Eric Idle is the composer of most Monty Python songs (along with Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (which is also played after Iron Maiden's shows). His outstanding linguistic ability have earned him the name "Master of the One-Liner". During his time at Cambridge, Eric served as the president of the famous Cambridge Footlights Dramatic Club. Before Monty Python's Flying Circus...
As a recognised face on every episode of BBC2's Mock the Week, in addition to his appearances on 8 out of 10 Cats, They Think It's All Over, Law of the Playground and FAQ U, Frankie Boyle is an established name in the world of comedy. Frankie leapt onto the circuit in style when he won the Daily Telegraph's Open Mic competition in 1996, before becoming a regular and popular compere at high-profile clubs across the UK.
Neil Hamburger is the name of a stand-up comedian character played by Gregg Turkington. Hamburger's jokes range from variations of "Why did the chicken cross the road?" to Diana, Princess of Wales jokes to Paris Hilton jokes. His pacing is off, and he clears his throat nonstop through his entire routine, which is all part of the ultimate goal: to be the world's "worst" stand-up comedian. Neil's unique brand of comedy has thrilled, perplexed and repulsed audiences from the New York University Thompson Center to Jimmy Kimmel himself.
Ross Noble (born 5 June 1976) is a British stand-up comedian, born in Cramlington, Northumberland, England. Noble has been performing stand-up since appearing in his local comedy club at the age of 15, despite licensing laws that prohibited him working there and forced him to leave through the kitchen.Noble has become known as an exciting and original performer and has received huge critical acclaim.
Paul F. Tompkins (born September 12, 1968) in (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.) started out in stand-up comedy in 1986 at The Comedy Works, Philadelphia, PA, where he was half of a duo with the late Rick Roman. He moved to Los Angeles in 1994. Tompkins appeared and wrote for The Daily Show in 1998, before Jon Stewart took over as anchor. In 1998, he created Driven to Drink, a one-man show that aired on HBO.
Known to busk at Cambridge Folk Festival, England, as Main Stage 4 well into the night. Also organiser of Free Fringe at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland in August each year. PBH website. Peter plays guitar and sings his own comedic and parody songs. Audience participation is encouraged and indeed forms an important part of the event. A unique and, some might say, eccentric individual. He has produced a number of CDs of his material and live performances.
Robin Hughes Harris (August 30, 1953 – March 18, 1990) was an African-American comedian and actor, best known for his recurring comic sketch about Bébé's Kids.
Brendon Burns is an Australian comedian whose style is confrontational and no holds barred but intelligent. He has been compared to Bill Hicks.
There are many people named Kevin Smith, including: 1) The mastermind behind movies like Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Jersey Girl, and Clerks 2. Kevin Smith is also known for portraying the character "Silent Bob" in almost all of his movies. He also has released An Evening With Kevin Smith, a document of his question-and-answer sessions. 2) Kevin Max Smith, of dc Talk, legally shortened his name to Kevin Max in 1997.
