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1588 comedians

Andrzej Grabowski

Andrzej Grabowski, born on March 15, 1952, in Chrzanów, Poland, is a versatile entertainer known as an actor, singer, and comedian. His journey into the performing arts began during his studies, with a small role in the series Odejścia, powroty in 1972. He continued his education at the Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Teatralna in Kraków, graduating in 1974 after repeating the third year. During this time, he also participated in cabaret 'FIUT' by Janusz Rewiński and played Mr. Trzebiński in a television theater production. Following graduation, Grabowski began performing at the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Kraków in 1974, appearing in Karykatury . He continued to build his theatrical resume, working with the Ensemble MW2 and participating in nearly 40 productions for Television Theatre. His early stage work included the play Przepraszam, czy tu biją in 1976, earning him an award at the Kaliskie Spotkania Teatralne in 1977. He has also performed with various theaters including the Teatr im. L. Solskiego in Tarnów and Scena STU Theatre in Krakow. He demonstrated his dramatic range in films such as Odejścia, powroty and later played Stefan Sapieja in Kapitał, czyli jak zrobić pieniądze w Polsce in 1989. Grabowski gained widespread recognition and popularity starting in 1999 for his portrayal of Ferdynand Kiepski in the television series The Lousy World , which continues to air. This role solidified his status as a comedic icon in Poland. He has also appeared in films like Dzień świra (2002), Kariera Nikosia Dyzmy (2002), and Pitbull (2005). His talents extend beyond acting; he has provided voice acting for characters in films such as Toy Story 3 and Chicken Little , and voiced Buck Gdak in Kurczak Mały (2005) and Nathaniel in Zaczarowana (2007). He debuted as a studio vocalist in 2009, releasing four albums. He has participated in programs like “Z Grabowskim po raju” and “Noc Sylwestrowa 2003/2004” with the Elita cabaret. He currently performs on stage as "Andrzej Grabowski Show," often incorporating commentary on current events, and frequently portrays a character of a Góral. He received the Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis in 2007 and was awarded the Gold and Silver Gloria Artis Medal.

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Cezary Pazura

Cezary Pazura, born on June 13, 1962, in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, is a Polish actor widely recognized for his comedic roles. He graduated from the Leon Schiller Warsaw Film School in Łódź in 1986 and also attended a Gastronomic Post-Secondary School. His early career began with the role of Puma in the film Czarne Stopy in 1986, and he subsequently appeared in television series like Pogranicze w ogniu from 1988 to 1991. He is the brother of fellow actor Radosław Pazura. Pazura’s popularity grew significantly with his role as Edward Wiaderny in the 1991 film Kroll , for which he received a Golden Lion award at the 16th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous directors including Marek Koterski, Władysław Pasikowski, and Juliusz Machulski. His filmography is extensive, featuring appearances in films such as Chłopaki nie płaczą , Kariera Nikosia Dyzmy , Polska śmierć , Tato , Kiler , Sara , Szczęśliwego Nowego Jorku , Sztos , Kiler-ów 2-óch , E=mc² , Show , Sztos 2 , Pitbull. Ostatni pies , and My Wonderful Wanda . He also starred in the sitcom 13 posterunek from 1997 to 2000, and more recently in the Netflix series 'Sexify' (2021) and the TVN series 'Tajemnica Zawodowa' (2021). Beyond acting, Pazura works as a stand-up comedian and is a prolific voice actor. He has lent his voice to numerous dubbed movies, notably portraying the Tramp in Lady and the Tramp , Sid in the Ice Age film series, Numérobis in Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre , Fear in Inside Out 1 and 2 , and Oscar in Shark Tale . He also provided voice work for the Pink Panther in various computer games. In 1999, he released a stereo record titled Płyta stereofoniczna . His performances extend to theatrical productions in Warsaw, including Teatr Ochoty, Scena Prezentacje, and Teatr 6. piętro since 2012. Pazura has received several awards throughout his career, including Golden Lions, Golden Ducks, a Telecamera, and Świra, alongside an anti-award Węż. He continues to be active in the entertainment industry, with appearances in series like 'Ślepnąc od świateł' (2018) and the third installment of the Psy film series (2020), and maintains a YouTube channel with over 400,000 subscribers as of 2017.

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Dariusz Kamys

Dariusz Kamys is a comedian from Poland, born in 1963. Known for Robin Hood - fourth arrow, Dr Jekyll i Mr Hyde wg Wytwórni A'YOY, HRABI Duszkiem tak!.

