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1588 comedians

Dimitar Donski

Dimitar Donsky is a popular Bulgarian stand-up comedian, screenwriter and internet creator known for his direct, self-deprecating and often provocative humor. After studying at Southern Illinois University in the USA for many years, he took his first steps on the stand-up stage there. Upon returning to Bulgaria, Donsky quickly established himself as a recognizable name in contemporary Bulgarian comedy scene. He creates authorial one-man shows and regularly participates in joint comedic evenings with other popular comedians. His distinctive style, which humorously describes as "Sensitive Villager," has brought him great popularity and numerous followers online. Among his most popular projects is the solo show “Daring & Shame” ( "Дързост и срамота" ), with which he tours the country presenting his characteristic view of everyday life, society and human absurdities. In 2026, Donsky attracted additional attention through his participation in the television program „Cherry on Top“ ( „Черешката на тортата” ) on NOVA.

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Edvin Törnblom

A Swedish comedian, television personality, and actor is Edvin Törnblom. Born on February 22, 1996, in Nacka, Stockholm County, he comes from a family with artistic roots; his father is cellist Peter Törnblom and his mother is opera singer Marianne Eklöf. His career began with an internship at Nexiko, the production company of Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson. Following that, he held various roles including flying reporter, social media editor, and guest editor at Breaking News with Filip and Fredrik. He also assisted in the production of Tårtgeneralen and contributed to radio program PP3 and the TV show MVH SVT. Törnblom’s work demonstrates a range of comedic and hosting abilities. Since spring 2020, he has hosted the podcast Ursäkta with Johanna Nordström, and together they also starred in the reality series Edvin & Johanna – Sveriges enda kändisar , which premiered on TV4 Play in autumn 2022. He co-hosted the QX Gaygalan 2022 with Sissela Kyle and served as a commentator on Sveriges värsta bilförare in 2022. His autobiographical book, Bögen är lös , published in April 2022 with ISBN 9789137502199, quickly gained recognition; it was named Årets bok (Book of the Year) at the QX Gaygalan 2023. He also appeared in the film Göta kanal – Vinna eller försvinna released in 2022, and the television series Alla utom vi on Discovery+. Törnblom’s comedic talent has been widely acknowledged. In 2023, he was named Årets hbtq (Person of the Year LGBTQ) at the QX Gaygalan, and he and Johanna Nordström were awarded Årets duo (Duo of the Year). He participated in Masked Singer Sverige that year, finishing as runner-up as 'Maneten'. He will co-host Melodifestivalen 2025 with Kristina ‘Keyyo’ Petrushina, and will become a panel member on Masked Singer Sverige starting in 2026, succeeding Måns Zelmerlöw.

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Fritz Imhoff

Under the stage name Fritz Imhoff, actually Friedrich Arnold Heinrich Jeschke, he was an Austrian actor, operetta tenor and comedian.

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Johannes Brenning

On 12 December 1983, Johannes Brenning was born in Stockholm and is known as a Swedish comedian. In 2018, he joined Jonathan Rollins, the mobile standing club The Laugh House in Stockholm.

