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30 Most Famous Black Male Comedian Actors.

Originally published by  Gloria N on June 2023 and Updated by Beatrice J on May 2024

Black male comedian actors have made significant contributions to the world of comedy and entertainment. They have brought unique perspectives, experiences, and humor to their performances, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes along the way.

These comedians have not only entertained audiences but also used their platforms to address important social issues, promote diversity, and advocate for equality. An example of these comedians includes Eddie Murphy, Kevin Hart, and Steve Harvey among many others.

1. Eddie Murphy

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Eddie Murphy well known as Edward Regan Murphy is an American actor, comedian, and singer was born on 3rd April 1961 in Brooklyn, New York. While growing up, he says that he used to listen to Richard Pryor鈥檚 comedy album which inspired him to become a comedian. On July 9, 1976, he marked the beginning of his career when he performed in a talent show at the Roosevelt Youth Center, where he did an impersonation of AI Green the singer.

Between 1980- 1984 it鈥檚 when he grew famous on the sketch comedy show called Saturday Night Live as a regular cast member. Murphy has also worked as a stand-up comedian and he is ranked number 10 on Comedy Central鈥檚 list of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time. He has won numerous awards which include Grammy Award and Emmy Award. He has also received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 hours.

2. Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor well known as Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor Sr. born on 1st December 1940. He was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He began his career in 1963 when he moved to New York City where he began performing regularly in clubs with other comedians such as Bob Dylan and Woody Allen and later grew into a prominent actor.

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time. He won numerous awards including the Writers Guild of America Awards in 1974 and the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for America Humor in 1998 among many others.

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3. Bill Cosby

William Henry Cosby Jr. also known as Bill Cosby was born on 12th July 1937 and is an American comedian, actor, and media personality. He is well known for his role as Cliff Huxtable on the popular sitcom known as 鈥淭he Cosby Show鈥�.

He also released many comedy albums and also starred in many television shows that included one called I Spy. He has received numerous awards and honorary degrees throughout his career however some were canceled due to some legal controversies when he was convicted of three counts of assault for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.

4. Bernie Mac

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Bernard Jeffrey McCullough also known by his stage name Bernie Mac was an American comedian and actor who was born on 5th October 1957. One of Mac鈥檚 greatest achievements was The Bernie Mac Show which was aired from 2001 to 2006. He has been depicted in some movies such as 鈥淔riday鈥�, 鈥淐harlie鈥檚 Angels: Full Throttle鈥�, and 鈥淥cean鈥檚 Eleven鈥� among many others.

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5. Kevin Hart

Kevin Darnell Hart known by his stage name Kevin Hart is an American Comedian and actor who was born on 6th July 1979. He started as a stand鈥搖p comedian and later he starred in Hollywood Films and on TV. Other than that he has released some of his well-received comedy albums.

Some of the films that Kevin Hart has participated in include the Jumanji Film Franchise, Night School, Fatherhood, Get Hard, and Central Intelligence among many others. Some of his stand-up albums include I鈥檓 a Grown Little Man which was released in 2009, Seriously Funny, Laugh at My Pain, and many others.

6. Redd Foxx

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John Elroy Sanford known by his stage name Redd Foxx was born on 9th December 1922. He was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He gained fame with his raunchy nightclub act before and during the civil rights movement. He is best known for his role as Fred Sanford in the groundbreaking sitcom 鈥淪anford and Son鈥� which aired in 1972 and went on for 5 years.

7. Dave Chappelle

David Khari Webber Chappelle known by his stage name Dave Chappelle was born on 24th August 1973. He is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He has appeared in numerous films which include Robin Hood: Men in Tights, The Nutty Professor, Con Air, and Blue Streak among many others.

He is best known for his satirical comedy sketch series called Chappelle鈥檚 Show. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in stand-up and television which include Grammy Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Award among many others.

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8. Will Smith

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Willard Carroll Smith II known by his stage name Will Smith was born on 25th September 1968 is an American actor and rapper. He began his career when he starred as a fictionalized version of himself on the NBC sitcom The fresh prince of Bel-Air.

He gained fame when he was part of the hip hop duo when he released five studio albums and the US Billboard Hot 100 top 20 singles. He has been nominated for five Golden Globe awards and two Academy awards and has won four Grammy awards.

9. Martin Lawrence

Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an American comedian and actor was born on 16th April 1965. He is known for his roles in the bad boy trilogy, Martin, Def Comedy Jam, Big Momma鈥檚 House, Open Season, and House Party among many others. He gained fame in the 1990s when he featured in a Hollywood career as a leading actor.

10. Chris Tucker

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Chris Tucker known as Christopher Tucker was born on 31st August 1971. He is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He made his film debut in House Party 3 along with other stars such as Bernie Mac, and Marques Houston. He has also appeared in one of his most notable and funny films called Friday.

Some of the other films he has acted in include Money Talks, Jackie Brown, and Rush Hour series which made him more famous as he played the role of a detective called James Carter.

