Franco Javier López Escamilla, a Mexican born, acts as a humorist, musical interpreter, amateur freestyler and businessman; who created The Devil Squad. In the clashes of freestyle is recognized under the alias Lobo López, while in his shows of comedy acts like Franco Stretilla.
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence, a U.S. actor and stand‑up comic, launched his performing life on stage, notably at The Improv. He made his television acting debut on the series What’s Happening Now!!, which aired from 1987 to 1988. Later, he helped develop and starred as the eponymous lead in the Fox sitcom Martin, running from 1992 through 1997, a breakthrough that opened doors to bigger movie opportunities. In 1995 he landed his first prominent film starring part as Detective Sergeant Marcus Burnett in the action‑comedy Bad Boys, a character he returned to in three subsequent sequels.
James Anthony Patrick Carr, known professionally as Jimmy Carr, is a comedian and presenter with roots in both London and Ireland. Born on September 15, 1972, in Isleworth, London, he comes from parents Nora Mary Lawlor and Patrick James Carr, who hail from Limerick, Ireland. His father worked in finance, eventually serving as treasurer for Unisys. Carr’s parents separated in 1994. He received his education at Farnham Common School, Burnham Grammar School, and later the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, completing his sixth form there. A diagnosis of dyslexia presented challenges in his early years, impacting his reading and writing until around age ten or eleven. Academically, he excelled, earning a first-class honors degree in social science and political science from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in 1994. Following university, Carr briefly worked in marketing at Shell before taking voluntary redundancy in January 2000. This marked a significant shift as he began his career in comedy, performing his first paid stand-up gig that same month. He is recognized for his distinctive comedic style, characterized by rapid-fire delivery and dark humor that frequently pushes boundaries. Carr’s work often involves edgy and controversial material, delivered with a deadpan expression. He has been a consistent presence on television screens since 2004, hosting The Big Fat Quiz of the Year . From 2005 to 2021, he presented 8 Out of 10 Cats , and continues to host its spin-off, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown , since 2012. He also hosted A Comedy Roast in 2010, and Roast Battle from 2018 to 2020. Carr’s versatility extends beyond television, with appearances on Top Gear where he set a celebrity test track lap record, and guest spots on American late-night shows such as Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show . He currently hosts I Literally Just Told You on Channel 4. His comedy is widely accessible through various platforms, including Netflix specials, his official YouTube channel featuring full shows, and DVD releases of his stand-up performances. Carr has also explored the theory behind humor, publishing books like 'On Jokes', 'The Carr-Tell', and 'The Naked Jape'. He continues to engage with audiences through live performances, currently touring with his show ‘Killing Jokes’, and frequently participates in podcast appearances.
Trevor Auburn Wallace, a comedian, writer, actor and social‑media personality from Camarillo, California, is a regular presence on the All Def Digital YouTube channel and has been featured on BuzzFeed, UNILAD, Funny or Die, Super Deluxe, Fusion TV, WorldStarHipHop and MTV2.
Born in London on July 7, 1988, Jack Whitehall is a British comedian, actor, writer, and television personality. His parents are television producer Michael Whitehall and actress Hilary Whitehall (née Isbister), which has certainly influenced his comedic perspective. He began his career performing stand-up at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, first appearing in 2009 and winning two competitions in 2007. Following this early success, he attended Tower House School and Marlborough College before studying history of art at the University of Manchester, though he left after only two terms. From 2011 to 2016, he portrayed JP in the television series *Fresh Meat*, and between 2012 and 2014, and again from 2022 to 2024, he played Alfie Wickers in *Bad Education*. In 2015, he contributed to the creation of *The Bad Education Movie*, a film version, and also helped write the television program. He was a regular panelist on A League of Their Own from 2012 to 2018. Whitehall’s professional path extends past acting; for instance, he headlined *Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father* on Netflix (2017) along with *Decline and Fall* on BBC (2017), where he had another role. He has also appeared in Bounty Hunters (2017-2019) and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018), as well as currently appearing in Good Omens (2019). Throughout his career, Whitehall has toured extensively with five stand-up shows: Jack Whitehall Live (2010–2011), Gets Around (2014), At Large (2017), Stood Up (2019), and Settle Down (2023–2024). The Gets Around tour in 2014 and At Large in 2017 were both sold-out arena tours in the UK, with the latter being filmed for Netflix. From 2018 until 2021, Whitehall presented the BRIT Awards, then again in both 2025 and 2026. He hosted the BAFTA Britannia Awards during 2015, 2017, plus 2018, while also leading the Royal Variety Performance in 2015; this made him the youngest individual ever to do so. Upcoming projects include a role in Jungle Cruise (2020) alongside Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.
