The following is a list of notable
stand-up comedian
Stand-up comedy is a comedic performance to a live audience in which the performer addresses the audience directly from the stage. The performer is known as a comedian, a comic or a stand-up.
Stand-up comedy consists of one-liners, stories, ...
s by nationality.
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
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Naveed Mahbub
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Colombia
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Andrés López
Cuba
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
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Sándor Fábry
Sándor Fábry (born 20 November 1953) is a Hungarian comedian, talk show host, and writer.
Born in Budapest, to Sándor Fábry Sr. and Éva Kovácsy. He has a brother. He attended the Teachers' Training College of Pécs and later the ELTE uni ...
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Géza Hofi
Iceland
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Jón Gnarr
Jón Gnarr (; born 2 January 1967)This is an Icelandic name. ''Kristinsson'' is the patronymic, but he is properly referred to as ''Jón Gnarr'' as he had it legally removed. is an Icelandic actor, comedian, and politician who served as the Ma ...
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
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Adir Miller
Adir Miller ( he, אדיר מילר, born ) is an Israeli actor, screenwriter, and comedian. He is well known for his dry humor and his split second improvisation skills.
Early life
Miller was born in Holon, Israel, to Jewish parents who were Holo ...
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Naor Zion Naor Zion ( he, נאור ציון, ; born February 10, 1973) is an Israelis, Israeli comedian, actor, writer and director. Zion was the creator, head writer and an actor for the Israeli sitcom television series ''"Naor's Friends"''.
Career
Naor Z ...
Italy
Malawi
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Daliso Chaponda
Daliso Chaponda (born 29 November 1979) is a Zambian-born Malawian stand-up comedian living in England. In 2017, he became a finalist in the variety show ''Britain's Got Talent'', finishing third overall. In 2018 he launched a BBC Radio 4 series ...
Malaysia
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Harith Iskander
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Kavin Jayaram
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Patrick Teoh
Patrick Teoh (born 16 October, 1947) is an actor and radio personality in Malaysia. A career in radio, on TV, stage and in movies spanning more than five decades earned Teoh the nickname of "Voice of Malaysia", bestowed by his fans and the Mala ...
Mexico
Middle East
The first country listed is that of origin; the second is that in which the comedian achieved notability or most commonly performs.
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Philippines
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Saluche
Singapore
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Umar Rana
Slovenia
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Tin Vodopivec
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States
Venezuela
See also
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List of comedians
A comedian is one who entertains through comedy, such as jokes and other forms of humour. Following is a list of comedians, comedy groups, and comedy writers.
Comedians
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* Rose Abdoo (born 1962)
* Ray ...
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List of deadpan comedians
This is a list of notable deadpan comedians and actors who have used deadpan as a part of their repertoire. Deadpan describes the act of deliberately displaying a lack of or no emotion, commonly as a form of comedic delivery to contrast with t ...
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