11. Chris Rock

Christopher Julius Rock known by his stage name Chris Rock was born on 7th February 1965. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He has been in stand-up comedy for many decades.

He made his debut in the film Beverly Hills Cop II. He later spent three years on the cast of Saturday Night Live. He has received numerous awards including three Grammy awards, four primetime Emmy awards, and a Golden Globe award nomination.

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12. Katt Williams

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Micah Katt Williams is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was born on 2nd September 1971. He started performing comedy in his hometown in clubs .by the year 1999 he had become an established comedian. Throughout his journey, he has used his comedy as a tool to travel the country.

 In 2007 he was nominated for the Teen Choice Awards and in 2018 he won the Primetime Emmy Awards. Some of the Films he has participated in include Friday After Next, Choices 2, Treasure N Tha Hood, Rebound, and lonely street among many others.

13. Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan is an Africa- American comedian and actor from New York City. He was born on 10th November 1968. He is best known for his television work, especially as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1996 to 2003.

He has been nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards severally. Some of the films he has participated in include How High, Bamboozled, Half Baked, and Head of State among many others.

14. Alfonso Ribeiro

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Alfonso Ribeiro is an American actor, Comedian, and television host born on 21st September 1971. He was born in New York City in the Riverdale neighborhood of The Bronx to Afro- Trinidadian parents. He is the current host of ABC鈥檚 America鈥檚 Funniest Home Videos.

 He has hosted the GSN game show Catch 21, the ABC Family show Spell-Mageddon, and the television show Dance 360. Some of the films he has participated in include Silver Spoons, A Different World, Soul Train, and Spider-Man among many others.

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15. David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier was born on 30th June 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is an American actor and a comedian. He made a debut in 1981 in the film called The First where he acted as Jackie Robinson and it’s from that film that he was nominated at the 36th Tony Awards for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

Other films he has acted in include Streamers, Top of the World, Peeples, and Road Hard among many others.

 16. John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon was an American actor and comedian born on 27th January 1942. He performed in various television shows and films. He starred in different films such as Boomerang, Vampire in Brooklyn, The Five Heartbeats, and Friday which made him more famous.

The television shows he has appeared in include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Black Jesus, Barnaby Jones, and The Tracy Morgan Show among many others. He passed on 29th October 2019.

17. Steve Harvey

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Broderick Stephen Harvey born on 17th January 1957 is an American television host, producer, actor, and comedian. He began his career in the 1980s when he hosted Showtime at the Apollo and also starred in the television sitcom The Steve Harvey Show on The WB.

Some of the shows he hosts include Family Feud, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, and Celebrity Family Feud. He has earned numerous awards including the Seven Daytime Emmy Awards, Marconi Awards, and the NAACP Image Awards.

18. Jamie Foxx

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Eric Marlon Bishop known by his stage name Jamie Foxx was born on 13th December 1967. He is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He gained fame when he was featured as a player in the sketch comedy show called In Living Color up to 1994 when the show ended.

Another film that made him famous was the Ray where he acted as Ray Charles. The film made him win the Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe Award for being the best actor.

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19. Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson is an American comedian and actor. He started acting in the early 1990s and his roots were in sketch comedy. He has served for a long time as a cast member on the comedy sketch show known as Saturday Night Live (SNL). His facial expressions and his body reactions make him one of the funny comedians to see.

20. Tyler Perry

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Tyler Perry is an American actor, filmmaker, and playwright. In the 1990s and early 2000s, he wrote and produced many stage plays. Other than that he has produced some television series such as Tyler Perry鈥檚 House of Payne.

 He has also scripted films that were not written, directed, or produced by him. He was included in Time鈥檚 list of the 100 most influential people of 2020. He has been awarded several awards in his career such as the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

21.D.L. Hughley

D.L. Hughley stands as a beacon of sharp humor. Rising from a challenging upbringing in LA to become a cornerstone of stand-up comedy. His comedic style was deeply rooted in his life stories, and propelled him to stardom as BET鈥檚 ComicView鈥檚 inaugural host.

His own series, The Hughleys, mirrored his shift from city life to suburbia. As a key figure in The Original Kings of Comedy, Hughley鈥檚 distinctive voice has echoed across radio waves. His debut book, I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up, boldly echoes his stance on societal issues.

D.L. Hughley has established himself as a prominent figure beyond his comedic roots. He has ventured into radio, writing, and political discourse. Known for his incisive humor, he addresses contentious issues head-on.

22.Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer truly lives up to his moniker, captivating audiences for over thirty years. His tenure as the host of BET鈥檚 ComicView and HBO鈥檚 Def Comedy Jam made him a familiar face in comedy.

Portraying Cedric Jackie Robinson on The Steve Harvey Show and being part of The Original Kings of Comedy cemented his comedic legacy. With memorable roles in films like Barbershop and as a voice actor in the Madagascar franchise, cemented his place in the industry.

Cedric the Entertainer鈥檚 2019 induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame serves as a powerful symbol of his extensive popularity.

