PERFORMING COMEDIAN

English comedian, actor and writer, les Dawson remained popular on British television from his first appearances on a talent show in 1967 through to his 1993 death. Dawson specialized in Mother-in-Law jokes.

The hilarious comedian Patrice O'Neal has died from a stroke that occurred back in October. He was only 41 years old.

He had the crowd roaring with laughter at his off-color Obama jokes. However, the roar turned to one of outraged booing when he started telling jokes about the 2012 Republican presidential contenders.

The 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival runs June 9-12 in Manchester, Tenn. Here are three of the acts performing at the festival I would love to see if I went to the event.

Becoming a comedian is tough work, chances of success are slim, only the best will make it

A simple guide on how to write, perform and get work as a stand-up comedian.

Tips to becoming a great stand-up comedian.

George Carlin was much more than a comedian. He was the last bastion of unvarnished truth in an American society descending into a world false narratives, hypocrisy, blind obediance to authority and moral insansity.

The frustration of doing comedy and having boobs, and how men can improve their chances of getting into a female comedian's pants.

To watch comedian Jeff Allen perform now, one might not think of "Mr. Psycho," which was once his nickname. The Christian comedian has performed with the greats, on every cable comedy show, and shares his faith at every chance.

The third in a series of articles discussing the development of a stand-up comedy career; this article discusses your preparation for your first shows as a comedian.

Many of us first came to know actor and comedian Martin Mull through 1970s TV shows such as "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" and "Fernwood 2Nite. Although still active in his acting career, much of his time is now spent creating and displaying his artwork.

Becoming a stand-up comedian isn't easy. But for those with enough tenacity to keep hitting club after club, it can be a fun, lucrative way career.

Chris Rock is a young African-American entertainer who keeps himself busy. Besides acting in several movies, he still works as a comedian. Find out about his interesting life by reading this article today!

In 1988 he won the first Mark Twain Prize for humor from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Richard Pryor inspired generations of stand up artist such as Bernie Mac, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams and David Letterman.

The seventh in a series of articles discussing the development of a stand-up comedy career; this article discusses how to enjoy standup comedy as an art and to avoid over-emphasizing success and fame.

The fourth in a series of articles dealing with the business of stand-up comedy; this article discusses the different levels a comic will reach on his or her career path.

The second in a series of articles on the development of your comedy career; this article discusses the best spots for aspiring comics to work on their craft.

Interview and overview of comic Lewis Black's career.