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1635 comedians

Alex Vizorek

Alex Vizorek is a Belgian television host, comedian, writer, and radio personality. Born Alexandre Wieczoreck on September 21, 1981, in Brussels, he grew up in the Borinage region of Belgium. His paternal grandfather immigrated from Poland to Belgium. He is the son of Yves Wieczorek, a Belgian singer from the 1980s. Vizorek attended Lycée Henriette Dachsbeck and later studied commerce at Solvay Business School starting in 1999, simultaneously pursuing a degree in management engineering and journalism at the Université libre de Bruxelles from 2001 to 2004. Vizorek’s career began with formal training; he attended Cours Florent to study stand-up comedy in Paris, moving there in 2005. He performed stand-up comedy in Paris before appearing at the Kings of Comedy club in Brussels under the stage name Alex Vizorek. He joined the Kings of Comedy theatre group in 2009 and appeared in the Made In Brussels Show that same year. His show 'Alex Vizorek est une œuvre d'art' won the François Silvant Award at the 2009 Montreux Comedy Festival, marking an early success. He also placed second in the Radio académie de Bel RTL in August 2009. Throughout his career, Vizorek has worked across various media platforms. He hosted radio shows on Bel RTL covering football games, and later on VivaCité and La Première. From 2012 to 2014, he was a guest host for France Inter radio shows. He began writing for the newspapers L'Echo and Le Soir. He hosted shows at Belgian radio stations and in 2018, hosted the 9th Magritte Awards. Since 2016, he has had a weekly segment on France 5’s 'C l'Hebdo', and joined Thierry Ardisson’s 'Salut les Terriens!' on C8 in 2017. He has performed two themed shows: 'Alex Vizorek est une oeuvre d’art' and 'Ad Vitam'. From 2012 to 2023, he appeared regularly on France Inter in shows like 'On va tous y passer' and 'Le 7/9', and co-hosted 'Le Septante-cinq minutes' with Charline Vanhoenacker. In July 2023, he announced his departure from France Inter to join RTL, where he is currently a member of the panel on 'Les Grosses Têtes'. His comedy style has evolved; initially marked by cultural and artistic references, it shifted towards a more personal stand-up approach in the mid-2020s. He will present 'Deux et Demi' at the Théâtre des Mathurins in September 2026.

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Malta

Charles Clews

Charles Clews, a Maltese humorist and scriptwriter, made his mark in both theatre and television. In the infancy of Malta’s radio scene, he was among the earliest voices to contribute to local broadcasts. He often confided in his mother‑in‑law, constantly ribbing her by portraying her as a frightening monster, while she was truly an angelic presence. In 1943 he wed and went on to raise eight children—Hilary (now deceased), Miriam, Jane, Irene, Norman, Kenneth, Alan and Kevin. He entered the world in Senglea, Malta.

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Slovakia

David Dobrik

Dávid Julián Dobrík, a Slovak internet figure, works as a YouTuber, streamer and vlogger. He gathered a million fans on Vine before debuting his YouTube vlog in 2015.

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Slovenia

Denis Avdić

Denis Avdić, a Slovenian comic, former police officer and radio presenter, is most famous for his impersonations of the country’s politicians, among them Janez Janša and Zoran Janković.

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Belgium

Fabrizio Rongione

Fabrizio Rongione is a Belgian-Italian actor, humorist, screenwriter, and producer. Born in Brussels on March 3, 1973, he has Italian origins. He was discovered by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, marking the beginning of a significant collaborative period. His career began with acting roles in various productions, including Vous permettez, Hugo? (1997), Le Piège (1997), Bent (1998), Ferdydurke (1999), and The Red and the Black (1999). He also co-wrote and co-directed Les Fléaux with Samuel Tilman in 1998, receiving the Grand Prix and Prix du public at the Festival du rire in Brussels. Rongione gained widespread recognition for his role as Riquet in the critically acclaimed film Rosetta (1999), directed by the Dardenne brothers, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. He has frequently appeared in subsequent films by the Dardenne brothers, including Lorna’s Silence , The Kid with a Bike , Two Days, One Night , and The Unknown Girl . Furthermore, he and Samuel Tilman collaborated on several one-man shows, including À genoux (2002-2003) and On vit peu mais on meurt longtemps (2009), the latter touring Belgium and France. Beyond his work with the Dardenne brothers, Rongione has contributed to various Belgian, Italian, and French productions. He portrayed Napoleon in C'était Bonaparte (2002-2003) and has had notable roles in television series such as Mafiosa and A French Village . He hosted the Magritte Film Awards gala for three years: 2013, 2014, and 2018. He received the Theatre Prize for Best One-Man Show for À genoux in 2002, and in 2015, he won a Magritte Award for Best Actor for his performance in Deux jours, une nuit .