23.Keenen Ivory Wayans

Keenen Ivory Wayans is a luminary in comedy and television, known for his innovative spirit. His creation of In Living Color revolutionized TV by showcasing a varied ensemble and daring humor.

Directing Scary Movie to box office success, Wayans also stands as a guiding figure in the Wayans family. His mentorship has been pivotal for many, including stars like Jim Carrey and Jamie Foxx, cementing his legacy as a champion of creativity, diversity, and joy in comedy.

Keenen Ivory Wayans鈥� work in the realms of comedy and cinema, has earned him significant acclaim and honor within the entertainment community.

24.Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans is an electrifying presence in the world of showbiz, with a career that鈥檚 is multifaceted.  Emerging from the talented Wayans family, Marlon first gained attention on In Living Color.

His dynamic partnership with his brother Shawn led to the creation of The Wayans Bros, and together they produced comedic gems such as Scary Movie and White Chicks. Demonstrating his range, Marlon also delivered a powerful performance in the drama Requiem for a Dream, showcasing his broad acting skills.

Marlon Wayans鈥� accomplishments in the entertainment sector are showcased by his thriving stand-up comedy pursuits. This includes his acclaimed Netflix special Woke-ish.

25.Sinbad

Sinbad, whose real name is David Adkins, commands the stage with his boundless energy and wholesome comedy. Starting his comedic journey in the military, Sinbad鈥檚 talent truly shone through on A Different World.

He further delighted audiences with The Sinbad Show and memorable movie roles in Jingle All the Way and Houseguest. Known for his commitment to clean humor, Sinbad has secured his place as a cherished entertainer for all ages. Even after taking a break from being famous, Sinbad is still loved for his funny work and for making family-friendly entertainment better.

26.Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall has captivated audiences with his multifaceted talent in comedy, acting, and television hosting. His work, The Arsenio Hall Show, won an Emmy and became a hallmark of ’90s pop culture.

Hall鈥檚 engaging interview style and appeal to a broad audience distinguished him in the entertainment industry. His film roles, notably in Coming to America and Coming 2 America with Eddie Murphy, showcased his acting versatility. Hall鈥檚 triumph on Celebrity Apprentice 5 and his talk show鈥檚 revival underscore his lasting popularity and adaptability.

Arsenio Hall鈥檚 impact on the entertainment world, especially in making late-night TV more diverse, has earned him significant praise and acknowledgment.

27.Jaleel White

Jaleel White became a cultural icon as Steve Urkel in Family Matters, transforming what was meant to be a brief appearance into a defining role. White鈥檚 talents extended to voice acting, particularly as Sonic the Hedgehog.

This move furthered his entertainment career. His performances in Dreamgirls and guest spots on series like Psych and Castle demonstrate his ability to reinvent himself. His roles in these movies were in honor of his past as a Urkel while still maintaining his relevance and appeal.

Jaleel White鈥檚 diverse career and widespread appeal have established him as a perennial presence in the entertainment industry.

28.Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson has left an indelible mark on both comedic and dramatic acting. He has gained recognition through his acclaimed role in Black-ish, which garnered him numerous accolades.

Beginning his career in stand-up, Anderson quickly made a name for himself in Hollywood. He has had memorable roles in Kangaroo Jack, The Departed, and Transformers.

His hosting roles on To Tell the Truth and Beat Shazam highlight his dynamic presence. Anderson鈥檚 rise from his beginnings in Compton to stardom is a reflection of his immense talent and perseverance.

29.Donald Glover

Donald Glover, artistic journey commenced at NYU鈥檚 Tisch School of the Arts, which paved the way to a writing stint on 30 Rock. Glover鈥檚 skills were highlighted in Community, that solidified his status in the industry.

This garnered him both Emmy and Golden Globe awards. As Childish Gambino, he broke new ground in music, earning the distinction. His music made him the first rapper to clinch Grammy awards for both Song and Record of the Year. Glover鈥檚 reach extends into social advocacy, establishing him as an influential cultural figure.

30.Lil Rel Howery

Lil Rel Howery has emerged as a comedic legend, for his weaving stories that resonate with many. Originating from Chicago鈥檚 comedy scene, Howery鈥檚 stand-up acts were the bedrock of his diverse career.

He achieved broad recognition with his portrayal of TSA agent Rod Williams in the film Get Out, for which he received an MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Comedic Performance.

Howery took his personal experiences as a divorced father to create and star in the sitcom Rel.

These comedians who range from those in the 90’s to modern celebrities have not only made people laugh and smile around the globe, but they have also been instrumental in dispelling myths and tearing down boundaries based on race in the entertainment business.

Legends like Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor are honored for their amazing work in film and stand-up comedy, which has raised the bar and opened possibilities for new generations.

Richard Pryor was a key figure in comedy because of his unvarnished and honest approach to comedy, which tackled societal concerns head-on. Eddie Murphy became well-known due to his personality and diverse skill set, as he starred in cherished television series and classic movies.