Kunal Kamra, an Indian stand‑up comic and political satirist, has frequently faced lawsuits and public criticism. His acts often incorporate observational humor.
Born on March 23, 1980, Russell Howard is an English entertainer who works as a comedian, television presenter, radio presenter, and actor. Dave and Ninette Howard are the parents of Russell Howard, and he grew up with twin younger siblings, Daniel Howard and Kerry Howard, who arrived in 1982. Daniel Howard has epilepsy. Russell attended several schools including Bedford Modern School, Hanham High School, Perins School, and Alton College. Following this, Russell Howard pursued higher education, studying economics at the University of the West of England. Prior to his widespread recognition as a comedian, he was commissioned by BBC Radio 1 in 2004 to write, sing, and perform on The Milk Run , and frequently collaborated with other comedians as part of the Chocolate Milk Gang. From November 2006 to July 2008, he co-hosted The Russell Howard Show on BBC Radio 6 Music. He also appeared on Mock the Week . A significant portion of his career involves ten seasons of the show *Russell Howard’s Good News*, which began on BBC Three before transitioning to BBC Two; during its final two seasons on BBC Two, it achieved record-breaking ratings for BBC Three entertainment programs and drew an average audience exceeding 3 million viewers per episode. In 2011, Russell Howard first appeared on American television as a guest on *Conan*, and he subsequently hosted the two-season travel series *Russell Howard & Mum: Globetrotters*, which proved to be Comedy Central’s highest-rated new program. He has released four stand-up DVDs, including Russell Howard Live (2008) and Wonderbox (2014). His *Respite* tour encompassed performances in over 24 countries across five continents, while his *Round the World* tour established a Royal Albert Hall record previously belonging to Frank Sinatra and Barry Manilow. This tour was released as a Netflix special called Recalibrate . In 2021, Russell Howard released a two-part Netflix comedy special titled *Lubricant*, which ranked as the second most popular stand-up special of that year, and its production was chronicled in the film *Until the Wheels Come Off*. Currently, Russell hosts a podcast called 'Five Brilliant Things' and is touring with a new stand-up show starting in late 2026 and extending into 2027, emphasizing a live experience with no phones or distractions. He also hosts The Russell Howard Hour on Sky One since 2017.
A Moroccan-Canadian, Gad Elmaleh was born in Casablanca, Morocco, on April 19, 1971, and works as a stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and director. He is known throughout France, Morocco, the United States, and the wider French-speaking world. His name, "Gad," signifies "luck" in Hebrew, while "Elmaleh" translates to "the salty" in Arabic, reflecting his Jewish/Arabic heritage. Elmaleh’s comedic journey began early; from age five, he performed on stage with his father, David Elmaleh, announcing his mime routines. He attended French schools in Casablanca and later moved to Montreal, Quebec, in 1988 at the age of 17. There, he studied humanities at Cégep de Saint-Laurent and political science at the University of Montreal for a year. He then pursued acting training at Cours Florent in Paris in 1992. His career truly took off with his first one-man show, Décalages , which premiered in 1997 at the Théâtre Trévise. Elmaleh is recognized for popularizing the American stand-up comedy format in France, with his performances rapidly becoming well-liked; his show, *La Vie Normale*, premiered at the Olympia in 2001 and was subsequently released on DVD. His comedy is described as Sephardic and Arab, creating a hybrid style. Elmaleh’s work extends beyond stand-up. He has starred in films such as Coco (2009), Priceless (2006), La Doublure (2005), and Midnight in Paris (2011). (2004) and Les Aventures de Tintin . His one-man shows, including L'autre c'est moi (2005), featured improvisation and audience interaction, attracting over 300,000 spectators between 2006 and 2007. Papa est en haut , premiered in Montreal in 2007 and sold over one million tickets. He gained further international recognition after appearing on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee in 2013. In 2017, he released his French stand-up special Gad Gone Wild on Netflix, performing in both English and French. He currently lives between New York and Los Angeles. Throughout his career, Elmaleh has received considerable recognition. In 2007, TF1 viewers voted him 'funniest man of the year.' He was also knighted by the Order of Arts and Letters and the National Order of Quebec. For seven weeks running, he filled the Olympia theater in Paris, followed by another seven weeks of sold-out shows at the Palais des Sports, which holds 3,800 seats. Beginning in 2015, Elmaleh maintained a residency at Joe’s Pub in New York City for more than fifty sold-out performances, and concluded with a significant comedy tour throughout the United States, finishing with a sold-out event at Carnegie Hall in February 2017. As of June 2024, he has two sons, Noé and Raphaël, and is also a grandfather. He recently performed a show called 'Lui-même' in Montreal in July 2024.
