With their flawless timing and endearing camaraderie in classics like Sons of the Desert, Laurel and Hardy, pioneers of slapstick comedy, left a lasting impression on the genre.
Renowned for their renowned “Who’s on First?” skit, Abbott provided a quick-witted repartee to Costello’s bumbling idiot in movies such as Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
A smooth-talking crooner and his outrageous, rubber-faced partner went on to become one of the 1950s biggest performers thanks to their distinctive fusion of song and humor in movies like The Caddy.
Famous for their stoner humor, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong combined silly, counterculture pranks with irreverent humor in movies like Up in Smoke.
Sharp satire and amusing character work abound in Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s sketch program Key & Peele, which pushes boundaries and explores a wide range of topics, including pop culture and race relations.
A British comedy team has perfected the art of combining action, pop cultural references, and dry wit in movies like Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, all while keeping their friendship at the core of their humor.
Step Brothers and Talladega Nights are two examples of their ridiculous, over-the-top comedy, which is full of bizarre, quote-worthy moments and funny physical comedy.
