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While many actors fit comfortably into a particular genre of comedy, this man blurred the lines of laughter and drama with his own expressive style of performing.
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Unlike many of the other comedians on this list, Ferrell came to comedy without a background in stand-up; but he definitely didn’t need one.
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It’s one thing to write and direct legendary ‘70s films, a few of which are considered some of the funniest movies of all time; it’s quite another to consistently steal the show as well.
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Chico, Harpo, Groucho: these three men changed the face of comedy in the United States at a time when “Hollywood” was still mostly an idea.
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In a time when veteran white actors were displaying their comedic expertise on “Saturday Night Live,” a teenaged African-American comic from Brooklyn became the shining star.
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Over ten years after first appearing in the career-making role of the bumbling Inspector Clouseau in “The Pink Panther,” Peter Sellers reprised his iconic role twice during the ‘70s and displayed what it meant to truly be a comedic genius.
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Already a comedic legend by 1990, this intellectual whirlwind brought unrivaled originality and energy to each and every role.
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Long before he became known as “The Great Stone Face,” a child named Joseph Keaton performed for his father’s traveling vaudeville show, which was co-operated by Harry Houdini.
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After a few lukewarm big screen performances in the ‘80s, this innovative Canadian reinvigorated his screen presence by joining forces with the Wayans family on “In Living Color,” and all hell broke loose in the world of comedy because there was a new sheriff in town.
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In 1913, this man was already a notable British performer when he arrived in America, but nobody knew that he was about to revolutionize the business side of Hollywood and the art of filmmaking.