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Austria

Karl Farkas

Karl Farkas, born in Vienna on October 28, 1893, was an Austrian actor and cabaret performer. He grew up in Vienna-Leopoldstadt with two sisters and an older brother, his parents, Moritz and Franziska Farkas, running a shoe store. His mother’s uncle was the author Felix Salten. Although his parents initially wanted him to study law, he chose the stage instead, attending the k.k. After attending Staatsrealschule Glasergasse, he then studied at the Vienna Academy of Music and Acting Arts. He debuted in Olmütz as Tsarevich in 1903, beginning a career that included various stage appearances in Austria and Moravia. Farkas's comedic journey took a significant turn around 1921 when he joined Kabarett Simpl under Egon Dorn, working there as a 'Blitzdichter,' also known as 'Die Zecke.' He collaborated with Fritz Grünbaum on Doppelconférences and cabaret numbers originating in Budapest. In 1924, he married actress Anny Hán. From 1926, he worked at the Vienna Burgtheater, and in 1927, he and Grünbaum presented the Marischka Revue, which enjoyed a long run of 430 performances. He also wrote lyrics for songs such as 'Wenn die Elisabeth nicht so schöne Beine hätt’' and 'Pflückt ein Mädl Ribisel.' His writing extended to revues and musical comedies, including Journal der Liebe (1926), Wien lacht wieder! (1926), Die Wunder-Bar (1929), Der Traumexpreß (1931), Hofloge (1936), Dixie (1938), and Marinka (1945). Several films were based on his works, including When the Soldiers (1931), By Candlelight (1933), Wonder Bar (1934), and adaptations of Hofloge and Bei Kerzenlicht . Due to his Jewish descent, Farkas was forced into exile in 1938, moving through Brno, Paris, and eventually New York. While in New York, he wrote the book of poems Farkas entdeckt Amerika . He also wrote the libretto for Emmerich Kálmán's operetta Marinka . He served on the Russian, Romanian, and Italian fronts during World War I, receiving the Silver Bravery Medal. After returning to Vienna in 1946, he remarried his former wife and resumed performing at Kabarett Simpl in 1950, directing it until his death on May 16, 1971. He frequently appeared on Austrian TV (ORF) from 1957 onward, known for his 'Balances,' and hosted the 'Aktualitätlichkeiten' program on Sender Rot-Weiß-Rot. His work continued to be recognized; in 2014, he starred in the Austrian revue comic book Der Blöde und der Gscheite . He also wrote as a screenwriter for films like Lumpenkavaliere (1932) and Adventures on the Lido (1933).

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Klas Eriksson

Klas Eriksson is a Swedish actor and comedian, currently 41 years old. Born on August 17th, he celebrates his name day on July 7th and resides in an apartment in Nacka, Sweden, valued between 5,400,000 and 7,100,000 SEK. He previously lived at Katarina bangata 73 in Stockholm and owns a vehicle purchased in April 2002. Eriksson is known as a profile within the comedy group Leif & Billy. His career began with posting short comedy clips on Facebook and Vine. He co-created the YouTube channel 'Jokemock!' with Alfred Svensson, and together they developed the series 'Nordic Hillbillies,' which evolved into 'Leif & Billy.' 'Leif & Billy' was broadcast on Sveriges Television (SVT) and TV4, and Eriksson is best known for his role as Leif Öhman in this program. The series has received recognition, winning a Kristall award and being nominated for others for its humor. He also appeared in 'Leif & Billy' from 2017 to 2023, as well as 'Laxbralla' in 2018 and 'Brorsor 4ever' in 2019. Eriksson’s social media presence is significant; his Instagram account ranked eleventh most powerful in Sweden in 2022, and his channels frequently appear high on the Medieakademin Maktbarometer. He has expanded beyond acting, co-hosting Musikhjälpen in 2022 with Oscar Zia and Tina Mehrafzoon, and 'Smartare än en femteklassare' on Kanal 5/Discovery+ in spring 2024 with Alfred Svensson. His film credits include 'Ett sista race' (2023) and he is slated to appear in 'Bert sabbar allt' in 2025. Eriksson also participated in 'The Island Sverige' in 2022 and appeared in the TV program 'Över Atlanten' in 2020. He sits on the boards of three companies, including Barbro Media AB and Bröderna Öhman Merch AB. Recently, Eriksson and his partner Julia Kvarnberg have experienced profound loss. Their daughter Elsa was born on April 26, 2023, but tragically died shortly after a delivery that lasted over 14 hours. Eriksson described the experience as feeling like the entire universe stopped, initially struggling to look at his daughter before eventually holding her for three hours. Despite this grief, they welcomed a son, Nils, in March 2023, whom Eriksson shared news of on Instagram, expressing feelings of happiness and gratitude while acknowledging the continued grief for Elsa. He will share more about this experience in a 'Sommar i P1' interview, which will be released as a podcast and broadcast on P1.

