Comedians

Lenny Schultz (1933–2025), stand-up comedian

Lenny Schultz was a stand-up comedian whose frenetic physical comedy influenced later comedians like , , and Carrot Top.

Ken Flores (1996–2025), stand-up comedian

Ken Flores was a stand-up comedian and the creator of the Chicago comedy showcase LatinXL.

Kabir Singh (1984–2024), stand-up comedian

Kabir Singh was a stand-up comedian who came to national attention when he earned his way to the semi-finals in season 16 of “America’s Got Talent.” 

Mimi Hines (1933–2024), Funny Girl star 

Mimi Hines was an actress, singer, and comedian who stepped in to replace Barbra Streisand in the lead role of “Funny Girl” on Broadway.

íngel Salazar (1956–2024), Scarface actor and comedian

Ángel Salazar was an actor and comedian best known for his performance as Chi Chi in “Scarface.” 

Mitzi McCall (1930–2024), comedian and Seinfeld actress

Mitzi McCall was an actress and comedian known for roles on such TV shows as “Seinfeld,” “Life Goes On,” and “Alright Already,” and for her appearance on an iconic episode of “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

Bob Newhart (1929–2024), star of The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart

Bob Newhart was the deadpan comedian and actor known best for starring in his self-titled sitcoms, "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart."

Hiram Kasten (1952–2024), comedian and Seinfeld actor

Hiram Kasten was a stand-up comedian and actor who had roles in “Seinfeld,” “7th Heaven,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and other TV shows.

Diane Ford (1955–2024), stand-up comedian in HBO specials 

Diane Ford was a stand-up comedian known for her HBO comedy specials and for appearances on such shows as “An Evening at the Improv.” 

Rudy Moreno (1957–2024), "Godfather of Latino Comedy"

Rudy Moreno was an actor and comedian often called the “Godfather of Latino Comedy,” who as an actor appeared in “Arrested Development,” “The Shield,” “ER,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” and other TV shows.

James Gregory (1946–2024), “Funniest Man in America” comedian

James Gregory was a standup comedian known by his fans as the “Funniest Man in America.” 

Zack Norman (1940–2024), Romancing the Stone actor 

Zack Norman was an actor, comedian, and producer who played an antiquities smuggler in “Romancing the Stone.” 

Joe Flaherty (1941–2024), actor in Freaks and Geeks, SCTV

Joe Flaherty was an original cast member of “SCTV” who went on to memorable roles in “Happy Gilmore” and “Freaks and Geeks.”

Steve Lawrence (1935–2024), Steve and Eydie singer and actor

Steve Lawrence was a singer, actor and comedian who created the singing duo Steve and Eydie with his wife, and had roles in such movies and TV shows as “The Blues Brothers,” “The Lonely Guy,” and “The Carol Burnett Show.”

Richard Lewis (1947–2024), Curb Your Enthusiasm comedian

Richard Lewis was a comedian and actor known for his acerbic style and for TV roles in “Anything but Love” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Roni Stoneman (1938–2024), banjo player on Hee Haw

Veronica “Roni” Stoneman was a regular cast member and banjo player on “Hee Haw” and performed with the Country Music Association Award-winning Stoneman Family.

Ewen MacIntosh (1973–2024), actor in U.K. version of The Office

Ewen MacIntosh was a British actor and comedian best known for playing Keith Bishop in the original British sitcom, “The Office.” 

Shecky Greene (1926–2023), old school Vegas headliner 

Shecky Greene was a legendary comedian known for his headlining shows in Las Vegas.

Tom Smothers (1937–2023), half of the Smothers Brothers

Tom Smothers was one-half of the innovative comedy-folk duo the Smothers Brothers along with his brother Dick.

Kenny DeForest (1986–2023), stand-up comedian 

Kenny DeForest was a stand-up comedian known for appearances on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” Comedy Central, and the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

Dex Carvey (1991–2023), comedian and son of Dana Carvey 

Dex Carvey was a comedian and the son of "Saturday Night Light" and "Wayne’s World" comedian Dana Carvey, who was featured on his father’s Netflix special, “Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60.” 

Geechy Guy (1964–2023), Guinness record-setting comic 

Geechy Guy was a standup comedian often seen in Las Vegas clubs who set a Guinness World Record for the most jokes told in an hour.

Johnny Hardwick (1958–2023), voice of Dale on King of the Hill 

Johnny Hardwick was a stand-up comedian, writer, and voice actor who played Dale Gribble, Hank Hill’s conspiracy-theorist friend on the animated TV show "King of the Hill."

Paul Reubens (1952–2023), Pee-wee Herman actor

Paul Reubens was an actor and comedian best known for his character, Pee-wee Herman, and his cult favorite TV show, “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”

Ron Sexton (1970–2023), comedian known for The Bob & Tom Show

Ron Sexton was a stand-up comedian, radio personality, and regular performer on The Bob & Tom Show. Fans also knew him as Donnie Baker, a show character who told stories about the boat he perpetually had for sale.

