New Generation Stand-ups - Famous Current Comedians

Taking inspiration from the legends of comedy, these famous current comedians are gradually shaping their career to be another comic hero. Most of the famous current comedians began their career as stand-up comedians in comedy venues with audiences who were patient enough to listen to amateur comic performers in dire efforts to make them laugh. Of course, their patience have been paid off, having some of those they watch perform currently star in several box office films.

Jim Carrey's a physical comic, with flexibility and wild antics depicting that of a younger Jerry Lewis. He used to be a stand-up comedian doing routines in comedy clubs with routines mostly impersonations of celebrities like Michael Landon and Jimmy Stewart. He moved to Los Angeles in 1979 and performed in the Comedy Store, where comedian Rodney Dangerfield noticed him and liked his act so much that he signed Jim to tour with him.

Pauly Shore has a naïve persona resembling a goofy teenager portraying much of the American youth culture. His parents founded The Comedy Shore – a comedy club in Los Angeles. In spite of his stature, Pauly worked to make himself recognized in the comedy circuit. His first break was as an MTV host from 1989 – 1994. He starred in four films with characters resembling much of his MTV persona. Still, he managed to keep himself at beat with the going on in comedy by appearing in television shows.

Adam Sandler, another fresh face and one of the most famous current comedians, also took the same path of most comic heroes today – stand-up comedy in Boston. Adam's exposure on Saturday Night Live gave him a mass following which subsequently resulted in his blockbuster films.

One of the most famous current comedians, Dave Chappelle has played supporting roles for comedy superstars including Martin Lawrence in the film Blue Streak. It was Whoopi Goldberg herself who saw the potential of Dave during one of his stand-up routines in comedy clubs on the East Coast.

Chris Farley also started his career on the television series Saturday Night Live, which seems to be a launch pad for aspiring comedians who are among the famous current comedians – a dream come true for Chris. Chris Farley is the star behind Tommy Boy (1995) and Black Sheep (1996). Amidst trying to reach the zenith of his career, Farley was also struggled against alcoholism, obesity, and drug addiction for years. On December 18, 1997, he was found dead in his Chicago apartment with autopsy results showing a drug overdose with coronary arteriosclerosis as a factor.