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Earliest period of ancient Greek comedic drama
Old Comedy is the first period of the ancient Greek comedy, according to the canonical division by the Alexandrian grammarians. The most important Old
Old_Comedy
Genre of ancient Greek literature
origin of the modern concept of the comedy. Athenian comedy is conventionally divided into three periods; Old Comedy survives today largely in the form
Ancient_Greek_comedy
Classical Athenian comic playwright (c. 446 – c. 386 BC)
majority of his surviving plays belong to the genre of comic drama known as Old Comedy and are considered its most valuable examples. Aristophanes's plays were
Aristophanes
Genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous
a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless
Comedy
Comedy by 5th-century BC Greek playwright Aristophanes
notable for Aristophanes' free adaptation of key structural elements of Old Comedy and for the absence of the anti-populist and anti-war comments that pepper
Thesmophoriazusae
genre. The comedic playwright Aristophanes wrote in the genre of Old Comedy, while the later playwright Menander was an early pioneer of New Comedy. The historians
Ancient_Greek_literature
Athenian actor
Hegelochus's blunder quickly became a favorite target for the poets of Old Comedy, who used it to satirize the pretensions of tragic actors. The incident
Hegelochus_(actor)
Comedy by Aristophanes
analysis indicates that the revised version is an incomplete form of Old Comedy. Any missing text, however, is not obvious in translations and modern
The_Clouds
Comedy by Aristophanes
sexes. The play's structure represents a shift from the conventions of Old Comedy, a trend typical of the author's career. It was produced in the same year
Lysistrata
Comedy by Aristophanes
Aristophanes's surviving plays and yet it is a fairly conventional example of Old Comedy. The plot of the play revolves around Pisthetaerus, an Athenian who convinces
The_Birds_(play)
Comedy by Aristophanes
power. The play has been thought to exemplify the dramatic style of Greek Old Comedy. 431: The Peloponnesian War commenced. Many of Aristophanes' plays respond
The_Wasps
Comedy by Aristophanes
Peace (Ancient Greek: Εἰρήνη Eirḗnē) is an Athenian Old Comedy written and produced by the Greek playwright Aristophanes. It won second prize at the City
Peace_(play)
Genre in comedy
Sexual comedy (also known as sex comedy and erotic comedy) is a genre in which comedy is motivated by sexual situations and love affairs. Although "sexual
Sexual_comedy
5th-century BC partner of Athenian statesman Pericles
known of Aspasia's life after his death in 428 BC. Athenian writers of Old Comedy portrayed Aspasia as a prostitute and madam, with improper and excessive
Aspasia
Comedy by Aristophanes
oldest – surviving examples of a highly satirical genre of drama known as Old Comedy. The play begins with Dikaiopolis sitting all alone on the Pnyx (the hill
The_Acharnians
Film genre
Romantic comedy (commonly shortened to romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines
Romantic_comedy
Internet sketch comedy group
Derrick Comedy was an Internet sketch comedy group from New York University. Their YouTube channel, where the group posted videos from 2006 to 2010, has
Derrick_Comedy
Pattern or structure that makes something funny
A comedic device is a technique or structure used to make something funny. They are often used in comedy. Repetition is the essential comedic device and
Comedic_device
Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri
The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is an Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, begun c. 1308 and completed c. 1321, shortly before the author's
Divine_Comedy
City-state in ancient Greece
playwright of the Old Comedy Thucydides (c. 460–400 BC), historian and general Hermippus (fifth century BC), playwright of the Old Comedy Cleon (fl. 435–422
Classical_Athens
British Classicist
doctoral thesis was entitled A Poetics of the Absurd: Reforming Attic Old Comedy. Her supervisor was Oliver Taplin. Following her DPhil, Ruffell was first
Isabel_Ruffell
Nigerian -American comedian and writer
and Mero. A Forbes reviewer wrote that she had the "confidence of an old comedy pro." During that time, Fumudoh joined the cast of Our Cartoon President
Ziwe_Fumudoh
Style of comedy
Alternative comedy is a term coined in the 1980s for a style of comedy that makes a conscious break with the mainstream comedic style of an era. The phrase
Alternative_comedy
2023 film by Bill Burr
Old Dads is a 2023 American comedy film directed by Bill Burr in his directorial debut, and he produced and co-wrote with Ben Tishler. It stars Burr, Bobby
Old_Dads
Subgenre of comedy
Cringe comedy is a subgenre of comedy that derives humor from social awkwardness, guilty pleasure, self-deprecation, idiosyncratic humor, and personal
Cringe_comedy
2003 film by Todd Phillips
Old School is a 2003 American comedy film directed and co-written by Todd Phillips. The film stars Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Vince Vaughn as depressed
Old_School_(2003_film)
5th-century BC Athenian playwright of Old Comedy
