A comedian is somebody who provides others with amusement or enjoyment. A comedian is a word that can be used to describe someone who is good to be around, who amuses you or makes you laugh. But being a comedian can also be a professional job. They perform in shows called stand up, where they stand before an audience and tell jokes and other funny stories. Sometimes comedians can be bad and the resort to stereotypical and often offensive humor to be funny. But there are great new comedians, like Hannah Gadsby, who is smart and political, and absolutely hilarious.

How do you get into stand-up comedy?

Stand-up comedy can be intimidating and daunting. You can get into stand-up comedy by taking a comedy class to get accustomed to being on stage and gain experience with joke writing as well as comedic structure. It is also recommended to perform at open mics to find your comedic voice.

How much do comedians get paid?

Starting comedians get paid an average of $14.04 per hour in the United States. This pay is variable depending on the experience level of the comedian. Top-level comedians earn more than $84,185 per year while comedians that are just starting in the field may earn up to $22,027 per year.

Who is the richest comedian?

Currently, the richest comedian in the world is Jerry Seinfeld, who is called the ‘King of Comedy’. Jerry Seinfeld has a net worth of $950 million, has starred in various shows like Frankie on Benson and the Tonight Show, and co-created the famous television series, Seinfeld, with Larry David.

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5’7” | 1.70 m
June 1, 1981
Amy Schumer
170.000
1981.00
447000
GUIDE
3D
Amy Schumer
5’6” | 1.68 m
February 23, 1983
Aziz Ansari
168.000
1983.00
77000
GUIDE
3D
Aziz Ansari
Bill Burr
384000
5’10” | 1.78 m
June 10, 1968
Bill Burr
178.000
1968.00
384000
GUIDE
3D
Bill Burr
6’0” | 1.83 m
July 12, 1937
Bill Cosby
183.000
1937.00
216000
GUIDE
3D
Bill Cosby
5’10” | 1.78 m
February 7, 1965
Chris Rock
178.000
1965.00
166000
GUIDE
3D
Chris Rock
6’4” | 1.93 m
April 18, 1963
Conan O’Brien
193.000
1963.00
154000
GUIDE
3D
Conan O’Brien
6’0” | 1.83 m
August 24, 1973
Dave Chappelle
183.000
1973.00
429000
GUIDE
3D
Dave Chappelle
6’2” | 1.88 m
April 12, 1947
David Letterman
188.000
1947.00
128000
GUIDE
3D
David Letterman
5’9” | 1.75 m
April 3, 1961
Eddie Murphy
175.000
1961.00
342000
GUIDE
3D
Eddie Murphy
5’7” | 1.70 m
January 26, 1958
Ellen DeGeneres
170.000
1958.00
409000
GUIDE
3D
Ellen DeGeneres
6’5” | 1.96 m
January 12, 1954
Howard Stern
196.000
1954.00
301000
GUIDE
3D
Howard Stern
5’8” | 1.73 m
August 22, 1978
James Corden
173.000
1978.00
224000
GUIDE
3D
James Corden
Jay Leno
130000
5’11” | 1.80 m
April 28, 1950
Jay Leno
180.000
1950.00
130000
GUIDE
3D
Jay Leno
5’11” | 1.80 m
April 29, 1954
Jerry Seinfeld
180.000
1954.00
192000
GUIDE
3D
Jerry Seinfeld
6’2” | 1.88 m
January 17, 1962
Jim Carrey
188.000
1962.00
351000
GUIDE
3D
Jim Carrey
6’0” | 1.83 m
