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Who is the most successful comedian ever?

Update:

im saying seinfeld

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I agree. Jerry Seinfeld was making a fortune with his series before it ended.

    He writes books, appears live in stand-up routines, has a continual income from repeats, promotes American Express.

    Wikipedia says:

    Seinfeld received US$267 million during 1998 according to Forbes magazine, making him the highest-earning celebrity that year.

    Even though the sitcom ended in May 1998, Seinfeld still generates more revenue, through syndication, than most current shows.

    It is believed that Jerry has earned more money for the portrayal of a single character than any other actor

  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    i agree with you Jerry Seinfeld is maybe the best known comedian, but another option is Jim carry.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    hhmmm. at the moment id have to say Dane Cook. But thats just regarding the present generation.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    What the hell? This isn't an opinion question. It's Seinfeld, he made the most money.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    George Carlin

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    benny hill is known almost everywhere in the world as he was into a lot of animated comedy everyone saw the funny parts without the language problem,the same can also be said for the rowan atkinsons mr bean,

  • 1 decade ago

    Dave Allen

  • RIDLEY
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Bob Hope maybe. Jerry Seinfeld maybe too.

  • 1 decade ago

    Bob Hope, Bill Cosby, and George Carlin.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Ellen Degeneres

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