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Top Ten Stand Up Comedians of the 2000s
This is a list of the best stand up comedians in the 00's.The Top Ten
1 Louis C.K.
Louis Székely, known professionally as Louis C.K., is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, and editor.
Louis Székely, known professionally as Louis C.K., is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, and editor. Poor Louis. Just an ordinary dude with the balls to go for it -- it was responsible for his professional death as well as his professional life. Right now, he's missing the opportunity of a lifetime by playing possum. I wish he'd stand up to the super-sensitive morons who have been giving him money to be outrageous for years. Just because they don't think Louis' most radiant member is as radiant as Louis thinks it is? Lighten up...
Exactly how funny is whacking off in front of random chicks anyway? Needs a better gimmick.
Come on! Louis is one of the best stand up comedians ever! He should at least be number one on THIS list! Better than all these guys by a long shot. Kevin Hart is second.
Louis C.K is the everyman of comedy and that's why everyone will relate. His show Louie is like Seinfeld on steroids...a mixture of hilarity, drama and intellect. He is truly the comedian of our time
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2 Kevin Hart
Kevin Darnell Hart is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hart began his career by winning several amateur comedy competitions at clubs throughout New England, culminating in his first real break in 2000 when he was cast by Judd Apatow for ...read more.
Kevin Darnell Hart is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hart began his career by winning several amateur comedy competitions at clubs throughout New England, culminating in his first real break in 2000 when he was cast by Judd Apatow for ...read more. I love Kevin Hart you gonna learn today
Funniest guy I have ever watched.. Can't wait for let me explain july 2013
Hilarious! When I watch his act I laugh so hard, no noise comes out
He's so funny and honest about his life
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3 Dave Chappelle
David Khari Webber "Dave" Chappelle is an African American stand-up comedian, screenwriter, producer, and actor.
David Khari Webber "Dave" Chappelle is an African American stand-up comedian, screenwriter, producer, and actor. Best show of all time also best standup with killing them softly. He made the stand up scene what it is today
Best delivery. Knows how to work a crowd
Killing them softly is all I gotta say
4 Katt Williams
Micah Sierra "Katt" Williams is an American stand-up comedian, actor, rapper, singer and voice artist.
Micah Sierra "Katt" Williams is an American stand-up comedian, actor, rapper, singer and voice artist. Greatest pimp I've seen yet laugh out loud
Nothing funnier than pimp chronicals
5 Martin Lawrence
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, writer, and voice actor.
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, writer, and voice actor.
6 Mitch Hedberg
Mitchell Lee "Mitch" Hedberg was an American stand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and unconventional comedic delivery.
Mitchell Lee "Mitch" Hedberg was an American stand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and unconventional comedic delivery. Easily the best one-liner comedian of all-time.
I will always love Mitch. May he Rest In Peace.
7 Chris Tucker
Christopher "Chris" Tucker is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is known for playing the role of Smokey in Friday and as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series.
Christopher "Chris" Tucker is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is known for playing the role of Smokey in Friday and as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. Watch the fifth element and rush hour hilarious
8 Daniel Tosh
How is he not number 1
Great comedian, his twisted sense of humor will push boundaries most comedians would not think about. Love his material. "I was having sex with this girl... lets say shes 18" never know whats coming out of his mouth next. Has suspense in his comedy, not just stories about his life, some may be but you can't tell, just gotta laugh and move on. can't get to him and he will teach you to take things much less seriously.
9 Chris Rock
Christopher Julius Rock III is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. After working as a standup comic and appearing in small film roles, Rock came to wider prominence as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s.
Christopher Julius Rock III is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. After working as a standup comic and appearing in small film roles, Rock came to wider prominence as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s.
10 Jimmy Carr
James Anthony Patrick "Jimmy" Carr is an English stand-up comedian, television host and actor, known for his signature laugh, deadpan delivery, dark humour, and use of edgy one-liners.
James Anthony Patrick "Jimmy" Carr is an English stand-up comedian, television host and actor, known for his signature laugh, deadpan delivery, dark humour, and use of edgy one-liners. He is hilarious, loves heckles and uses his crowd and their opinions to spark up huge laughs
He always pulls a joke from where you weren't expecting. Golden!
Better than several on this list, laugh out loud funny.
Really dark British humor!
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11 Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop, known professionally by his stage name Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer, songwriter and comedian.
Eric Marlon Bishop, known professionally by his stage name Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer, songwriter and comedian. He's not even a stand up comedian. Or a comedian at all for that matter - MojoSpaederman
Watch him in Miami Vice...he is not funny, or even entertaining at all
Hate his version of comedy...not even funny..very poor
12 Eddie Griffin
Funmy since been funny since been funny.
