Guest Author - Caitlin D Neely
The ladies already have an article dedicated solely to them. Now it’s time for my favorite male comedians
Stephen Colbert
Bio: Stephen Colbert was born May 13, 1964, in the District of Columbia. He grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. He studied improvisation at Second City and Annoyance Theatre. He has appeared in Exit 57 (a sketch comedy show), Strangers With Candy, The Daily Show and currently hosts The Colbert Report on Comedy Central.
Movies: Strangers With Candy, Bewitched
Why he’s great: His biting character parody on The Colbert Report is enough to make me love his comedy. Not to mention he’s trained in improv and is hilarious on and off camera.
Will Ferrell
Bio: He was born in Irvine, California, on July 16, 1967. He was a member of The Groundlings and joined the SNL cast in 1995. He’s starred in a number of films and also launched the site Funny or Die.
Movies: Elf, Anchorman, Blades of Glory, Wedding Crashers
Why he’s great: His comedy is quirky, loveable and fully quotable
John Belushi
Bio: Belushi was born in Chicago on January 24, 1949. He was a member of Second City and was later cast in National Lampoon’s Lemmings. He joined the first cast of SNL in 1975.
Movies: Animal House, The Blues Brothers
Why he’s great: His energy and immense presence in movies, sketch comedy or whatever he was doing. It was clear he had great love for comedy.
Steve Martin
Bio: Steve Martin was born in Waco, Texas, on August 14, 1945. He began performing stand up comedy in the 70s and made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show and SNL. Along with a talent for comedy, he also plays the banjo.
Movies: The Jerk, Father of the Bride, Cheaper by the Dozen
Why he’s great: His comedy is goofy and sweet. I always enjoy the movies and televisions shows he appears in.
Robin Williams
Bio: Born July 21, 1951, in Chicago. He graduated from Juilliard. He was Mork in Mork and Mindy from 1978 to 1982. He is a stand up comedian and has also starred in many movies.
Movies: Good Morning, Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Birdcage
Why he’s great: His comedy can be edgy, smart and sweet. He’s a legend and is still influencing comedy
