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Jerry Lewis - The comedian, who passed away in August 2017, rose to stardom alongside his partner Dean Martin, with whom he formed the duo Martin & Lewis. He was equally successful as a solo comic.

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Jerry Seinfeld - This is an indisputable choice. Seinfeld has been the highest-paid comedian in the world for years. His sitcom 'Seinfeld' was everyone's favorite show in the 90s.

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Charlie Chaplin - Charlie Chaplin is one of the biggest comedians of all time. The Brit was known for his perfectionism and for being involved in all creative steps in every one of his films, from the production to the soundtrack.

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Jim Carrey - The comedy star has a lot of box-office hits under his belt, including 'Ace Ventura,' 'Dumb and Dumber,' 'The Mask,' 'The Cable Guy,' 'Liar Liar,' 'Me, Myself & Irene,' 'Bruce Almighty,' among others.

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Laurel and Hardy - Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel formed one of the most popular comedy duos in American cinema.

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Leslie Nielsen - The Canadian actor was a staple in comedy films in the 80s and 90s. How can we forget 'Airplane!' (1980) or the 'The Naked Gun' movies?!

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Stephen Colbert - David Letterman's replacement in the 'Late Show' proved to be as hilarious and intellectual as his legendary predecessor.

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Eddie Murphy - The actor collects many popular comedies such as 'Coming to America' and the 'Dr. Dolittle,' 'Beverly Hills Cop,' 'The Nutty Professor' and 'Shrek' franchises.

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Lucille Ball - At a time when men dominated the comedy scene, Lucille Ball was opening the way for female comedians. She was the star of many sitcoms, including the wildly popular 'I Love Lucy.'

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Rowan Atkinson - The actor became famous worldwide with his character Mr Bean, which was so popular that two movies were made in addition to the TV show.

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Peter Sellers - The star of 'The Pink Panther' had a unique style. He was great in both light comedies and dark humor. His best movie is Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb' (1964).

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Marx Brothers - Brothers Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo and Zeppo were already adored in theater, so it's no surprise they became a movie phenomenon too.

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Ellen DeGeneres - Who doesn't love Ellen?! Charming and funny, her show 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' has been on air for 15 years.

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The Three Stooges - Moe, Larry and Curley were comedy aces. They starred in dozens of both short films and feature length films.

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Melissa McCarthy - The actress is a comedy staple both in TV and in the big screen. In 2017, she was the fourth highest-paid actress in the world ($18 million), according to Forbes.

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Abbott and Costello - This unforgettable duo is also one of the most iconic in American TV and cinema.

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Ricky Gervais - The British actor and comedian, who's the star of 'The Office,' has a huge fan base and some of his biggest gigs include hosting the Golden Globes and the Emmys.

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Amy Schumer - According to Forbes's list of the highest-paid celebrities in media and entertainment, Amy Schumer is the only female comedian there.

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Alan Carr - The British comedian is one of the biggest in the game. He started as a stand-up act but he also moved on to television.

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Roberto Gómez Bolaños - The creator of El Chapulín Colorado is one of the biggest names on the Mexican comedy scene.

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Kevin Hart - Of all the new-school comics, Kevin Hart is one of the highest-paid. He's been in several hit movies such as 'Think Like a Man Too,' 'Get Hard,' 'The Wedding Ringer' and 'Jumanji.'

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Jimmy Fallon - The host of 'The Tonight Show' has been around for years and is one of the most popular comedians in the US.

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Dave Chappelle - Dave Chapelle rose to stardom after his hugely popular show on 'Comedy Central.' He's now back to the spotlight due to his Netflix specials.

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Chris Rock - The comedian's stand-up tour 'Total Blackout' is super successful and he also signed a million-dollar deal with Netflix.

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Ben Stiller - Ben Stiller is not only a talented actor, but also a screenwriter and director. He starred in 'There's Something About Mary,' 'Zoolander' and the franchise 'Night at the Museum,' among others.

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Mario Moreno (Cantinflas) - Charlie Chaplin was a huge fan of the Mexican comic, who was also super popular in the US.

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Adam Sandler - Adam Sandler has starred in huge box-office hits including '50 First Dates,' 'Grown Ups,' and 'Funny People,' among others.

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The cast of 'Monty Python' - The British comedy show is still a cult to many these days. It was aired by BBC from 1969 to 1974 and it also moved on to the big screen.

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Woody Allen - The actor, screenwriter and director rose to stardom for his intelligent and incredibly paranoid characters.

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Jimmy Carr - The artist is one of the most respected names on the British comedy scene today.

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James Corden - James Corden is another talented Brit who crossed the pond to become the star of 'The Late Late Show,' which is hugely popular for its 'Carpool Karaoke' sketch.

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