Alan Graham Carr hails from England and works as a comedian, broadcaster, writer and TV personality. He first attracted attention in 2001 when he took home both the City Life Best Newcomer of the Year prize and the BBC New Comedy Award. Over the next several years he built his reputation on the Manchester stand‑up scene, eventually gaining wider recognition as the co‑host of The Friday Night Project alongside Justin Lee Collins from 2006 to 2009. The partnership spawned a brief entertainment series titled Alan Carr’s Celebrity Ding Dong in 2008. Carr later fronted the acclaimed talk‑show Alan Carr: Chatty Man, which ran from 2009 until 2017.
Katia Follesa, born Katiuscia Follesa on January 12, 1976, in Giussano, is an Italian comedian, television presenter, actress, and radio host. Her mother is Sicilian and works as a hotel administrator, while her father is Sardinian and a chef. Before pursuing a career in entertainment, she worked in a financial holding company. She has a younger sister who does not work in the entertainment industry. Katia Follesa gained recognition in the 2000s as part of the comedic duo Katia & Valeria. The comedic duo Katia & Valeria, formed in 2001 with Valeria Graci, quickly rose to prominence through appearances on Zelig starting in the early 2000s. They also performed on Colorado Café and MTV Italia, and continued their work on Zelig off and Zelig Circus from 2004 to 2011. Follesa’s acting credits include roles in Buona la prima! (2007), Vacanze di Natale a Cortina (2011), and Benvenuti al Nord (2012). She has also collaborated with Maccio Capatonda on Ma anche no (2011) and co-hosted Salsa rosa on Sky Italia's Comedy Central channel in 2010. The duo Katia & Valeria dissolved in February 2012. Since the 2010s, Follesa has hosted numerous television programs on Rai and Mediaset, including Junior Bake Off Italia (2017-2019) and Cake Star - Pasticcerie in sfida. She also co-hosted Quanto manca on Rai 2 from 2014 to 2019, and 90 Special on Italia 1 in 2018. Throughout her career, she has worked as a radio host and appeared in various film and television productions, notably Social Family (2020), a docu-comedy chronicling her experiences alongside her former spouse, Angelo Pisani. She frequently collaborates with Angelo Pisani on theatrical tours, such as Finché social non ci separi (2018-2022). At the 78th Venice International Film Festival in 2021, she was awarded the accolade of Best Female TV Personality. Currently, she co-hosts a night of the Sanremo Music Festival in 2025.
Akim Omiri, born on 14 September 1985 in Le Havre, works as a stand-up comedian, e video content for the web, writes chronicles and runs radio programs.
Oliver Pocher, ein deutscher Komiker, Entertainer und Fernsehmoderator, startete seine berufliche Laufbahn mit Teilzeitjobs im Radio und als DJ. 1998 trat er erstmals im Fernsehen auf, und zwar in der Sendung von Bärbel Schäfer. Später übernahm er die Moderation verschiedener Formate, unter anderem „Rent a Pocher“ und „Die Oliver Pocher Show“.
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