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For the album by Eddie Murphy, see Comedian (album)
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For the documentary film by Jerry Seinfeld, see Comedian (film)
A comedian, or comic, is an performer who entertains an audience by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting the fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy. A female comedian may be known as a comedienne although this usage has been deprecated in recent years. A comedian who stands and addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comedian.
Since the mid-1980s, a new wave of comedy, called alternative comedy, has been gaining popularity and delighting audiences with its offbeat style. This normally involves more experiential, or observational, reporting to get a laugh. Famous comedians often overstep the mark of what the public perceive as acceptable, such as the remarks made by Billy Connolly about the killing of Ken Bigley.
Formats of a comedian's show are flexible and often depend on the type of comedy. Some comedians such as Brian Figarol speak about their own day to day lives, while others like Frank Skinner sing humorous songs.
As far as content is concerned, comedians such as Tommy Tiernan draw on their background to poke fun at themselves, while others such as Bill Hicks have strong political and cultural undertones.
Many comics achieve a cult following while touring famous comedy hubs such as Montreal in Canada, Edinburgh in Scotland and Melbourne in Australia. Often a comic's career is made when they win a notable comedy prize, such as Perrier Award. Comics survive by continuous touring and foray into other areas of entertainment, when they have become famous. These include television (such as with Rowan Atkinson, Bill Cosby, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Ray Romano and Dave Chappelle), films (such as with Chris Rock, Richard Pryor, Jim Carrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo and Robin Williams), radio (such as with Dave Callan, more examples needed) and the usual release of DVDs of live shows.
See also
- Comedy genres
- List of comedians
- Humor
- Comedy
- Stand-up comedy
- Humorist
- List of musical comedians
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CHRIS ROCK TO BE HONORED AT COMEDY FEST: Vegas event to include tribute to comedian.
Eurweb - Oct 05 12:05 AM *The second-annual Comedy Festival, a co-production of HBO and live-event company Anschutz Entertainment Group, will honor Chris Rock with its Comedian Award during an event to be held at Las Vegas' Caesars Palace on Nov. 17.
Comedian Birbiglia visits the student center
The News Record - Oct 04 10:51 PM Comedian Mike Birbiglia is scheduled for a comedy show Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Tangeman University Center's Great Hall. Birbiglia will also be performing his comedy show at the Go Bananas Comedy Club tonight at 7 p.m.
Dane Cook to take `Tourgasm" to Vegas
AP via Yahoo! News - 32 minutes ago Comedian Dane Cook is taking his "Tourgasm" to Las Vegas.
Dane Cook to take `Tourgasm' to Vegas
AP via Yahoo! News - 33 minutes ago Comedian Dane Cook is taking his "Tourgasm" to Las Vegas. Cook, along with buddies Gary Gulman, Robert Kelly and Jay Davis, will perform the popular show Nov. 17 at The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas.
Comedian Gordie Brown Sets Opening Night at The Venetian for October 24
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 04 10:31 AM Comedian Gordie Brown, who has left audiences around the world laughing in the aisles, begins preview performances Oct. 11 in the new showroom at The Venetian Resort * Hotel * Casino.
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