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Belgium

François Damiens

Belgian actor, comedian, and media personality François Damiens is known by that title. Born on January 17, 1973, in Uccle, Brussels, he began his career with hidden camera videos in the 1990s. He studied at the Collège Cardinal-Mercier in Braine-l'Alleud, focusing on sciences and economics, and pursued higher education at the École pratique des hautes études commerciales, specializing in international commerce. After completing a stage in Australia, he began working in the audiovisual sector. Beginning in 1999, François Damiens first rose to prominence in Belgium during the 1990s, starting as an assistant producer for the RTL TVI hidden camera program 'Si c'était vous'. He subsequently replaced Jean-Michel Zecca and became the permanent host, demonstrating his talent. It was during this time that he created the character ‘François L’embrouille,’ known for being a grouch, condescending, incompetent, and dishonest. As François L’embrouille, he impersonated various professionals, surprising and irritating his targets in locations like chip shops, airports, dental surgeries, and ski resorts. Due to recognition, he stopped filming these hidden camera videos in 2004. Following this, Damiens moved to France to continue his work, achieving celebrity status there and in Switzerland through hoaxes disseminated on Canal+ and the internet. He has appeared in over 50 films since 2000, including OSS 117: Le Caire, nid d'espions (2006), Dikkenek (2006), Taxi 4 (2007), and JCVD (2008). He made his directorial debut in 2018 with the film Mon Ket . Damiens has received numerous nominations and awards, including a César Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2011 for L’Arnacœur , a Magritte Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2011 for L'Arnacœur , and a César Award nomination for Best Actor in 2016 for Les Cowboys . He was made a knight in the French Order of Arts and Letters in 2011. He continues to work as an actor, appearing in films such as 8 Rue de l'Humanité (2021).

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Slovenia

Jure Godler

Jure Godler, a Slovenian writer, actor, composer and comedian, gained his greatest fame through the impersonations he performed on the national television show Hri‑Bar. He has also taken his act across the Atlantic, appearing at The Improv in Los Angeles, USA.

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Slovakia

Július Satinský

Július Satinský, pôvodom zo Slovenska, pôsobil ako herec, komik, spevák, baviaci umelec aj spisovateľ. V domácej verejnosti ho najviac spájajú s legendárnym komediálnym dvojicou Milan Lasica – Július Satinský, hoci jeho záujmy a činnosti zasahovali aj do ďalších oblastí. Na kolorektálny karcinóm zomrel 29. decembra 2002.

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Slovenia

Klemen Slakonja

Klemen Slakonja, a Slovenian performer, works across acting, singing, comedy, television presenting and music. Between 2010 and 2018 he was part of the ensemble at the Ljubljana Slovene National Theatre Drama. In 2025 he took the Eurovision Song Contest stage for Slovenia, performing the piece “How Much Time Do We Have Left.”

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Slovenia

Marjan Šarec

Marjan Šarec, a Slovenian politician, actor and comedian, was Prime Minister of Slovenia from 2018 to 2020. From June 2022 until July 2024 he served as Minister of Defence in Robert Golob’s cabinet, after which he was elected to the European Parliament.

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Belgium

Wouter Deprez

Wouter Deprez, a comedian and cabaret artist from Flanders, captured the Humo Comedy Cup title in 2003 and went on to win the television quiz De Slimste Mens two years later, in 2005.

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Belgium

Yolande Moreau

Yolande Moreau, a Belgian talent who acts, directs, performs comedy and writes screenplays, has amassed three César trophies—two as Best Actress and one for Best First Film—making her the most decorated Belgian actress. Her honors also include a Lumière prize, a Magritte award and an LAFCA accolade, along with nominations for two European Film Awards, two Molière Awards and a further twelve Magritte nods.

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