June 9, 2025

Famous comedians: Test your knowledge about the world’s most iconic humorists

Questions

  1. Who is known as the “King of Comedy” and starred in movies like “The Nutty Professor” and “Coming to America”?
  2. Which comedian is famous for his stand-up routines about everyday life and created the TV show “Seinfeld”?
  3. Who was the first African American comedian to host “Saturday Night Live”?
  4. Name the British comedian who is known for his surreal humor and created the TV series “The Office” (UK)?
  5. Which comedian and actor is famous for his role as the wisecracking bartender Sam Malone on “Cheers”?
  6. Who is the stand-up comedian known for his dark humor and the Netflix special “The Bird Revelation”?
  7. Which comedian became famous through his viral YouTube videos and is known for his observational comedy about everyday life?
  8. Name the comedian who created and stars in the sitcom “Louie,” known for its dark, introspective humor.
  9. Who was the first woman to win the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor?
  10. Which comedian is known for his rapid-fire delivery and is often called “The Comedy Central Roast King”?

Answers:

  1. Eddie Murphy
  2. Jerry Seinfeld
  3. Dave Chappelle
  4. Ricky Gervais
  5. Ted Danson
  6. Bill Burr
  7. Kevin Hart
  8. Louis C.K.
  9. Whoopi Goldberg
  10. Jeff Ross