funnyman
Americannoun
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The ceremony celebrated his storied career across comedy and film, and featured tributes from fellow funnyman Dave Chappelle and “Shrek” co-star Mike Myers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
The biracial funnyman has offered a mix of political satire and light-hearted showbiz banter, and has generally earned decent reviews for his efforts.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
The 82-year-old funnyman was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and announced his retirement from comedy five years later, telling the BBC his "art is his life now".
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025
Late night funnyman Greg Gutfeld, meanwhile, continues to trump his network rivals on a nightly basis, earning an average of 2.2 million viewers.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023
I love it when I’m the one who makes Dad laugh, since he’s usually the funnyman that gets everybody else laughing.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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