The 30 Funniest Stand-Up Comedians of All-Time

11. Jerry Seinfeld

11. Jerry Seinfeld
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Of course, most comedy can be categorized as observational. Jerry Seinfeld elevated the art form to new heights through his decades of dedication to the craft. Seinfeld focuses on the real world — making spot-on observations about everyday life, relationships, social situations, cultural differences, and human behavior. Even now in his 60s, with a sitcom-fueled fortune underneath his fanny, Seinfeld is still doing sets. Can anyone say “What’s the deal with…” in anything but Seinfeld’s classic nasal tone?