The 30 Funniest Stand-Up Comedians of All-Time

8. Steve Martin

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Martin is best-known as a movie star. A few of his most notable comedies include The Jerk and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Martin has come to be known as the lovable funny old man with white hair. As a stand-up comedian, he was an absurdist weirdo. Whether he was establishing catchphrases (Excuuuse me!), playing some badass banjo, or dancing the King Tut, Martin totally earned his arena-filling rock star status.