Jack Benny
One of America's first major comedy radio stars and a classic example of a vaudevillian comic. Benny never admitted to being older than 39 and with his character-based humour he often portrayed himself as a penny pincher and one of the stingiest comics around.
One of America's first major comedy radio stars and a classic example of a vaudevillian comic. Benny never admitted to being older than 39 and with his character-based humour he often portrayed himself as a penny pincher and one of the stingiest comics around.
Jack Dee
One of the UK's biggest live draws... not that he'd care less. With his deadpan delivery and solemn face, Dee delivers a cleverly written stream of gags, dealing with his distaste for many aspects of society. His vitriol is all the more effective for its sneering but calm delivery.
One of the UK's biggest live draws... not that he'd care less. With his deadpan delivery and solemn face, Dee delivers a cleverly written stream of gags, dealing with his distaste for many aspects of society. His vitriol is all the more effective for its sneering but calm delivery.
Jackie Mason
The quintessential Jewish night-club comedian who rose like a phoenix from the comedy wilderness to become a world-wide success. His classic self-deprecating analysis of life forms the basis of his routines, which are given new life each year due to his prolific writing.
The quintessential Jewish night-club comedian who rose like a phoenix from the comedy wilderness to become a world-wide success. His classic self-deprecating analysis of life forms the basis of his routines, which are given new life each year due to his prolific writing.
Jasper Carrott
A pioneer of the modern style of stand-up, Carrott started out in the folk clubs of the Sixties where his witty anecdotes between songs became better received than the songs themselves. No one can quite imitate gormless stupidity like him, and his observational comedy is delivered with restrained animation.
A pioneer of the modern style of stand-up, Carrott started out in the folk clubs of the Sixties where his witty anecdotes between songs became better received than the songs themselves. No one can quite imitate gormless stupidity like him, and his observational comedy is delivered with restrained animation.
Jay Leno
American comedian who is best known for taking Carson's place as the host of the long-running variety show The Tonight Show. Leno began his career as a stand-up in bars and nightclubs and still performs on a regular basis often performing weekend shows in Vegas.
American comedian who is best known for taking Carson's place as the host of the long-running variety show The Tonight Show. Leno began his career as a stand-up in bars and nightclubs and still performs on a regular basis often performing weekend shows in Vegas.
