George Robert Newhart, an American comic and screen performer, became celebrated for his deadpan, halting delivery. He started out on the stand‑up circuit and later moved into television acting. His accolades include three Grammy Awards, an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Peabody, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Christopher Titus is a U.S. comedian, podcast host and actor. He headlined, co‑created and served as executive producer of his own FOX sitcom, Titus, which ran from 2000 until 2002. Much of his stand‑up material revolves around growing up in a chaotic family.
Darrell Clayton Hammond, an American actor, comedian, impressionist and announcer, was a regular cast member on NBC’s sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1995 until 2009, and has held the announcer position for the show since 2014.
Demetri Evan Martin is a U.S. comedian who also works as an actor, writer, director, cartoonist, filmmaker and musician. He contributed to The Daily Show, serving as its Senior Youth Correspondent between 2005 and 2008. His stand‑up routine is marked by a deadpan style, guitar‑accompanied jokes, and satirical cartoons. Martin both hosted and starred in the Comedy Central sketch series Important Things With Demetri Martin, which aired from 2009 to 2010. He has acted in movies like Taking Woodstock (2009) and made his first foray into directing with the film Dean, in which he also played the lead role. Additionally, he voiced Ice Bear in Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears and now narrates its prequel spin‑off, We Baby Bears.
Doug E. Doug, an American actor, launched his entertainment career at 17 doing stand‑up comedy. He later took on the character Griffin Vesey in the CBS sitcom Cosby, played Sanka Coffie in the film Cool Runnings, and voiced Bernie in the animated movie Shark Tale.
Edgar Livingston Kennedy, an American comic character actor, built a career that spanned at least five hundred movies from the silent era into the sound era. He performed under the name “Slow Burn,” a nickname earned for his skill in playing figures whose irritation gradually intensified in vexing situations.
Harvey Herschel Korman was an American actor and comic who worked in both television and movies. He is most famously remembered as a principal cast member of the CBS sketch‑comedy series The Carol Burnett Show, appearing alongside Carol Burnett, Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence from 1967 to 1977. His performances on the show earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
Kevin Wu, an American who has taken monastic vows after a career as a YouTuber known as KevJumba, is now affiliated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Jeff Yang of the San Francisco Chronicle observes that Wu isn’t a comedian in the usual sense, yet his plain‑spoken style, dead‑pan voice, lively facial gestures, and penchant for sudden, off‑beat asides render him genuinely amusing.
Born in the United States, Michael Connor Gainey has made his mark as a character actor, most famously embodying Tom Friendly during Lost’s 2005‑2008 run. His film credits also span The Mighty Ducks (1992), Con Air (1997), The Dukes of Hazzard (2005), Wild Hogs (2007) and Love Ranch (2010).
Maria Bamford, an American actress and stand‑up comic, frequently incorporates self‑mocking humor and bleak subjects into her performances, addressing her troubled family dynamics, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and mental‑health issues.
Mary Jo Pehl is a U.S. writer, actress and comic, most recognized for the numerous characters she played on the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Born in the United States, Noah Bryant Munck works as an actor, musician and YouTube content creator. Audiences most often recognize him for portraying Gibby on Nickelodeon’s iCarly and the character “Naked” Rob Smith on ABC’s The Goldbergs. Besides his on‑screen work, he issues songs under the names Sadworldbeats and Noah Praise God and produces his own comedy sketches for YouTube.
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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.