Give this man his due. Funny!
13 Anthony Jeselnik
Dark humor at its best! His delivery is what makes him awesome.
14 Michael McIntyre
Michael Hazen James McIntyre is an English comedian, actor and presenter. In 2012, he was reported to be the highest-grossing comedian in the world.
Michael Hazen James McIntyre is an English comedian, actor and presenter. In 2012, he was reported to be the highest-grossing comedian in the world. Michael McIntyre is the best comedian of the 00's because you cannot help but laugh at him. HE IS HILARIOUS!
Definitely deserves that title
15 Cedric the Entertainer
Funny puch lines from a funny man.
16 Patrice O'Neal
Way too low on the list
17 Lee Evans
Lee John Martin Evans is a retired English stand-up comedian, actor, musician and writer from Avonmouth, England. He is a director of Little Mo Films, which he had co-directed with the late Addison Cresswell, who was also his agent prior to Cresswell's death in December 2013.
Lee John Martin Evans is a retired English stand-up comedian, actor, musician and writer from Avonmouth, England. He is a director of Little Mo Films, which he had co-directed with the late Addison Cresswell, who was also his agent prior to Cresswell's death in December 2013. Clearly one of the funniest comedians of all time! Never disappoints makes ever show memorable and leaves us with more stitches than a character off of Saw! Incredible!
he is absaloutaly hilarious, the way he talks about everyday life
michael mclintyre ent even that funny tbh
Loved Nationwide with some of the biggest venues under his belt.
He puts more effort into what he does that any other comedian I know of...
He's by far the best!
No idea why he isn't top!
18 Russell Howard
Russell Joseph Howard is an English comedian, television and radio presenter and actor, best known for his TV show Russell Howard's Good News and his appearances on the topical panel TV show Mock the Week.
Russell Joseph Howard is an English comedian, television and radio presenter and actor, best known for his TV show Russell Howard's Good News and his appearances on the topical panel TV show Mock the Week. A brilliant combination of youth, energy and laughs. The perfect comedian.
Funniest guy I have ever watched
19 Russell Peters
Russell Dominic Peters is a Canadian comedian and actor of Indian descent. He began performing in Toronto in 1989 and won a Gemini Award in 2008. He currently lives in Los Angeles, USA.
Russell Dominic Peters is a Canadian comedian and actor of Indian descent. He began performing in Toronto in 1989 and won a Gemini Award in 2008. He currently lives in Los Angeles, USA.
20 Demetri Martin
Love,love,love his show.
21 Steve Harvey
Broderick Stephen Harvey, known professionally as Steve Harvey, is an American comedian, television host, producer, radio personality, actor, and author.
Broderick Stephen Harvey, known professionally as Steve Harvey, is an American comedian, television host, producer, radio personality, actor, and author.
22 Bo Burnham
Robert Pickering Burnham is an American comedian, musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and poet.
Robert Pickering Burnham is an American comedian, musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and poet. Though he'd probably hate to hear it, he is an utter genius.
No words needed, he is my God.
Insanely talented - Jonerman
23 Bill Burr
William Frederic "Bill" Burr is an American comedian, writer, and actor. He is best known for his stand-up comedy specials.
William Frederic "Bill" Burr is an American comedian, writer, and actor. He is best known for his stand-up comedy specials. Likes annoying people. Let's face it, we're all funny. As George Carlin said, "a lot of stupid people out there." Bill reminds us how stupid most of us are. And that's funny.
He should 3rd at worst.
The guy is awesome!
24 Frankie Boyle
Francis Martin Patrick "Frankie" Boyle is a Scottish comedian and writer, well known for his pessimistic and often controversial sense of humour.
Francis Martin Patrick "Frankie" Boyle is a Scottish comedian and writer, well known for his pessimistic and often controversial sense of humour. His offensive jokes gets him a load of laughs and a load of criticism, making him the most controversial comedian.
the king of mock the week
25 Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel J. Iglecias, known professionally as Gabriel Iglesias and comically as Fluffy, is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and voice actor.
Gabriel J. Iglecias, known professionally as Gabriel Iglesias and comically as Fluffy, is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and voice actor. Just too damn funny! Love the sound effects too! He's got God given talent!
This guy is the funniest guy I've seen doing standup. The voices and sounds he can make just Lolol. HOT AND FLUFFY
26 Dara O'Briain
The funniest irish comedian in the world today. No-one can deny him that title.
27 Brian Regan
Brian Joseph Regan is an American stand-up comedian who uses observational, sarcastic, and self-deprecating humor. His performances are clean as he refrains from profanity and off-color humor.
