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Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:14 am ]
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Well, just to say it right away, I didn't put Jim Carrey into the poll because he was around for quite a long time now. I know, it is borderline on Adam Sandler, but his comedy fame certainly came after Carrey's and I would consider all those who came with him/after him to fall under my "more recent" category. Besides that, Carrey would have sweeped the votes anyway.

I must say that I have never been a big fan of Adam Sandler, for one.

My pick is between Vince Vaughn and Seann William Scott. Vince Vaughn has starred in two of the funniest movies of recent years, Dodgeball and Wedding Crashers and at least in Wedding Crashers he was certainly the comedic highlight. Scott, on the other hand, created one of the best comedy characters in film history with Stifler. Then again, he hasn't done much impressive stuff after that, so I give the edge to Vaughn.
Author:  El Maskado [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:43 am ]
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Steve Carrell.

The Office
The 40 Year Old Virgin

Upcoming release:
Evan Almighty
Get Smart

Both of them sound like potential hits

Im boggled having Sean William Scott in the poll because he only plays the same character over and over again. Hes only really known for playing Stifler thats all, not only that the Stifler character was over 7 years ago yet he hasnt quite broke out of the mold yet. Owen Wilson shouldnt be up there yet either, hes nowhere near as diverse as Vince Vaughan was with comedy movies with Swingers, Old School, Wedding Crashers Dodgeball

A better poll would of been Vince Vaughan, Steve Carrell, Jack Black and Will Farrell
Author:  Neostorm [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:05 pm ]
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Ben Stiller has made me laugh the most out of anyone on that list.
Author:  jujubee [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:09 pm ]
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I can't stand Ben Stiller when he's not in a costume, so he can't be considered my favorite. I went with Steve Carell, because he's Steve Carell!
Author:  A. G. [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:11 pm ]
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If I could count The Office I'd say Carell but this is about movies isn't it? With movies it's Stiller that made me laugh the most.
Author:  El Maskado [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:12 pm ]
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I wont count Stiller since Stiller has been headlining movies for more than a decade
Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:17 pm ]
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Sad Clown wrote:
I wont count Stiller since Stiller has been headlining movies for more than a decade


His really big break was Meet the Parents, though (well, unless you are counting There's Something About Mary).
Author:  El Maskado [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:19 pm ]
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Dr. Lecter wrote:
Sad Clown wrote:
I wont count Stiller since Stiller has been headlining movies for more than a decade


His really big break was Meet the Parents, though (well, unless you are counting There's Something About Mary).


Yes I counted that too. Although even before Theres Something About Mary, he was already headlining movies with Cable Guy and Reality Bites. They werent successful but he had recognition even back then
Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:20 pm ]
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Sad Clown wrote:
Dr. Lecter wrote:
Sad Clown wrote:
I wont count Stiller since Stiller has been headlining movies for more than a decade


His really big break was Meet the Parents, though (well, unless you are counting There's Something About Mary).


Yes I counted that too. Although even before Theres Something About Mary, he was already headlining movies with Cable Guy and Reality Bites. They werent successful but he had recognition even back then


I meant the fame after the big break, though, when they became household names.
Author:  baumer72 [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:21 pm ]
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Count me in for Stiller, love that guy!
Author:  Snrub [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:21 pm ]
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Just to be awkward, Ryan Reynolds.

I'm also starting to feel some serious, deep, man-love for Paul Rudd.
Author:  El Maskado [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:24 pm ]
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I think Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Kevin James belong more in the other category of names that you will think break out into the comedian list category. They arent up there with the likes of Farrell or Carrell
Author:  A. G. [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:01 pm ]
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Sad Clown wrote:
I wont count Stiller since Stiller has been headlining movies for more than a decade

Yeah he has, but it wasn't till Zoolander, Starsky and Dodgeball that he really started making me laugh. He finally got funny, after all those years.
Author:  dolcevita [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:12 pm ]
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Comedy actor? Vince Vaughn definately.

Entertainer (Direction, writing, acting, total package)? Ben Stiller.
Author:  Eagle [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:01 pm ]
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Dodge Ball was HILARIOUS.
Author:  zingy [ Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:26 pm ]
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It's such a tough question. I'm a huge Adam Sandler fan, and I'd pick him over anybody, but I'm starting to really enjoy Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell and Steve Carell.
Author:  Jmart [ Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:16 pm ]
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1. Will Ferrell
2. Steve Carell
3. Ben Stiller
4. Vince Vaughn
5. Adam Sandler

The only reason why I placed Sandler fifth is because the other four have all worked together, and have made some pretty funny movies over the past five years. Sandler's been a little inconsistent but still funny.
Author:  Outatime [ Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:19 pm ]
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1. Will Ferrell
2. Steve Carell
3. Vince Vaughn
Author:  greasedlightning [ Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:21 pm ]
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Jim Carrey is probably my favorite comedy actor, but since he isn't there, I'd have to go with Vince Vaughn. Dodgeball and Wedding Crashers just proved how hysterical he can be and really made my appreciate him as an comedic actor. I'm hoping he keeps it up with The Break Up. Besides him I'd probably pick Ben Stiller next, and then Adam Sandler.


I really don't find Steve Carell that funny at all. I hated the 40YOV.. I didn't think he was funny in it at all.
Author:  matatonio [ Mon May 01, 2006 12:39 am ]
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i voted for Will Ferrell, although i really like Steve Carrell only that he hasnt really carried a movie by himself except for 40YOV of course and i dont see The Office at all.
Author:  Dkmuto [ Mon May 01, 2006 1:02 am ]
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You know, honestly, I'm not a big fan of any of these guys (not really a surprise, I'd say). I think each has had his moments in recent films, but I don't think Adam Sandler's been good since SNL (and by SNL I mean the songs). Will Ferrell, too. Ben Stiller had Meet the Parents (yes!), but he also had Meet the Fockers (absolutely not). Jim Carrey had his older stuff, but he also had Fun with Dick and Jane and Bruce Almighty. I've always thought Vince Vaughn was kind of dull and never really understood his appeal, and honestly, did anyone really like Owen Wilson before Wedding Crashers?

Liked Carrell in Virgin, and he's awesome in The Office, but does TV count?

If so, let me add my own...

Jason Bateman! Funnier than any of them on Arrested Development.

Paul Rudd's also a good pick. Movies? Maybe not. But he was hilarious in Friends.

Though if I had to pick any of those, I'd probably pick Stiller. Somehow Sandler and Farrell yelling and Vaughn rambling = hilarity, but Stiller pretty much restrains himself, for the most part.
Author:  Gulli [ Mon May 01, 2006 10:41 am ]
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Ferrell would be my choice with Carrell close behind.
Author:  Rev [ Mon May 01, 2006 10:45 am ]
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Steve Carell :lol: HE'S DA MAN!!!
Author:  movies35 [ Mon May 01, 2006 11:17 am ]
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Anna Faris. Most of the people up there are extremely overrated, I do like Steve Carell though.
Author:  Anonymous [ Mon May 01, 2006 11:24 am ]
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Vince Vaughn for me as well.
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