Annie Lederman is an American stand‑up comedian and podcast host whose material often taps into a difficult past, including her battle with alcoholism during her teenage and early adult years. A Philadelphia native, she studied art at the College of Santa Fe before heading to New York City to launch her comedy career.
Bernard Thomas, known on stage as Bishop Bullwinkle, was an American singer and comedian who gained fame through the viral YouTube hit “Hell to the Naw Naw.”
Danielle Pinnock, an American actress, writer and comedian, received both an Astra Television Award and an NAACP Image Award for her work as a series regular on CBS’s Ghosts (2021–present), where she embodies Alberta, a jazz singer from the 1920s Prohibition era.
Emma Willmann, an American comedian and actress, first appeared on television performing stand‑up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and later portrayed the recurring character Beth on The CW series Crazy Ex‑Girlfriend.
Jermaine Fowler, hailing from the United States, works as an actor, stand‑up comic, producer and screenwriter. Audiences most readily recognize him for portraying Prince Lavelle Junson—the long‑missing offspring of King Akeem Joffer—in the 2021 rom‑com Coming 2 America, as well as for his turn as Franco Wicks on CBS’s sitcom Superior Donuts.
Luke Barats teamed up with Joseph Bereta to form the online sketch‑comedy pair known as Barats and Bereta. Their wildly shared clips have led many to label them an Internet sensation. The duo’s YouTube channel once amassed more than 420,000 followers. In addition, each of them appeared as a character in the YouTube series Annoying Orange.
Jose Antonio Vargas, an American media commentator and YouTuber, is best known for embodying Angry Joe, the namesake host of his critique‑focused YouTube channel AngryJoeShow.
Mike Bocchetti, a comedian, actor and writer originating from Staten Island, New York, has made his mark in the United States entertainment scene. He is chiefly remembered for acting as the announcer on The Artie Lange Show from 2012 through 2014, and he has regularly appeared in both film and television projects.
American creator Rodolfo Mancuso wears several hats: internet star, musician, filmmaker and actor. He rose to prominence by producing funny short videos alongside his friends on YouTube and Vine, and by supplying a host of character voices for the YouTube channel Awkward Puppets. In 2024 he entered the world of cinema with his debut project, Música.
Sir Lady Java—commonly referred to simply as Lady Java—was an American transgender‑rights activist who also performed as an exotic dancer, singer, comedian, and actress. Between the mid‑1960s and the 1970s she worked on stage, television, radio and in film, emerging as a prominent and influential presence in Los Angeles’s African‑American LGBTQ community.
Michael Christopher DelCampo, better known on air as Sour Shoes or Mike from Mahopac, is a radio talent celebrated for his vocal impersonations and comedic song rewrites. He first broke into the spotlight by dialing into shows like The Howard Stern Show and Mike and the Mad Dog. In a 2014 profile, Rolling Stone called him a musical genius, and his pranks have even led to official invitations onto the programs he teases, as seen when he appeared on Adam Carolla’s broadcast.
Tony Cavalero, an American actor and comedian, earned notice for playing Keefe Chambers on HBO’s series The Righteous Gemstones from 2019 to 2025, and for his turn as Ozzy Osbourne in the film The Dirt.
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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.