Brian Joseph Regan is an American stand-up comedian who uses observational, sarcastic, and self-deprecating humor. His performances are clean as he refrains from profanity and off-color humor. Brian Regan is bar none the best stand up out there. When you don't need to use profanity to keep an audience rolling, that's something special.
The emergency room act? The poptart act? The card store act? Come on he is one of the best comedians of all time.
28 Jim Jefferies
Geoffrey James Nugent, known professionally as Jim Jefferies, is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer.
Geoffrey James Nugent, known professionally as Jim Jefferies, is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer.
29 Rhod Gilbert
Rhodri "Rhod" Paul Gilbert is a Welsh comedian who was nominated in 2005 for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award.
Rhodri "Rhod" Paul Gilbert is a Welsh comedian who was nominated in 2005 for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award. Rhod Gilbert is the funniest welsh comedian ever. His anger about everything is what makes him so entertaning.
30 John Pinette
Funniest comic working today.
My favorite comedian by far.
Watch I'm starvin you will.pea laughing guarrentee 15 min in
31 Richard Pryor
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and social critic. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed vulgarities and profanity, as well as racial epithets.
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and social critic. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed vulgarities and profanity, as well as racial epithets. What dum ass put this on the list (in case ya didn't notice, he's been dead for a while)
32 Dane Cook
Dane Jeffrey Cook is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He has released five comedy albums: Harmful If Swallowed; Retaliation; Vicious Circle; Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden; and Isolated Incident.
Dane Jeffrey Cook is an American stand-up comedian and film actor. He has released five comedy albums: Harmful If Swallowed; Retaliation; Vicious Circle; Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden; and Isolated Incident. Watch vicious circle so funny
Watch Retaliation and you will see
33 Doug Stanhope
Douglas Gene "Doug" Stanhope is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author known for his cynical, controversial comedy style and libertarian political views.
Douglas Gene "Doug" Stanhope is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author known for his cynical, controversial comedy style and libertarian political views. Should be way higher on list!
A breath of fresh air with NO filter at all, very intelligent and offensive to some (a lot) eg, wrote a book 'Fun with pedophiles'.
34 Jack Dee
James Andrew Innes "Jack" Dee is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for his sarcasm and deadpan humour.
James Andrew Innes "Jack" Dee is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for his sarcasm and deadpan humour. His grumpy attitude and negative view on life makes him incredible.
35 Joan Rivers
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, better known as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host noted for her often controversial comedic persona - where she was alternately self-deprecating or sharply acerbic, especially toward celebrities and politicians.
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, better known as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host noted for her often controversial comedic persona - where she was alternately self-deprecating or sharply acerbic, especially toward celebrities and politicians. I love this women every time I feel low I just watch her on YouTube we don't get much of her in Australia she is very very funny
36 Hannibal Buress
37 Kapil Sharma
One of the finest Indian comedian
38 Sean Lock
Sean Lock is an English comedian and actor. He began his comedy career as a stand-up comedian, and won the British Comedy Award in 2000 in the category of Best Live Comic, and was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award.
Sean Lock is an English comedian and actor. He began his comedy career as a stand-up comedian, and won the British Comedy Award in 2000 in the category of Best Live Comic, and was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award. He's the funniest of them all, a natural
39 Eddie Izzard
stripped was absolutely hilarious!
40 Sebastian Maniscalco
41 George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects.
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects.
42 Kevin Bridges
43 Jim Gaffigan
James Christopher "Jim" Gaffigan is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice-over artist, and author.
James Christopher "Jim" Gaffigan is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice-over artist, and author. Jim is my favorite! I have never laughed so much as during his hour show on Cable! He's the best!
Observational humor at its best.
44 Dave Attell
45 Noel Fielding
46 Dylan Moran
Drunken comedy at its best!
47 Greg Giraldo
48 Milton Jones
Milton Hywel Jones is a Welsh comedian. His style of humour is based on one-liners involving puns delivered in a deadpan and slightly neurotic style.
Milton Hywel Jones is a Welsh comedian. His style of humour is based on one-liners involving puns delivered in a deadpan and slightly neurotic style. VERY funny. One liners are so funny and original.
49 Andy Andrist
50 Lee Mack
Lee Gordon McKillop, known as Lee Mack, is an English stand-up comedian and actor best known for writing the sitcom Not Going Out and starring in it as the main character, also called Lee.
Lee Gordon McKillop, known as Lee Mack, is an English stand-up comedian and actor best known for writing the sitcom Not Going Out and starring in it as the main character, also called Lee.PSearch List
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