The top stand-up comedians in the history of the genre are ranked on this list. All of the individuals on this list are humorous comedians first and foremost. Beyond that, this is a broad collection of persons with various approaches to various subject matters and styles.
Here are our top 5 funniest comedians of all time:
Louis C.K
Without a doubt, Louis C.K. is the performer at the top of the comedy food chain right now. Because C.K.’s comedy forces us to face our insecurities and embarrassments and then take the next step of finding the courage to laugh at them and by extension our own weaknesses, his enormous success over the past five to ten years is also a representation of what we as a people want comedy to mean for us. He is the person who, on a daily basis, says and does things that most of us wish we had the guts to do.
Bill Burr
If the voice behind the internet meme “anger guy” had a voice, it probably would resemble Bill Burr. Bill is one comedian you can count on to speak his mind without holding back while speaking about any subject. His blunt approach to topics like feminism, gender equality, and religion frequently lands him in hot water, but it’s also exactly this trait that makes him stand out in the ever-increasing political correctness climate. Outside of stand-up, Bill is well-known for his work on the television show Breaking Bad, his monthly podcast Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast, and his portrayal of Patrick Kuby.
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer has seen a stratospheric climb over the past three years. She has gone from being largely unknown outside of the comedy community to becoming a legitimate movie star with over 1.7 million Twitter followers. Additionally, Amy often produces content for her sketch programme Inside Amy Schumer which goes popular online. However, Amy’s true comedic genius is what drives her success. Her stand-up performance offers a distinctive female viewpoint on relationships from the past and present, but it can also be bleak at times.
Dave Chappelle
Chappelle established himself as one of the most distinctive comic voices of his generation. He was one of the big breakthrough comedians of the 2000s. The popularity of his Comedy Central sketch comedy Chappelle’s Show helped him to become a celebrity (and arguably an even bigger star when he walked away from it). Chappelle, who was greatly influenced by Richard Pryor, advocates harsh honesty while discussing racial, sexual, and American cultural issues. When he made a triumphant comeback to stand-up in 2013 after a protracted absence, comedy fans all over the world breathed a great sigh of relief.
Jerry Seinfeld
Due to the impact of his 1990s show Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld was for many people their first introduction to stand-up comedy. Seinfeld has created a stand-up comedy style that is not only outrageously popular but also nearly impossible to replicate despite its simplicity by focusing on the most ridiculous minutiae from everyday life and putting them under the microcosm of his humorous lens.
Jerry’s TV appearances have decreased after the show ended, yet despite this, he continues to sell out venues. The web series Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, a casual interview and hangout with some of the biggest stars in comedy, may have been his most intriguing recent endeavour.
Standing Out Among The Comedy Crowd
Many of the well-known comedians on the list below rose through the ranks of the stand-up circuit before landing specials or episodes on Netflix or Comedy Central. Others launched their own YouTube channels and optimized their comedy skits for search, so they could share their funniest material there.