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ShareAdam Sandler has become an undeniable Hollywood star but it was only after working hard as a a live comic that this became a reality. Sandler was discovered at a live comedy show and suddenly thrust into the spotlight that is known as SNL. While he no longer performs live comedy Sandler researched one of [...]

ShareIn honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we picked a comedian who is Irish in name…Eddie Murphy. In recent years, Eddie Murphy has been known as a comedic actor who lends his talents to family friendly fair such as Shrek and I Spy. In his early years, Murphy was a stand-up comedian who had a reputation [...]

ShareSteve Martin has just finished hosting the Academy Awards for 3rd time. Beyond being an awards show host and excellent banjo player Steve has had a long career as a stand-up comedian. Steve still performs on a somewhat regular basis, so keep your eyes and ears open. This clip is from a 1974 comedy special, [...]

ShareJim Carrey made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian long before he gained prominence as a movie star. Rodney Dangerfield saw the young Carrey at the Comedy Store in LA and quickly offered him a spot as an opening act. Despite having a number of TV and film roles, it was not until [...]

ShareJamie Foxx is the modern celebrity, in that he does it all, acting, music, comedy, scandals etc. Foxx first however came to prominences as a live comedian. Take a look at this clip from his 1993 HBO special.
This weekend you can see Jamie Foxx in his new movie Valentine’s Day

ShareRobin Williams has had a long and storied carrier. Williams most recently appeared alongside John Travolta in the movie Old Dog’s. This video clip is from a show done in 1986 at the Metropolitan, in the clip Williams talks about drunk and high people.

ShareSeth Rogen has enjoyed great success in recent years, I mean it almost seems like what recent comedy movie hasn’t he been in? Prior to taking on Hollywood Rogen did stand-up. Check out this clip of Rogen from 1996 when he was only 13. It takes allot of nerve to speak in public at 13 [...]

SharePeople tend to forget all the superstars who began their careers performing live comedy. So we are starting a feature called “Started in Stand-Up” just to remind everyone.
First up, Jay Leno. Sure he’s embroiled in late night talk show chaos, but Jay began his career as a stand-up comedian at the Comedy Store in [...]