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Poland

Jan Kobuszewski

Jan Antoni Kobuszewski, born April 19, 1934, in Warsaw, was a Polish actor and comedian. He pursued his education at the Adam Mickiewicz High School, graduating in 1951, and later attended the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. After an initial unsuccessful attempt, he was accepted into the academy a year later. His career began with a small role in the war drama Godziny nadziei in 1955. He demonstrated versatility early on, performing in various dramatic roles within classical plays. Kobuszewski’s theatrical journey included engagements with several prominent Warsaw theaters. He performed at Teatr Młodej Warszawy from 1956 to 1957, followed by Teatr Klasyczny (1957-1958) and Teatr Polski (1958-1964). From 1964 to 1969, he was associated with Teatr Wielki. Notably, in 1963, he co-hosted the first satirical TV show, Wielokropek , alongside Jan Kociniak, marking a significant step into comedy. He also played the title role in the first Polish television serial, Barbara i Jan . Throughout his career, he appeared in approximately 2,000 television programs and dozens of films, collaborating with filmmakers such as Stanisław Barei on films like Poszukiwany, poszukiwana , Nie ma róży bez ognia , and Brunet wieczorową porą . He also created several theatrical roles, including Lucky in Waiting for Godot and Biondello in The Taming of the Shrew . From 1976 until his death on September 28, 2019, Kobuszewski was a fixture at Teatr Kwadrat in Warsaw. His comedic talents extended beyond television and theater; he voiced characters in video games such as Baldur's Gate (1999) and Baldur's Gate II (2001), and narrated programs like O dwóch takich, co ukradli księżyc and Przygód kilka wróbla Ćwirka . He also voiced the grandfather of Jacek Maria Poszepszyński in the radio play Rodzina Poszepszyńskich . Kobuszewski received numerous honors throughout his career, including the Order of Polonia Restituta, the Gold Cross of Merit, and a Medal for Long Marital Life. In 2012, he was awarded the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta for his contributions to Polish culture. He is remembered for his extensive body of work and his significant role in shaping Polish comedic entertainment.

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Jimmy Kimmel

James Christian Kimmel, known professionally as Jimmy Kimmel, is an American television host and comedian. Born in New York City on November 13, 1967, he holds both American and Italian citizenship. His family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada when he was nine years old, and he later attended Ed W. He briefly attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Arizona State University before pursuing a career in entertainment. Kimmel began his professional journey working in radio while still in high school. From 2013 to 2018, he worked on KROQ-FM’s Kevin & Bean morning program in Los Angeles as “Jimmy the Sports Guy,” and concurrently served as a co-host for The Me and Him Show in Seattle. His television career took off with roles co-hosting Comedy Central’s The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money , for which he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. He has also served as a producer for shows like Crank Yankers , Sports Show with Norm Macdonald , and The Andy Milonakis Show . Kimmel’s mother is of Italian descent, with grandparents who immigrated from Ischia, Naples; he obtained Italian citizenship in 2025. Beginning in 2003, Kimmel has been both the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a role that has made him a significant presence in late-night television and granted him the longest continuous hosting record among current U.S. hosts. The Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by him on three occasions: 2012, 2016, and 2020; additionally, he has hosted the Academy Awards four times, occurring in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024. His family connections are also evident in his work; his uncle, Frank Potenza, frequently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! until his death in 2011, and his cousin Sal Iacono worked as a writer and comedian for the show, while his brother Jonathan directs for it.

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Poland

Ludwik Lawiński

Ludwik Lawiński, born Ludwik Latajner on June 19, 1887, in Lviv, was a Polish film actor and a significant figure in Polish theater and cabaret. He was the son of dentist Emil Latajner and Anna z Lewinów. His early education included studying law at the Lviv Academy and attending a commercial academy in Vienna. Lawiński's career began with acting lessons from Roman Żelazowski in Lviv, leading to his stage debut in 1911 at the Municipal Theater in Lviv as Pagatowicz. Lawiński quickly gained prominence in the Polish entertainment scene. In 1911, he co-founded the literary cabaret ‘Złoty Ul’ in Lviv, and by 1913, he was performing in Warsaw theaters 'Warszawskie Miniatury' and 'Dynasy'. From June 1914, he continued his theatrical work in Łódź at the 'Bi-Ba-Bo' theater. The 1920s saw him become one of Warsaw’s most popular revue and cabaret actors, frequently touring to cities such as Przemyśl, Stanisławów, Radom, Kraków, and Zakopane. He also wrote monologues and texts for numerous Warsaw revues and cabarets, including Teatr Nowości, Qui Pro Quo, Stańczyka, and Cyrulik Warszawski. In 1925, he established a school for operetta and variety artists alongside S. Nawrot and W. Jastrzębiec. Lawiński’s career spanned several decades and encompassed various challenging circumstances. He appeared in thirteen films between 1927 and 1956, including titles like Uśmiech losu and Ziemia obiecana . During World War II, he performed with the Lviv Miniature Theater throughout the USSR, and later with theatrical groups attached to the Polish Army in the USSR, the Middle East, and Italy. After the war, he settled in London, where he was associated with the 'Orzeł Biały' and 'Ognisko' stages. He authored theatrical memoirs, Kupiłem (1958) and Aczkolwiek (1962), and made numerous recordings for labels like Beka and Parlophone. He married Aniela z Handzlików in 1916, and they had two sons; they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in London in January 1966. Lawiński received the title of honorary member of ZASP in 1965 and his 60th anniversary of artistic work was held in London in 1969. He died on September 15, 1971, in London.

