May 06 2010
12 Comic Actors’ Stand-Up from Way Back When
Before they got their big breaks in various movies and TV shows, many of today’s best comedy actors were just regular guys doing the stand-up circuit, trying to get noticed like everyone else.
I’ve searched around the internet to find some early stand-up performances from some of today’s most successful comic actors before they hit it big. Some are funny back then, some definitely needed some time to evolve.
Check the performances out below:
1. Jerry Seinfeld
His first HBO appearance in 1981.
2. Adam Sandler
I’m pretty sure they used this footage in Funny People.
3. Seth Rogen
Holy crap, he’s anorexic!
4. Chris Tucker
Because I couldn’t find any very old Chris Rock stand-up.
5. Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey greatless impresses Letterman in 1991.
6. Ellen Degeneres
Pre-(open) lesbianism, with long hair.
7. Zack Galifianakis
Not that old (2007), but still before The Hangover.
8. Bill Maher
I’ve never been a huge fan, but he has his moments.
9. Jon Stewart
I’m not sure if he was hosting the Daily Show here in ’96, but he’s certainly political.
10. Dave Chappelle
Pretty old, definitely pre-Chappelle’s Show.
11. Sarah Silverman
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEb-sXmcMLE
This is from ’92. Man, she’s aged well.
12. Simon Pegg
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D-0FgkrTTk
I didn’t realize he did stand-up, but I should have guessed.
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number 4 is racist. oh just because you have one african american we need to no where the other one is? nah just kidding. nice research, man I miss the old jim carey.
Zach has been around for sooo long. why are people just noticing him. i hate that
As time passes, David Letterman gets younger.
Larry the cable guy should have been on the list from back when he was only Dan Whitney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIWO5LgUZ28
Uhh…#5 is with Johnny Carson, not Letterman. Sheesh.
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