Standup Comic Movie Stars
Hold your applause. Which stand-up talent is most deserving of the spotlight?
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1
Jim Carrey
The actor best known for blockbusters like The Mask and Dumber and Dumber, paid his dues as a young live act on the small stages of Toronto. 18 40
The actor best known for blockbusters like The Mask and Dumber and Dumber, paid his dues as a young live act on the small stages of Toronto. 18 40
2
Robin Williams
Manic funny man Williams graduated from stand-up with his role on Mork & Mindy, before going to star in Jack and Good Will Hunting. 17 39
Manic funny man Williams graduated from stand-up with his role on Mork & Mindy, before going to star in Jack and Good Will Hunting. 17 39
3
Adam Sandler
His movies went on to make hundreds of millions apiece, but the perpetual man-child got his start doing standup at the age of 17. 16 40
His movies went on to make hundreds of millions apiece, but the perpetual man-child got his start doing standup at the age of 17. 16 40
4
Steve Martin
After his goofy stand-up started drawing arenas full of fans, Martin went on to become the beloved star of The Jerk and Roxanne. 15 35
After his goofy stand-up started drawing arenas full of fans, Martin went on to become the beloved star of The Jerk and Roxanne. 15 35
5
Eddie Murphy
The wisecrack who spewed curses onstage in Raw went on to become a bona fide Hollywood star with movies like 48 Hours and Shrek. 14 38
The wisecrack who spewed curses onstage in Raw went on to become a bona fide Hollywood star with movies like 48 Hours and Shrek. 14 38
6
Jamie Foxx
Sure, he won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray, but he got his start with a stint on In Living Color. -2 34
Sure, he won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray, but he got his start with a stint on In Living Color. -2 34
7
Zach Galifianakis
The deadpan performer toiled away on the club circuit until the ripe old age of 40, when he hit it big as the breakout star of The Hangover. -4 36
The deadpan performer toiled away on the club circuit until the ripe old age of 40, when he hit it big as the breakout star of The Hangover. -4 36
8
Whoopi Goldberg
Before she joined the ranks on The View, the dreadlocked talent kicked off a string of movie successes with a role in The Color Purple. -4 34
Before she joined the ranks on The View, the dreadlocked talent kicked off a string of movie successes with a role in The Color Purple. -4 34
9
Woody Allen
The master of neurotic New York comedy honed his persona on the club circuit before finding fame with works like Annie Hall and Manhattan. -9 33
The master of neurotic New York comedy honed his persona on the club circuit before finding fame with works like Annie Hall and Manhattan. -9 33
10
Lily Tomlin
The pioneering talent known for characters like The Incredible Shrinking Woman has left her mark on TV, film and even Broadway. -11 31
The pioneering talent known for characters like The Incredible Shrinking Woman has left her mark on TV, film and even Broadway. -11 31
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