Word Finder - comedians

definition

An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

synonyms

• comic

definition

(by extension) Any person who is humorous or amusing, either characteristically or on a particular occasion.

synonyms

• card
• cutup
• gagster
• joker
• wag
• wit

definition

A person who performs in theatrical plays.

synonyms

• actor
• player
• thespian

definition

A writer of comedies.

The Attic comedians and Plato speak with enthusiasm of their native climate, and the fineness of the Athenian intellect was attributed to the clearness of the Attic atmosphere.

Cool libation under cruisethere are countless comedians plus a almost unbroken chain.

The show runs every Friday from 8pm to 10.30pm and features the best comedians on the London Circuit.

It comes as no surprise then to discover we love comedians like Jack Dee, who focus upon the mundane and miserable.

Shows usually feature established circuit comedians trying out new sets or playing with ideas on occasional Tuesdays.

With regulars as well as guest comedians, there is something for everyone.

Night after night, television comedians gain laughs at his expense.

Canada has produced some of the finest movie comedians of modern times - even if they are forever destined to be mistaken for Americans.

Lucy Porter has written gags for some of our best known comedians.

The idea that young comedians, furious with the Thatcher regime, might somehow galvanize Britain's youth into activism looks tragically wan now.

The gig went reasonably well, considering a bizarre mix of mainly comedians and a few punters in the audience.

Three comedians take to the stage whilst you sit back and enjoy the finest of single cask malts.

Everything from popular singers to sword swallowers, jugglers, conjurers, stand-up comedians and acrobats.

The idea that young comedians, furious with the Thatcher regime, might somehow galvanize Britain 's youth into activism looks tragically wan now.

Actors, artists, musicians, comedians, and other entertainers are known for their creative and distinctive personalities.

It's a completely alcohol-free event that showcases musicians, actors, comedians and artists while ringing in the New Year with a fireworks display on the mountain.

Comedians have long been heckled while performing on stage, and many have found humorous ways to turn it around on the hecklers.

He said his influences include comedians Bill Cosby, Red Skelton, George Carlin and Johnny Carson.

Early in his career, Dane Cook took the leap from comedian to actor -- a gutsy move that helped skyrocket the livelihoods of fellow comedians Ray Romano, George Lopez and Denis Leary.

Frazier Smith, a comedian who frequently opened for Jeni, reportedly said, "He was probably one of the best stand-up comedians in the last 50 years.

He was looked up to by all the young comedians, a total pro."

After that appearance, DeGeneres also appeared as a stand-up comedian on HBO's Tenth Annual Young Comedians.

Comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have called it quits to their five-year relationship.

The best part of the whole fiasco were all the jokes other comedians and talk show hosts made regarding the whole deal.

Every evening, Norwegian passengers are treated to excellent entertainment, from soloists and comedians to revue shows and abridged drama productions.

Dance troupes, magicians, card trick artists, cabaret acts, and comedians all grace the lounges.

In addition, the majority of these women-only cruises also hire the world's best Christian comedians to perform on a nightly basis.

In addition, the company has openings for singers and comedians, and individuals with acrobatic, stunt, and acting skills.

With the tagline "They might not be the best, but they're the best we got," this hilarious show is filled with comedians wearing mirrored aviator glasses.

Comedians the world over have performed volumes of jokes, and many of them have found their way into verse.

Unlike most download sites, they have created, and with their merger with Google in 2006 augmented, a community for personal video, musicians, amateur filmmakers, comedians and professional content owners.

Comedians like Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy, and Jeff Foxworthy all have used parodies of Christmas songs in their acts on stage, and in their popular albums.

Each year there are dozens of different music artists, comedians and craftsmen at Bonnaroo.

The music may be the main reason why people attend the festival, but going to see a few comedians is also a fun way to spend part of the day.

As one of the most popular comedians in films and on television, Adam Sandler often makes appearances in television shows and movies.

During the preliminary rounds former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, British journalist Piers Morgan, and Ozzy Osbourne's wife, Sharon, are given the task of booting off the worst wannabe singers, dancers, magicians and comedians.

One of the elimination ceremonies during the fourth cycle of show caused viewers (and late night comedians) much amusements when eliminated suitor Ron said, "Deanna didn't reject me tonight.

Dancers compete against singers, puppeteers compete against comedians, and so on.

MySpace has specific ads that can benefit a small business, musicians, bands, comedians and film makers.

The venue hosts familiar famous faces along with up-and-coming new comedians just starting out.

The same dignity appeared in the grave beauty of his features, though the abnormal height of his cranium afforded an opportunity for ridicule of which the comedians made full use.

The law presently interdicted these female comedians (onna-kabuki) in the interests of public morality, and they were succeeded by boy comedians (wakashu-kabuki) who simulated womens ways and were vetoed in their turn, giving place to yaro-kabuki (comedians with queues).

He early went to Paris and obtained work as a sculptor on the church of the Madeleine, but his passion for the stage soon led him to join a strolling company of comedians.