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How come there are no more legendary comedy actors
Posted on 7/31/25 at 10:37 am
Posted on 7/31/25 at 10:37 am
Some names thru the 70s to the early 00s
Robin Williams
Steve Martin
Bill Murray
Chevy Chase
Dan Akroyd
John Belushi
John Candy
Richard Pryor
Eddie Murphy
Chris Farley
Adam Sandler
Jim Carey
Will Ferrell
Vince Vaughn
Gene Wilder
Mel Brooks
Rodney Dangerfield
Leslie Nielsen
Norm McDonald
David Spade
Chris Rock
Rob Schneider
Dana Carvey
Mike Myers
John Cleese
Graham Chapman
Etc
If I were to name whoever is the current top comedians in movies, I honestly could not name one? The only names I can sort of think of are the Sunny in Philly cast, Jonah Hill, maybe Adam Samberg. That’s about it at best.
Robin Williams
Steve Martin
Bill Murray
Chevy Chase
Dan Akroyd
John Belushi
John Candy
Richard Pryor
Eddie Murphy
Chris Farley
Adam Sandler
Jim Carey
Will Ferrell
Vince Vaughn
Gene Wilder
Mel Brooks
Rodney Dangerfield
Leslie Nielsen
Norm McDonald
David Spade
Chris Rock
Rob Schneider
Dana Carvey
Mike Myers
John Cleese
Graham Chapman
Etc
If I were to name whoever is the current top comedians in movies, I honestly could not name one? The only names I can sort of think of are the Sunny in Philly cast, Jonah Hill, maybe Adam Samberg. That’s about it at best.
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Posted on 7/31/25 at 10:39 am to burger bearcat
They're all doing podcasts where they talk about how funny Norm MacDonald was.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 10:44 am to burger bearcat
Comedy has been regulated to streaming and television now. Seems that studios aren't willing to bank on comedies so much anymore since they never do well overseas. Even movies like The Hangover and 22 Jump Street made a majority of their money domestically
Posted on 7/31/25 at 11:04 am to burger bearcat
Comedy is not acceptable anymore, too many people would get their feelings hurt
Posted on 7/31/25 at 11:32 am to burger bearcat
quote:
legendary
quote:
David Spade
Wut?
Posted on 7/31/25 at 11:46 am to burger bearcat
Most of that list came from SNL, and the talent of that show over the past ~15 years is nowhere near the epic level it used to be.
Sudeikis, Hader, Forte, Samberg - all very funny and have moved on to some great and acclaimed projects since. But none really have the legendary star power of the many of the alums from the heyday.
Sudeikis, Hader, Forte, Samberg - all very funny and have moved on to some great and acclaimed projects since. But none really have the legendary star power of the many of the alums from the heyday.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 12:16 pm to burger bearcat
It's hard to be a comedian in the age of woke.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:25 pm to burger bearcat
There have been no good comedy movies for new comedic actors to star in the past 10 years at least. I think that's changing...hopefully.
Baw, Rob is ok, but legendary? Come on.
quote:
Rob Schneider
Baw, Rob is ok, but legendary? Come on.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:30 pm to burger bearcat
I think Danny McBride can be considered legendary.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:49 pm to Esquire
No
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:52 pm to Richleau
Yes
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:57 pm to Esquire
One hit wonder.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:59 pm to burger bearcat
Media is too fragmented for one guy to become a big deal nationally anymore. Rather than like 5 mega comedy stars everyone knows instead we have 100 funny guys all doing different things in their own niche.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:04 pm to Richleau
quote:
One hit wonder.
Which one?
Pineapple Express
Righteous Gemstones
Vice Principals
Eastbound and Down
This is the End
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:10 pm to burger bearcat
SNL is irrelevant. A lot of comedians that made good comedies learned how to write on SNL. Comedians also used to write on sitcoms which are mostly shite now too.
That paired with comedians making money from podcasts and being able to tour successfully has killed good comedy actors. Also, Hollywood is filled with woke pussies who are terrified of funding anything that might offend anyone.
Netflix is funding some shows now, hopefully that trend continues.
That paired with comedians making money from podcasts and being able to tour successfully has killed good comedy actors. Also, Hollywood is filled with woke pussies who are terrified of funding anything that might offend anyone.
Netflix is funding some shows now, hopefully that trend continues.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:16 pm to Richleau
quote:
One hit wonder.
Are you sure you know who Danny McBride is?
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:24 pm to jchamil
quote:
Are you sure you know who Danny McBride is?
I like him. But I think the knock is that he basically just plays himself in every role...just as a slightly different character.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:28 pm to jchamil
Yes, he’s the Kevin Costner of comedy actors. Same dude every film. It was fine in eastbound and down but every single thing? No thanks.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:33 pm to Richleau
Same as Adam Sandler or Chris Farley but McBride has produced exponentially funnier material
The real answer to this is they’re all doing podcasts now. Comics don’t start in standup then move to SNL or a sitcom then do movies anymore. They sit around and jerk each other off on their podcasts.
The real answer to this is they’re all doing podcasts now. Comics don’t start in standup then move to SNL or a sitcom then do movies anymore. They sit around and jerk each other off on their podcasts.
Posted on 7/31/25 at 3:37 pm to DBG
Dude, have you seen Tommy Boy? Farley could make you cry in some scenes. Dude, have you seen Uncut Gems or Punch Drunk Love? Sandler has more range than you give him credit. McBride is the same white trash fella in every role. It’s funny every once and awhile, but please don’t compare that chucklehead to Sandler or Farley. Funnier than those two? Fans of McBride sure are dumb as shite.
This post was edited on 7/31/25 at 3:38 pm
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