
Here are some of the funniest Black comedians whether they got their iconic start in the 1970s and 1980s like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy or they've been noticed for their comedic skills more recently in the early 2000s like Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. Updated on May 28th, 2021 by Kristen Palamara: Black comedians have brought joy, laughter, and biting satire to audiences for decades as trailblazers at the beginning while new Black comedians are trying their best to break into the industry every year whether with stand-up comedy, comedic films, or live television like Saturday Night Live. 1) September 2011: Hart starts to make waves with his stand-up tour film, Laugh at My Pain, which debuts in the Top 10 at the box office. Today, some of these comedians are topping many best comedian lists, as newer and newer comedians take the mic to make audiences laugh.

RELATED: Seinfeld & 9 Other Great Sitcoms Starring ComediansĪs society became more politically and culturally evolved, there came an explosion of Black comedians in recent decades worldwide. Get an up-close and personal look at Kevin Hart back in Philly where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time. Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. In America, Black entertainers fought all through the twentieth century to be allowed to pursue entertainment as a career. Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain subtitles English.


Get an up-close and personal look at Kevin Hart back in Philly where he began his journey to. Political and cultural restraints meant that Black comedians were not able to become famous or pursue careers in comedy for centuries. Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. Black comedy has a long history, both in the US and abroad.
