FXX’s The League and Showtime’s comedy series Black Monday. Scheer also helped create and appeared in MTV’s Human Giant and Adult Swim’s NTSF:SD:SUV::, and has held recurring parts on ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat and HBO’s Veep. Additionally, he lends his voice to the character Chip Whistler in Disney’s animated show Big City Greens.
Paul Varghese, an American comic and actor of Indian heritage, competed on the second season of Last Comic Standing and reached the semi‑final round. He recorded his first full national‑television set on March 8, 2007 for Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, which aired on July 13, 2007. In Dallas he was a regular on the Pugs and Kelly show, handling the noon‑to‑3 p.m. weekday slot on Live 105.3/Free FM while the station and program were still on the air.
Pete Barbutti, an American stand‑up and musician, appeared on Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show a total of 38 times between 1971 and 1992. In 1983 he briefly fronted his own variety series, Pete’s Place. His career began in his teens playing polka on the accordion, later shifting toward comedy while still weaving music into his act, exemplified by the routine known as the “cordeen teacher.”
Ronald Ralph Schell built his career as an American actor and stand‑up comic. On May 28, 1959 he showed up on the Groucho Marx‑hosted quiz show You Bet Your Life, delivering a rapid‑fire stream of beatnik‑style banter. His stand‑up material first coalesced at San Francisco’s famed Hungry i nightclub. He can be heard introducing the Kingston Trio at the opening of their 1962 College Concert album. Most viewers remember him for playing Duke Slater in the 1960s television series Gomer Pyle – USMC.
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The United States has one of the world’s most diverse and influential comedy scenes, with American comedians performing everywhere from small comedy clubs and theaters to major festivals, television studios, streaming platforms and sold-out arenas. From classic stand-up and sketch comedy to improvisation, sitcoms and modern online humor, comedy in the USA comes in countless styles.
GiggleTime brings together comedians from across the United States, making it easy to discover famous American comedians as well as newer performers from the country's constantly evolving comedy scene.
American stand-up comedy has a long tradition of comedians developing their material in comedy clubs before taking it to theaters, television and streaming services. Major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Austin have become important centers for stand-up, with clubs providing stages for both established performers and emerging comedians.
American stand-up covers an enormous range of subjects and styles. Some comedians focus on observational humor and everyday life, while others explore relationships, politics, culture, family, social issues or personal experiences. One of the defining features of the American comedy scene is this variety, with performers often developing highly individual voices and approaches to comedy.
The United States has produced generations of comedians who have become influential figures in stand-up, television, film and popular culture. Names such as George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Jerry Seinfeld and Joan Rivers helped shape American comedy for different generations.
More recent American comedians have continued to expand the possibilities of stand-up and comedy entertainment. Performers such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Ali Wong, John Mulaney and many others have built large audiences through live performances, television, film and streaming specials.
GiggleTime makes it possible to explore comedians from different generations and discover performers beyond the most familiar names.
American comedy is much bigger than stand-up. Sketch comedy has played an important role in television, with programs such as Saturday Night Live introducing generations of comedians, writers and performers to huge audiences.
Improvisational comedy is also an important part of the American scene, particularly in cities such as Chicago and New York. Improvisation and sketch groups have provided a pathway for many performers who later moved into television, movies and stand-up.
American sitcoms and comedy films have also had a major impact on popular culture. From classic television comedies to modern streaming productions, American comedians regularly move between live comedy, acting, writing, producing and online entertainment.
Comedy in the United States is not concentrated in a single region. New York City and Los Angeles are major hubs for professional comedians, while Chicago has a particularly strong tradition of improvisational and sketch comedy.
Other cities, including Boston, Austin, Philadelphia, Seattle and Nashville, have developed active local comedy communities with clubs, theaters, open-mic nights and independent performers.
This regional diversity means that American comedy can feel very different from one city to another. Local culture, accents, experiences and audiences all influence the material comedians develop on stage.
The way people discover comedians in the USA has changed significantly with the growth of streaming platforms, podcasts, social media and short-form video. A comedian can now build an audience through clips and online performances before appearing on television or performing in major venues.
Podcasts have also become an important part of the American comedy ecosystem, allowing comedians to develop their personalities and connect with audiences outside traditional stand-up performances. Social media has created another route for emerging comedians, particularly those who specialize in short sketches, observations and viral comedy.
Whether you enjoy classic American stand-up, modern comedy specials, sketch comedy, improv, sitcoms or internet humor, there are countless American comedians to discover.
Explore the GiggleTime comedian directory to find comedians from the United States and discover different generations, comedy styles and voices from across the American comedy scene.
