Canadian sketch comedians

James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation. He has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for BAFTA Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Canadian actor, comedian and filmmaker

European-Canadian/American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer and comedian (1926–2010)

Catherine Anne O'Hara was a Canadian and American actress and comedian, whose career spanned over 50 years. O'Hara started in sketch and improvisational comedy in film and television before taking dramatic roles to expand her career. She received various accolades including two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her films have grossed more than US$4.3 billion worldwide. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017.

Canadian-American actor (born 1952)

Martin Hayter Short is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer. Short is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television shows. His awards include two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Tony Award. Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.

Canadian comedian (1959–2021)

John Franklin Candy was a Canadian actor and comedian best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films.

Canadian voice actor (born 1941)

Canadian actor, comedian and musician (born 1953)

Philip Edward Hartman was a Canadian and American comedian, actor, screenwriter and graphic designer. Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario, and his family moved to the United States when he was ten years old. After graduating from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in graphic arts, he designed album covers for bands including Poco and America. In 1975, Hartman joined the comedy group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop his character Pee-wee Herman. Hartman co-wrote the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and made recurring appearances as Captain Carl on Reubens' show Pee-wee's Playhouse.

Canadian actor and comedian

Canadian actor and comedian

Canadian actor

Canadian comedic actress and author (born 1969)

Canadian actor and comedian

Canadian actress

American actress

Canadian actor (born 1963)

Canadian and American television producer, writer, and actor (born 1944)

Canadian comedian and actor

Canadian actor

Canadian actor and comedian

Canadian comedian, television personality, screenwriter, actor, voice actor, producer, director, entrepreneur, game show host, author and podcaster

Bowen Yang is an American comedian, actor, podcaster, and writer. Yang was a staff writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in 2018, and a cast member for seven seasons from 2019 until his departure in 2025. He became the first SNL featured player to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021, the same year he was promoted to repertory status.

Canadian actor and comedian (born 1957)

Canadian writer and comedian

Mae Pearl Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist. They co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Feel Good. They received a nomination for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for their work on the series.

Canadian-Italian actor

Canadian actress, writer, and comedian

actress, comedy teacher

Canadian-American actor and comedian

Canadian comedian, actor, writer

Canadian actress

Canadian television actor and comedian

Canadian actor and comedian

Canadian actress

Canadian comedian

comedian, actor, director, and writer

Canadian actress

Canadian comedian and actor

Canadian actress, comedian and writer

Canadian comedy writer and television personality

Canadian actress and comedian

Canadian actor

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Canadian actor and comedian

Canadian actor

Canadian comedian and actor

Canadian actor, writer and comedian

comedian (1946-2011)

Canadian comedian and actor

Canadian actor, filmmaker and comedian

Canadian actress

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Canadian humourist, actor, and writer

Canadian actress

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