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Maciej Stuhr

A Polish actor, comedian, and sometimes film director, Maciej Stuhr was born in Kraków in 1975. His family has a strong artistic background; his father is actor Jerzy Stuhr and his mother is violinist Barbara Kóska, and he has a younger sister, Marianna, born in 1982. His ancestors arrived in Kraków from Lower Austria in 1879. He initially gained recognition through intelligent and artistic cabaret performances. Stuhr's formal education includes a degree in psychology from Jagiellonian University in 1999 and studies at Kraków's National Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating in 2003. He also completed doctoral studies at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Theatre Arts in Warsaw in 2019. He debuted as an actor in 1988 in Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Dekalog X , portraying Piotr. During the initial stages of his professional life, Stuhr participated in cabaret shows, notably with Kabaret Artura I, and he also helped establish the cabaret Po Żarcie, for which he primarily created the content. He is known for impressions of Polish actors like Gustaw Holoubek. Stuhr's filmography is extensive, featuring roles in Chłopaki nie płaczą , Poranek kojota , 33 sceny z życia , Listy do M. , Pokłosie , Obława , Planeta singli , Czerwony kapitan , and Sala samobójców . He also appears in television series such as Glina , Bez tajemnic , Belfer , Diagnoza , and Szadź . He has been a member of Nowy Teatr since 2008, collaborating with director Krzysztof Warlikowski on productions like Anioły w Ameryce and (A)pollonia . He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Polish Academy Award for Best Actor in 2022, a Polish Film Award for Best Actor in 2013 for Aftermath , and two Eagles Awards for leading roles in Pokłosie and Powrót do tamtych dni . He received the Zbigniew Cybulski Award in 2008 and again for his role in 33 sceny z życia . He has also been awarded the title of Master of Polish Speech, the Gold Cross of Merit, and the Silver Medal. Beyond acting, Stuhr is recognized for voice acting roles, including Kuzco in The Emperor's New Groove , Hector Rivera in Coco , and Timon in The Lion King . He received a KÅAP Award for Best Voice in Disney films in 2005 for his work on Chicken Little .

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Marek Fis

He began his comedy career in 2006 at the age of 22. Early recognition came when he participated in the Quatsch Comedy Club talent competition in Berlin, reaching the finals and securing second place. This success led to a recurring spot at the club, which he considers like family. His initial performances garnered attention, including an appearance in the German TV show 'Show Comedy Rekruten,' though this episode was never broadcast due to technical problems. Following this, Knacki Deuser signed him as a manager and invited him to perform on his show 'Nightwash'. Fis's comedy is characterized by its willingness to tackle sensitive subjects and challenge conventions. He describes his approach as rejecting "Wellness Comedy" and often jokes about a wide range of groups, including Poles, Germans, Islamists, politicians, and celebrities, frequently including himself in the humor. His appearances on Stefan Raab’s 'Tv total' significantly boosted his visibility; one appearance reached an audience of one million viewers. He dislikes political correctness and presents a persona developed from experiences in Germany that doesn't always resonate with Polish audiences. He also performs stand-up comedy, exploring various topics with a provocative edge. Beyond television appearances, Fis has been featured on Polish programs such as 'Dzień Dobry TVN', 'TVP Info', and 'Wiadomości TVP'. His unique persona is further explored through skits by Wojciech Oleszczak, where he portrays a stereotypical Polish man. A difficult period between 2013 and 2014 led to an issue with alcohol abuse, including an incident on stage in Ravensburg. Interestingly, Fis's life extends beyond the stage; he currently resides with a goat named Zubrowka, sharing meals from a single plate and sleeping on hay while drinking beer from a trough. He is often portrayed as messy or unkempt, and his speech is notable for the frequent use of a comma on 'K'. A video titled "Polens next Top Model by Marek Fis" further exemplifies his unconventional approach to comedy.

