Top 20 Comics of All Time
April 10th, 2009This list was not based on credentials or influence. Plenty of comics, such as Andy Kaufman, Richard Pryor or Lenny Bruce, had a ground-breaking approach that improved the art of stand-up comedy and helped inspire my favorite comics. But this list is just who makes me laugh the hardest.
1. David Cross
2. Patton Oswalt
3. Paul F. Tompkins
4. Woody Allen
5. Mitch Hedberg
6. Louis CK
7. John Mulaney
8. Dave Attell
9. Brian Regan
10. Dave Chappelle
11. Jim Gaffigan
12. Andy Kindler
13. Mike Birbiglia
14. Daniel Tosh
15. Bill Burr
16. Chris Rock
17. Pete Holmes
18. Shane Mauss
19. Kumail Nanjiani
20. Brooke Van Poppellen