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Austria

Max Pallenberg

Max Pallenberg, an Austrian, worked as a baritone, actor and comedian. He is regarded as one of the r most important character comedians of his era and performed frequently under the direction of Max Reinhardt.

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Austria

Michael Niavarani

Michael Niavarani, whose background combines Austrian and Persian heritage, performs as a stand‑up comic, writes, and appears on TV and in films, continuing the Austrian cabaret tradition. His jokes often stem from the cultural mix of his upbringing, positioning him as a prominent figure in Austria’s cabaret community. He has served as the artistic director of the Viennese Kabarett Simpl since 1992, a venue that first opened its doors in 1912. In 2010 he was awarded the Austrian Kabarett Prize, and he has collected three Romy awards.

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Sweden

My Godmund daughter

Daughter of God My, born April 28, 1984, is a Swedish comedian specializing in improvisation and also working as an actor. Together with Erik Broström, she is co-founder of the theatre group Presens Impro. In SVT’s satirical program Herr Talman, she delivers one of the characters’ voices and acts as a puppet player. Together with Erik Broström and Amanda Lindmark, she is in the podden Improsnack, where they talk about improvisation as a form of humor.

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Mårten Andersson

Mårten Andersson, born on November 26, 1974, is a multifaceted entertainer hailing from Stockholm, Sweden. He is known as both a comedian and a musician. Initially influenced by bands like Kiss and Iron Maiden as a child, he began performing shows and recording with local bands at age 16. At 19, he became a youth reporter for Sveriges Radio P3’s Signal, demonstrating an early interest in media and performance. He studied journalism at Kalix folkhögskola and worked as a sports reporter for SR Radiosporten, later transitioning to roles as a program host, reporter, editor, and producer at ZTV for four years. Andersson’s career took a diverse path, encompassing both musical pursuits and comedic endeavors. He is a Swedish American bass guitarist who has toured the world with Lizzy Borden starting around 1998; Lizzy Borden released nine albums during his tenure. He also played with Dee Snider, John Rzeznik, Nancy Wilson, and Dario Lorina (Black Label Society), and was a member of groups like Lita Ford, Steelheart, Lizzy Borden, and George Lynch's Lynch Mob, appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno with Lynch Mob. In 2001, he released a solo project called 'Legacy'. He co-founded Starwood in 2003, releasing their debut CD 'If It Ain't Broke, Break It!' in 2005. He debuted as a stand-up comedian in 2000 at Norra Brunn and was named “Male Comedian of the Year” by Café magazine in 2001. Mårten Andersson gained widespread recognition through his controversial impersonations on the radio program 'Pippirull', which began in the early 2000s. He founded Knakelibrak Produktion AB in 1999 and established Raw Comedy, a stand-up club in Stockholm, in 2004. His work extends to writing songs; he wrote 'Sean den förste Banan' for Sean Banan, which was performed in Melodifestivalen in 2012. Extra!', 'Fredag hela veckan', 'Stockholm Live', 'Babben & Co', and 'Let’s Dance'. His show 'Mårten Cvetkovic,' seen by over 40,000 people between 2023-2024, won the award for ‘Performance of the Year’ at the Swedish Standup Gala in 2024 and was purchased by SVT. The sequel, 'Mårten Cvetkovic 2,' premiered on September 24, 2026, is a 90-minute show exploring cultural clashes and featuring parodies of various figures. Andersson’s goal is to create ‘spiritual comedy’ that evokes physical and emotional responses from audiences, and he has been nominated for a Grammy and is a multiple award-winning comedian, including winning a talent competition in New York in 2018.

