comedian

Michael Ian Black is an actor, writer and comedian who currently appears as a Team Captain on CNN’s Have I Got News For You.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Silver Lake has also been home to several celebrities over the years, including actress Olivia Wilde, actor James Franco, and comedian Fred Armisen.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Speaking to comedian Matt Forde at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, he said being diagnosed with cancer was a "scary thing" and urged men to "just get checked".

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

As a comedian, shooting your shot is a part of everyday life when it comes to moving your career forward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Now he’s making his living being funny as a nationally known stage and nightclub comedian.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

I really love the fact that the title of your special is “Happy Hour,” because I think for most comedians, just getting an hour on Netflix is a happy thing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

But Declan’s turf is the raffish seaside town of Blackpool, home to cheeky postcards and stand-up comedians.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

In May it emerged that hundreds of comedians had been unpaid following this year's festival, and in July an arts venue managed by the charity was repossessed due to the "non-payment of rent and insurance".

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

For the select list of comedians who have sold out the place, filling the arena is considered a pinnacle of achievement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

I now know why comedians are important in culture.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan