His idol, Charlie Chaplin, was known to be a big fan of his. Bill Cosby. A veteran actor, television producer, activist, musician and author, Bill Cosby had started his career as a stand up comedian by performing at various clubs. The sitcom, The Cosby Show saw ratings hit the roof with its success during the 9. His later shows, A Different World, and Cosby also saw a steady rise in his fan following. Bob Newhart. Comedian Bob Newhart is an American stand up comedian and actor, popular for his trademark stammer, one sided telephone conversations and hysterical what if routines. His renowned monologues landed him at the number one spot in the Billboards chart, bringing him much acclaimed fame. His albums, such as The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart, and The Button Down Strikes Again, made it big in the 1. Bob Hope. Bob Hope was an American comedian and actor who appeared in Vaudeville, on Broadway, in addition to his performances on radio, television, as well as movies. Hes well known for his theatrical appearances The Ghost Breakers, Some Like It Hot, Beau James, The Paleface, and The Seven Little Foys to name a few. His list of honors is commendable, like being bestowed with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work in the armed forces through USO, by being of service to men and women he has four stars to his name in the Hollywood Walk of Fame he was ranked 2. Comedy Central, on the list of the 5. Greatest TV Stars of All Time. Billy Crystal. Billy Crystal will always be remembered as the endearing and quirky Harry from the movie When Harry Met Sally. Hes been nominated for a Golden Globe award, and has won the Tony Award and the Emmy Award, including a notable award for his work, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One Person Show, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Bill Maher. Bill Maher is a popular American stand up comedian, television host, actor, and author who is known for his shows like Politically Incorrect, and is currently, the host of the HBO show called Real Time With Bill Maher. He is known for his stand on the legalization of the drug marijuana, and same sex marriage. Hes covered a myriad of topics from bureaucracies and mass media, to religion and politics. Billy Connolly. Connolly is a Scottish comedian, who is also a popular musician, presenter, and actor. Many of you will remember him from the X files I Want to Believe movie adaption of the long time series, where he plays a priest who sees visions of women in distress and captivity. Hes played many roles, and is known for his versatility to step out of his comedian shell, and portray other characters. Other movies featuring the comedian Muppet Treasure Island, Open Season 2, Garfield A Tale of Two Kitties, and Mrs. Brown, to name a few. Buddy Hackett. Buddy Hackett was an American comedian and actor, who referred to himself as a saloon comic. Buddy Hackett always kept his performance very interactive and was popular for getting the people from the audience on stage with him. Disney movie fans will remember his memorable performance as the eccentric seagull in The Little Mermaid, and The Little Mermaid II Return to the Sea. Betty White. Veteran actress, Betty White, has been in the industry for over seven decades. Apart from being a phenomenal actress and comedienne, she is also a writer. In her illustrious career, she has won 7 Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. Her popular films and TV shows include Life with Elizabeth, Date with the Angels, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Betty White Show, Just Men, Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, Stealing Christmas, Hot in Cleveland, The Lost Valentine, and The Golden Girls. Charlie Chaplin. Think of comedy, and the first name that comes to mind is that of Charlie Chaplin. The undisputed king of silent comedy, Charlie Chaplin, through his films, brought joy to those who were going through a time of great peril during World War 1, and the reign of Hitler. His most memorable movies include The Kid, A Woman of Paris, The Gold Rush, The Circus, City Lights, Modern Times, The Great Dictator, Monsieur Verdoux, Limelight, A King in New York, and A Countess from Hong Kong. Cheech Chong. They say that the best things come in pairs Cheech Chong are a popular comedic duo Richard Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. Together, Cheech Chong found a wide audience in the 1. Some of the movies that brought the duo a lot of fame were Up in Smoke, Cheech Chongs Next Movie, and Cheech Chongs The Corsican Brothers.