September 19, 1974
Jimmy Fallon
183.000
1974.00
364000
GUIDE
3D
Jimmy Fallon
5’11” | 1.80 m
November 13, 1967
Jimmy Kimmel
180.000
1967.00
225000
GUIDE
3D
Jimmy Kimmel
Joe Rogan
656000
5’7” | 1.70 m
August 11, 1967
Joe Rogan
170.000
1967.00
656000
GUIDE
3D
Joe Rogan
6’0” | 1.83 m
April 23, 1977
John Oliver
183.000
1977.00
321000
GUIDE
3D
John Oliver
5’7” | 1.70 m
November 28, 1962
Jon Stewart
170.000
1962.00
154000
GUIDE
3D
Jon Stewart
5’4” | 1.63 m
July 6, 1979
Kevin Hart
163.000
1979.00
531000
GUIDE
3D
Kevin Hart
5’11” | 1.80 m
July 2, 1947
Larry David
180.000
1947.00
138000
GUIDE
3D
Larry David
5′5″ | 1.65 m
June 28, 1926
Mel Brooks
165.000
1926.00
217000
GUIDE
3D
Mel Brooks
5’3” | 1.60 m
January 27, 1969
Patton Oswalt
160.000
1969.00
233000
GUIDE
3D
Patton Oswalt
5’8” | 1.73 m
June 25, 1961
Ricky Gervais
173.000
1961.00
119000
GUIDE
3D
Ricky Gervais
5’7” | 1.70 m
July 21, 1951
Robin Williams
170.000
1951.00
427000
GUIDE
3D
Robin Williams
5’10” | 1.78 m
November 22, 1921
Rodney Dangerfield
178.000
1921.00
139000
GUIDE
3D
Rodney Dangerfield
5’7” | 1.70 m
December 1, 1970
Sarah Silverman
170.000
1970.00
296000
GUIDE
3D
Sarah Silverman
5’11” | 1.80 m
December 28, 1973
Seth Myers
180.000
1973.00
196000
GUIDE
3D
Seth Myers
5’11” | 1.80 m
May 13, 1964
Stephen Colbert
180.000
1964.00
401000
GUIDE
3D
Stephen Colbert
6’1” | 1.85 m
January 17, 1957
Steve Harvey
185.000
1957.00
343000
GUIDE
3D
Steve Harvey
6’0” | 1.83 m
August 14, 1945
Steve Martin
183.000
1945.00
150000
GUIDE
3D
Steve Martin
5’5” | 1.65 m
March 24, 1971
Tig Notaro
165.000
1971.00
44000
GUIDE
3D
Tig Notaro
5’11” | 1.80 m
February 20, 1984
Trevor Noah
180.000
1984.00
402000
GUIDE
3D
Trevor Noah
6’3” | 1.91 m
July 16, 1967
Will Ferrell
191.000
1967.00
194000
GUIDE
3D
Will Ferrell
5′5″ | 1.65 m
December 1, 1935
Woody Allen
165.000
1935.00
209000
GUIDE
3D
Woody Allen
Aziz Ansari
Size comparison drawings of Aziz Ansari comparing the heights of other related comedians

Aziz Ansari is best known as a comedian and actor in the popular show Parks and Recreation. Aziz Ansari began his career performing stand up comedy and guest starring in popular television shows and in 2005 Rolling Stone Magazine put him on the “Hot List” giving his career a boost into popularity. Ansari went on to star in Parks and Recreation and also created a television show called Master of None, which earned him multiple Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe in 2018. Aziz Ansari has also played roles in movies such as Funny People, I Love You Man, and This is the End.

Aziz Ansari has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Aziz Ansari with height measurements
Aziz Ansari is best known as a comedian and actor in the popular show Parks and Recreation. Aziz Ansari began his career performing stand up comedy and guest starring in popular television shows and in 2005 Rolling Stone Magazine put him on the “Hot List” giving his career a boost into popularity.

