Who is the best comedian turned actor?

By YPB Team
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From stand-up legends to improv icons, these comics conquered Hollywood and some even took home Oscars. Cult favorites and mainstream superstars battle it out. Cast your vote!

Robin Williams - ranking option ranked #1

Robin Williams

Stand-up legend who conquered drama with Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, and Mrs. Doubtfire.

1/16
Eddie Murphy - ranking option ranked #2

Eddie Murphy

SNL star turned box-office king with Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Dreamgirls.

2/16
Jim Carrey - ranking option ranked #3

Jim Carrey

Teen stand-up prodigy who became the king of 1990s comedy with The Mask, Ace Ventura, and The Truman Show.

3/16
Adam Sandler - ranking option ranked #4

Adam Sandler

SNL cast member turned leading man with Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, and the dramatic Uncut Gems.

4/16
Bill Murray - ranking option ranked #5

Bill Murray

Improv and SNL veteran who became a dramatic icon with Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, and Lost in Translation.

5/16
Steve Martin - ranking option ranked #6

Steve Martin

One of the greatest stand-ups ever, then a film star in The Jerk, Roxanne, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

6/16
Whoopi Goldberg - ranking option ranked #7

Whoopi Goldberg

One-woman show performer who earned an Oscar nomination for The Color Purple and won for Ghost.

7/16
Kevin Hart - ranking option ranked #8

Kevin Hart

Stand-up megastar turned action-comedy lead in Jumanji, Central Intelligence, and The Upside.

8/16
Billy Crystal - ranking option ranked #9

Billy Crystal

Stand-up and SNL alumnus beloved for When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, and voicing Mike in Monsters, Inc.

9/16
Richard Pryor - ranking option ranked #10

Richard Pryor

Groundbreaking stand-up comic who lit up the screen in Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, and Brewster's Millions.

10/16
Jamie Foxx - ranking option ranked #11

Jamie Foxx

In Living Color comedian who won an Oscar for Ray and starred in Django Unchained and Collateral.

11/16
Mo'Nique - ranking option ranked #12

Mo'Nique

Stand-up comedian who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her devastating turn in Precious.

12/16
Tiffany Haddish - ranking option ranked #13

Tiffany Haddish

Stand-up comic who broke through as a film star with Girls Trip and Night School.

13/16
Chris Rock - ranking option ranked #14

Chris Rock

SNL alumnus and stand-up icon with acting roles in Fargo, Amsterdam, and the Grown Ups franchise.

14/16
Bob Hope - ranking option ranked #15

Bob Hope

Vaudeville and radio comedian who became a film legend in the Road to... series alongside Bing Crosby.

15/16
Amy Schumer - ranking option ranked #16

Amy Schumer

Stand-up star who wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed comedy Trainwreck.

16/16

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