Brian T. Delaney, an American actor, supplied the voice for Scarecrow in the series Batman Unlimited and portrayed the male Sole Survivor in Fallout 4.
George LeMaire was an American vaudeville comic who acted in several motion pictures and took on directing and producing duties for Pathé. Recognized as an experienced straight man, he teamed up in comedy acts with Eddie Cantor, Joe Phillips and Louis Simon.
Jonathan Charles Cozart, who goes by the screen name Paint, works as an American YouTube creator, musician and comic. By November 2025 his principal YouTube channel had reached 4.5 million subscribers.
Kimrie Denise Lewis is an American actress, director and writer who is most recognized for portraying Poppy Banks on the ABC sitcom Single Parents and Mika on NBC’s comedy Kenan. She also recurring‑ly appeared as reporter Ashley Davidson on Scandal.
Michelle Wolf is an American comedian, writer, producer and television host. She contributed as a writer and on‑air talent for both Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. In 2018 she served as the featured performer at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Wolf later anchored the Netflix comedy talk series The Break with Michelle Wolf and delivered the 2019 stand‑up special Joke Show.
Nik Dodani, an American actor, writer and comedian, gained recognition for playing Zahid on Netflix’s comedy‑drama Atypical and for his turn as Pat Patel in the revived CBS sitcom Murphy Brown.
Born in New York City, Nore Davis is an American comedian who performs stand-up and acts. He began his career performing stand-up comedy during his teenage years, initially appearing at open mic nights and on college campuses. Prior to pursuing comedy full-time, he held various jobs including a brief stint at a gas station and work in graphic design. Davis spent his teenage years living in Yonkers, New York. Early in his career, he developed a friendship with Amy Schumer, which led to an appearance in a sketch for her show Inside Amy Schumer pilot episode. Davis’s television appearances span several platforms, including Comedy Central and MTV programming. He has been featured on shows like Russell Simmons Presents , Last Week Tonight , Nikki & Sara Live , NickMom Night Out , and The Artie Lange Show . His acting credits include a minor role in HBO's Boardwalk Empire and appearances in videos for CollegeHumor. He released his first comedy album, Home Game , in 2014, followed by Too Woke in 2018, which Vulture recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Comedy Albums of that year. Davis has since released five additional stand-up comedy albums, bringing his total to seven. Audiences appreciate Davis for his clever humor and sincere emotional expression. Recent years have seen continued growth in Davis’s career. He played comedian Zell Simmons in an episode of Succession (Season 2, Episode 6) and appeared in Netflix's Survival of the Thickest . He has also been a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon three times. Beyond stand-up, Davis has ventured into film with 'ELEMENT,' a short film about healing, identity, and the inner child, produced by BMG, which is available for $5 via Venmo or Cash App. Further demonstrating his creative range, he released a limited-edition 14-page comic book titled ‘The NORI comic book’ for $20, detailing his transformation into NORI; it was written by Davis and Chris Daniels with artwork by Ben Bishop, and includes an album audio download code. Currently residing in New York City, Davis's performance inquiries are handled by Omar 'ACE' Turner, and Zack Waxenburg serves as his manager.
Sam Richardson, an American performer and comic, gained recognition for co‑leading the Comedy Central sitcom Detroiters (2017‑2018) with Tim Robinson, portraying Richard Splett on HBO’s political satire Veep (2012‑2019), and appearing in a range of roles on Netflix’s sketch series I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019‑2023). He also played Aniq Adjaye in Apple TV+’s The Afterparty (2022‑2023) and voiced Norville Rogers in Max’s animated show Velma (2023‑2024). His turn as Edwin Akufo on Ted Lasso earned him Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in both 2022 and 2023, winning the award in 2023.
Brian Michael Firkus, who performs under the moniker Trixie Mattel, hails from Marinette County, Wisconsin, and works as a drag queen, television figure, singer‑songwriter, DJ, and business owner. Her look draws heavily on an over‑the‑top 1960s aesthetic, marked by signature eye makeup, while her music fuses humor with acoustic pop and folk‑country sounds, and she plays both guitar and autoharp. In 2015 she entered the seventh installment of RuPaul’s Drag Race, later returning to claim victory in the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Mattel has also turned up as a guest across multiple Drag Race spin‑offs and served as a judge on the Queen of the Universe series from 2021 through 2023.
Ryan Edward Upchurch, who performs under the name Upchurch, originates from Cheatham County on the edge of Nashville and works as an American rapper, singer‑songwriter, and comedian. He first gained attention chiefly through comedic videos posted on a variety of online platforms, attracting a sizable audience. Merchandise bearing the line from his song “raise hell and eat cornbread” has been sold under his brand. Initially described as a “country rapper,” he has since branched out into numerous styles, including southern rock.
Violet Benson, performing under the name Daddy Issues, is a Russian‑American comedian most famous for creating and managing the Instagram page “Daddy Issues.”
Zahra Noorbakhsh, an Iranian‑American comedian, writer and actor, also co‑hosts the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast. The New Yorker hailed her solo performance All Atheists Are Muslim as a standout of the New York International Fringe Festival. She contributed to the New York Times anthology Love Inshallah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women and pens a monthly column called “My Infidel Husband.” Noorbakhsh was a featured comic at New York City’s inaugural Muslim Funny Fest.
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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.
