funnyman
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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
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
On the other hand, by creating the Fox broadcast network, Murdoch also brought us The Simpsons, Futurama, Arrested Development, and the jolly celebrity impressions of NFL funnyman Frank Caliendo.
From Slate • Sep. 21, 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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