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Richard Waldemar

Richard Waldemar, born Kramer on May 3, 1869, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, was a famous actor and comedian. He died on December 27, 1946, also in Vienna. Initially, he worked for the railway before pursuing a stage career, attending a theater school to prepare for it. Waldemar began his performance career in 1890 in Troppau and subsequently had engagements in Wiesbaden and Munich. From 1893, he became a fixture in Vienna’s theatrical scene, performing at various venues including the Theater in der Josefstadt, Ronacher, and Carl- and Raimundtheater. He initially focused on serious roles, but later became known as a comedian. His performances extended beyond Vienna, with guest appearances both domestically and internationally. He appeared in numerous silent films starting around 1908, including "Der Stiefelputzer" (1908) and "Ein Walzertraum" (1908), and continued to appear in films throughout his career, reaching a peak in the 1930s. He also starred in sound films such as "Lumpenkavaliere" (1932) and "Hotel Sacher" (1939). Waldemar's comedic talent was evident not only on stage and screen, but also in his recordings. “Cabaret Songs on the Military Situation,” a seven-verse couplet, was recorded in 1915 under commission from the k. k. Österreichischen Militär-, Witwen- und Waisenfonds. These satirical verses vilified the enemy and affirmed troop certainty of victory, with one verse imitating an infantryman writing to his love in Viennese dialect and another featuring the Russian Tsar writing to Hindenburg. He also appeared in the 1926 comedy and romance film The Prince and the Dancer ( Der Balletterzherzog ), directed by Max Neufeld, which faced negative reviews and censorship. Throughout his career, he recorded music on gramophone records. In 1939, he received the Ehrenring der Stadt Wien (Honor Ring of the City of Vienna). He was also included in the ‘Gottbegnadeten-Liste’ (List of Blessed Ones) in 1944, a list used by the Nazi regime to protect artists. Following his death, several places were named after him, including the Richard-Waldemar-Hof and the Richard Waldemar Park, which features a bust of him; he is buried at the Hietzinger Friedhof in a grave dedicated to him.

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Victor Beer

Victor Beer, born on February 5, 1992, is a Swedish YouTuber, comedian, actor, and children's book author. He grew up in Vallentuna, north of Stockholm, and shares familial ties with Emil Ejdemo Beer, his brother, and Joel Adolphson, his cousin. From childhood, Victor Beer and his relatives explored creative expression through short films. He is a key member of the comedy trio I Just Want To Be Cool, a group he operates alongside his brother and cousin. This collective began in 2011, marking the start of a collaborative journey that has significantly shaped his career. The foundation of I Just Want To Be Cool’s success lies in their early adoption of online platforms. They gained popularity by publishing comedic videos on YouTube, quickly establishing a strong following. Throughout their career, the group has exerted a significant impact in Sweden, consistently ranking as the nation’s top social media influencers, with their highest recognition occurring in 2022. Their creative output extends beyond YouTube, encompassing web series for Sveriges Television such as Semi (2013), How to Make Your Mom Cry (2014–2015), A Completely Ordinary Day (2019), and The School (2019). Since 2019, they have published audiobook series on Storytel, and in 2017, they created the television program Small Town for TV4. Victor Beer’s professional path has included academic pursuits; he studied mathematics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2016. His work with I Just Want To Be Cool also includes a podcast, initially called "What Would You Do?" (2020) and later renamed "What? with IJustWantToBeCool," which transitioned to Spotify at the beginning of 2023. Beginning in 2022, the group ventured into writing with the debut novel of a three-part sequence, Skurkarnas skurk; the concluding volume is slated for release in 2024. Their YouTube channel achieved a significant milestone on July 8, 2024, reaching one million subscribers. Victor Beer’s acting credits include an appearance in the 2019 SVT Christmas calendar, 'Panik i tomteverkstan', and he is scheduled to appear in the 2025 SVT show, 'Bäst i test'. He married Linda Beer (née Boman) on June 14, 2025.

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