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Olgierd Łukaszewicz

Olgierd Łukaszewicz is a Polish film actor born on September 7, 1946, in Chorzów. He completed his secondary education at the VII General Secondary School in Katowice and subsequently studied at the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków, graduating in 1969. Following this, he performed at the Teatr Rozmaitości in Kraków from 1968 to 1970. Łukaszewicz is involved in a wide range of performing arts, appearing in theater, television, and film. Łukaszewicz’s career encompasses a prolific body of work; he has appeared in over 60 films since 1969. Early roles include Gabriel Basista in Salt of the Black Earth (1970) and Jaś in Pearl in the Crown (1972). Other notable film credits include portraying the Phantom in The Wedding (1972), Zygmunt Szczerbic in The Story of Sin (1977), and Albert Starski in Sexmission (1984). He also appeared as Andrzej in A Short Film About Killing (1988). His work extended to voice acting, notably voicing Rob Roy MacGregor in the 1995 animated film Rob Roy and Sanford “Claw” Scolex in the 1999 animated film Inspector Gadget . Łukaszewicz’s career has included significant periods working abroad. He lived and worked in Vienna from 1988 to 1996, serving as a permanent actor at the Bonn Municipal Theatre for two seasons. Upon returning to Poland, he became an actor at the National Theatre (1997–2001) and had his handprint placed on the Promenade of Stars at the Międzyzdroje Festival in 1997. He held the position of President of the Polish Union of Stage Actors (Związek Artystów Scen Polskich) from 2002 to 2005, and again from 2011 until April 15, 2018. Łukaszewicz is currently part of the Polish Theatre ensemble since 2003. He has also been involved in cultural and social activities, including founding the My Citizens of the European Union Foundation in 2017 and supporting Lech Kaczyński’s presidential campaign in 2005. He is married to actress Grażyna Marzec and has a twin brother, Jerzy, who works as a film operator and director. Łukaszewicz has received several honors including the Order of Polonia Restituta, the Cross of Merit (Poland), and an Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Italy

Roberto Benigni

Roberto Remigio Benigni, born on October 27, 1952, in Castiglion Fiorentino, is an Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter, film director, cabaret performer, singer-songwriter, and actor. His parents were farmers, Luigi Benigni and Isolina Papini, and he later moved with his family to Prato in 1958. He has three sisters: Bruna, Albertina, and Anna. Benigni began his career as a theatrical monologue performer with ironic and irreverent comedy. He debuted on stage in December 1971 at the Teatro Metastasio in Prato performing Il re nudo . Throughout the 1970s, he collaborated with Marco Messeri and performed with Lucia Poli in the Beat '72 company. Giuseppe Bertolucci wrote the monologue Cioni Mario for him in 1975, which proved very successful; this character, a Tuscan farmer, is largely autobiographical. He gained popularity through television appearances, notably in the series Onda Libera on Rai 2 and L'altra domenica (1976–1979). He also wrote 1977’s Berlinguer, I Love You , marking his acting debut. Benigni’s work has spanned various forms of entertainment. He directed the anthology film Tu mi turbi in 1983, where his wife, Nicoletta Braschi, made her acting debut and has starred in most of his directed films. He appeared in several films by notable directors, including Federico Fellini’s The Voice of the Moon (1990), Jim Jarmusch's Down by Law (1986), Night on Earth (1991) and Coffee and Cigarettes (2003), and Blake Edwards’ Son of the Pink Panther (1993). He is best known for Life Is Beautiful (1997), which earned him Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best International Feature Film. No other individual has ever been granted an Academy Award for Best Actor specifically for portraying a role in a film not originally produced in English. His work has occasionally faced censorship, such as when he was censored for referring to Pope John Paul II as "Wojtylaccio" on live television. He starred in Non ci resta che piangere ('Nothing Left to Do but Cry') with Massimo Troisi in 1984 and more recently appeared in Matteo Garrone's Pinocchio (2019) and Woody Allen’s To Rome with Love (2012). He received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2021.

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Tommy Tiernan

Tommy Tiernan, an Irish comedian, actor and writer, rose to fame through his stand‑up work, has hosted The Tommy Tiernan Show since 2017, and portrayed Gerry in the series Derry Girls between 2018 and 2022.

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Italy

Toto

The character known to the public as Totò was born from the real name Antonio Griffo Focas Flavio Angelo Ducas Comneno Porfirogenito Gagliardi De Curtis di Bisanzio; in his life he held the roles of actor, cabarettist, author of comedies, poet, writer of musical texts, screenwriter and philanthropist, all operating in Italy.

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