Mike Batayeh (1970–2023), Breaking Bad actor 

Mike Batayeh was an actor and stand-up comedian who played the manager of a laundromat with a secret meth lab in “Breaking Bad.” 

Pat Cooper (1929–2023), “Comedian of Outrage” 

Pat Cooper was an actor and comedian whose loud radio appearances, biting Friar’s Club roasts, and angry outbursts earned him the nickname, “Comedian of Outrage.” 

Bill Saluga (1937–2023), You-Can-Call-Me-Ray comedian 

Bill Saluga was a comedian known for his schtick that began “You can call me Ray….”

Mark Russell (1932–2023), comedian and political satirist 

Joseph Marcus Ruslander , better known by his stage name, Mark Russell , built a career on piano-driven political comedy that provided sharp commentary on current events. His bow tie became part of his signature look, and his long series of PBS specials solidified him as one of the notable satirists of his day.

Chabelo (1935–2023), longtime star of Mexican television

Born Xavier López Rodríguez but better known by his stage name, Chabelo was an actor, comedian, and TV show host beloved by generations of viewers. His best known work was “En Familia con Chabelo,” a family variety show that ran from 1967 to 2015. The show’s 48-year run made Chabelo a well-known personality to multiple generations of Latin American families and a mainstay of Sunday morning television.

Richard Belzer (1944–2023), Law & Order: SVU costar 

Richard Belzer was an American comedian and actor best known for his role as detective John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Streets” and “Law & Order: SVU.”    

Polo Polo (1944–2023), Mexican comedian

Polo Polo was one of Mexico’s most popular comedians, with an international following.

Freddie Roman (1937–2022), Borscht Belt comedy legend

Freddie Roman was a comedian known for his work in the “Borscht Belt” of Catskills Mountains resorts, and for co-creating “Catskills on Broadway.”

Gallagher (1946–2022), comedian who smashed watermelons

Gallagher was one of the most iconic comedians of the 1980s, known for smashing watermelons with a sledgehammer.

Robbie Coltrane (1950–2022), played Hagrid in “Harry Potter” series

Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor who played the loveable half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film series.

Judy Tenuta (1949–2022), standup comedy’s “Love Goddess”

Judy Tenuta was a comedian and actress who played the accordion in her act and called herself “The Love Goddess.”

David A. Arnold (1968–2022), comedian and “Fuller House” writer

David A. Arnold was a comedian who wrote for the Netflix revival series “Fuller House” and created the Nickelodeon show “That Girl Lay Lay.”

Teddy Ray (1990–2022), comedian featured on “Wild ‘n Out”

Teddy Ray was a comedian known for appearances on TV shows including “Wild ‘n Out” and “Pause with Sam Jay.”

Jak Knight (1993–2022), comedian and “Big Mouth” star

Jak Knight was a comedian and actor known for his voice role on the Netflix animated series “Big Mouth.”

Larry Storch (1923–2022), star of “F Troop”

Larry Storch was a comedian and actor known best for playing the bumbling Cpl. Agarn on TV's "F Troop."

Gilbert Gottfried (1955–2022), iconic comedian and “Aladdin” parrot voice

Gilbert Gottfried was a comedian and actor known for his comically screechy persona and for voice roles including Iago the parrot in Disney’s “Aladdin” and the Aflac Duck.

Scoey Mitchell (1930–2022), “Barefoot in the Park” star  

Scoey Mitchell was an actor who starred on the TV sitcom version of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.”

Johnny Brown (1937–2022), star of “Good Times”

Johnny Brown was an actor and comedian best known for his starring role in “Good Times,” playing building superintendent Nathan Bookman.

Johnathan Szeles (1958–2022), comedian and magician known as The Amazing Johnathan

Johnathan Szeles was a comedian and stage magician known as The Amazing Johnathan, a longtime headliner in Las Vegas.

Louie Anderson (1953–2022), Emmy-winning “Baskets” star and comedian

Louie Anderson was a comedian and actor who starred in “Baskets” and created the cartoon series “Life With Louie.”

Bob Saget (1956–2022), comedian and “Full House” star

Bob Saget was an actor, comedian, and director who starred in “Full House” and “Fuller House” and was the original host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”

Peter Aykroyd (1955–2021), former "Saturday Night Live" cast member

Peter Aykroyd was a former cast member and writer for "Saturday Night Live" who was Dan Aykroyd's brother.

Mort Sahl (1927–2021), influential stand-up comedian

Mort Sahl was a stand-up comedian who pioneered a conversational style of comedy that influenced generations of comics.

Ricarlo Flanagan (2021), “Last Comic Standing” comedian

Ricarlo Flanagan was a comedian and actor who competed in “Last Comic Standing” in 2015, making it to the semifinals.