Who is the best comedian turned actor?

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!

1

Robin Williams

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

2

Eddie Murphy

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

3

Jim Carrey

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

4

Adam Sandler

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

5

Bill Murray

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

6

Steve Martin

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

7

Whoopi Goldberg

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

8

Kevin Hart

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

9

Billy Crystal

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

10

Richard Pryor

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

11

Jamie Foxx

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

12

Mo'Nique

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

13

Tiffany Haddish

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

14

Chris Rock

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

15

Bob Hope

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

16

Amy Schumer

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