Aziz Ansari has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Aziz Ansari with height measurements
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 2004–Present

Given Name
Aziz Ismail Ansari
Years Active
February 23, 1983

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Kevin Hart
Height diagram with a series of illustrations of Kevin Hart performing

Kevin Hart was born in Philadelphia in 1979. He began his career as a stand up comedian, winning several comedy competitions throughout New England. He has appeared in several blockbuster films, such as Paper Soldiers, The 40 Year Old Virgin, and the Scary Movie franchise. He is best known for his comedy routines where he is known for talking about his mother, a loving but intimidating woman. He was listed as one of Time Magazine’s top 100 influential people in 2015. He is set to appear in the upcoming Jumanji film.

Kevin Hart is 5 foot 4 inches (1.63 m) tall.

Kevin Hart was born in Philadelphia in 1979. He is best known for his comedy routines where he is known for talking about his mother, a loving but intimidating woman. He was listed as one of Time Magazine’s top 100 influential people in 2015. He is set to appear in the upcoming Jumanji film.

Kevin Hart is 5 foot 4 inches (1.63 m) tall.

Kevin Hart
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Nationality: United States
Years Active: 2001–Present

Given Name
Kevin Darnell Hart
Years Active
July 6, 1979

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Steve Martin
Height comparison diagram of Steve Martin compared to other comedians

Steve Martin is an actor, musician and comedian known for his explosive humor. Getting his start writing for shows such as The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. After a good run of writing and showing up on talk shows, Martin appeared on Saturday Night Live, after his first performance the shows viewers jumped by over a million! Steve Martin went on to be one of the most successful hosts of Saturday Night Live and continued on to be a great actor in classic films such as The Three Amigos, Planes Trains and Automobiles. You may have even heard his famous catch phrase “A wild and crazy guy!”. Martin also is a renowned banjo player and has a popular bluegrass band called “Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers”.

Steve Martin has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Steve Martin with overall height
Steve Martin is an actor, musician and comedian known for his explosive humor. Getting his start writing for shows such as The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. After a good run of writing and showing up on talk shows, Martin appeared on Saturday Night Live.

Steve Martin has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Steve Martin with overall height
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 1967–Present

Given Name
Stephen Glenn Martin
Years Active
August 14, 1945

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James Corden
Size comparison drawings of James Corden comparing the heights of other related media personalities

James Corden is best known these days as host of The Late Late Show with James Corden, and has led a career as an actor, comedian, host and writer. Born in the Greater London area, James Corden began his career in British Television, the most popular show being Gavin and Stacey, which won Best New Television show in the British Comedy Awards. In 2005, Corden ended up taking the place of Craig Ferguson in The Late Late Show, then created a carpool karaoke skit that went viral and won him a Primetime Emmy. On top of being a success in the talk show industry, Corden also teamed up with the NBA to start a fundraising campaign called Feed the Children early 2020.

James Corden has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of James Corden with height measurements
James Corden is best known these days as host of The Late Late Show with James Corden, and has led a career as an actor, comedian, host and writer. Born in the Greater London area, James Corden began his career in British Television, the most popular show being Gavin and Stacey.

James Corden has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of James Corden with height measurements
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Nationality: England

Years Active: 1996–Present

Given Name
James Kimberley Corden
Birthday
August 22, 1978

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Jay Leno
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Jay Leno in relation to other media personalities

Jay Leno is a famous talk show host not only known for his 20 year run with his popular show The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, but also for his massive car collection! Jay Leno got his start guest starring in popular television shows in the late 1970s and appearing on the Late Night with David Letterman show a number of times. In the mid 1980s, Letterman became a permanent stand in for Johnny Carson and eventually replaced Carson’s roll.  After retiring from his long running show and having Jimmy Fallon take over as host, Jay Leno now spends his time touring as a stand-up comedian and continues to make guest appearances in late night shows.

Jay Leno has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Jay Leno labeled with overall height
Jay Leno is a famous talk show host not only known for his 20 year run with his popular show The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, but also for his massive car collection! Jay Leno got his start guest starring in popular television shows in the late 1970s and Late Night with David Letterman.

Jay Leno has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 1976–Present

Given Name
James Douglas Muir Leno
Birthday
April 28, 1950

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