(Ancient Greek: Εὔπολις; c. 446 – c. 411 BC) was an Athenian poet of the Old Comedy, who flourished during the time of the Peloponnesian War. Very little
Eupolis
Comedy by Aristophanes
personified god of wealth Plutus. Reflecting the development of Old Comedy towards New Comedy, it uses such familiar character types as the stupid master
Plutus_(play)
American media company
original-content division. Its first project was Dry Bar Comedy, a series of clean stand-up comedy performances filmed in Utah; the first episode was filmed
Angel_Studios
2005 film directed by Judd Apatow
The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a 2005 American romantic sex comedy film directed by Judd Apatow (in his feature directorial debut), who produced the film with
The_40-Year-Old_Virgin
4th-century BC Athenian poet of Middle Comedy
identifies him as "on the border between the Middle and the Old Comedy", he produced 104 comedies and won six victories at the Lenaia. An obscure notice in
Eubulus_(poet)
Carl Reiner/Mel Brooks comedy sketch
Old Man is a comedy sketch created by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks in the 1950s and first publicly performed in the 1960s. Brooks plays a 2000-year-old
2000_Year_Old_Man
(January 27, 2024). "Bert Kreischer Signs Netflix Deal for Two More Stand-Up Comedy Specials (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2024. Grobar, Matt
List of Netflix original stand-up comedy specials
List_of_Netflix_original_stand-up_comedy_specials
American slapstick comedy trio (1922–1970)
The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy troupe active from 1922 until 1970, best remembered for their 190 short-subject films by Columbia
The_Three_Stooges
Late 5th-century BC Athenian poet of Old Comedy
Greek: Ἅρχιππος; fl. late 5th century BC) was an Athenian poet of the Old Comedy. His most famous play was the Fishes, in which he satirized the fondness
Archippus_(poet)
Canadian comedian and actor (born 1987)
obsessions as early signs of an addictive personality. At 11 years old, they were taken to a comedy club and became interested in stand-up. Martin and two friends
Mae_Martin
Comedy club in California, United States
The Comedy Store is an American comedy club opened in April 1972. It is located in West Hollywood, California, at 8433 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip
The_Comedy_Store
American comedian (born 1968)
feature-length directorial debut as the co-writer, director, and star of the comedy film Old Dads (2023) and has had supporting roles in Daddy's Home (2015), Daddy's
Bill_Burr
Genre of comedy film
Screwball comedy is a film subgenre of the romantic comedy genre that became popular during the Great Depression, beginning in the early 1930s and thriving
Screwball_comedy
American actor (born 1977)
is best known for his breakout role as the awkward nerd Napoleon in the comedy film Napoleon Dynamite (2004). He also voiced Napoleon in the Napoleon Dynamite
Jon_Heder
Athenian Old Comedy poet (519–422 BC)
Greek: Κρατῖνος; c. 519 BC – c. 422 BC) was an Athenian comic poet of the Old Comedy. Cratinus won prizes for his plays on 27 known occasions, eight times
Cratinus
American actress (born 2002)
Nickelodeon comedy television series Game Shakers, which aired from 2015 to 2019. She then went on to portray Marisol Fuentes in the Netflix comedy television
Cree_Cicchino
Former theatre in Manhattan, New York
the Gaiety Theatre on the Isle of Man. This house closely resembles the old Comedy Theatre on 41st Street, which was torn down five years after Julius Caesar
Comedy Theatre (New York City)
Comedy_Theatre_(New_York_City)
American comedian and actor (born 1995)
in New Albany and Mount Vernon. Rife first took an interest in comedy at 14 years old, when a teacher mentioned a talent show at his high school. After
Matt_Rife
Comedy club in New York City
The Comedy Cellar is a comedy club in Manhattan where stand-up comics perform; it is sometimes referred to as the "Harvard of comedy clubs". It was founded
Comedy_Cellar
2000 film by Steve Purcell
Queens of Comedy is a 2001 American stand-up comedy film directed by Steve Purcell that is a direct spin-off film of The Original Kings of Comedy, both of
The_Queens_of_Comedy
English actor and writer (born 1980)
TV+ sports comedy-drama series Ted Lasso (2020–present), he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for
Brett_Goldstein
American actor (1965–1994)
Hawkins is most known for his role as Wayman Harrington in the 1994 action comedy film A Low Down Dirty Shame. He died prior to the film's release due to
Corwin_Hawkins
attributed to the 6th century BC Cratinus poet of Old Comedy Cratinus the Younger poet of Middle Comedy Creophylus of Samos legendary early Greek singer
List_of_ancient_Greek_poets
American stand-up comedian and actor
an old-school environment with an immigrant father, or just expressing his amazement at people's outlandish behavior. Maniscalco says that comedy cannot
Sebastian_Maniscalco
American comedy television series
The Hawk is an American comedy television series created by Will Ferrell, Harper Steele, and Chris Henchy, and starring Ferrell and Molly Shannon. It premiered
The_Hawk_(TV_series)
2013 American satirical sketch comedy film
Inappropriate Comedy (stylized as inAPPropriate Comedy) is a 2013 American satirical sketch comedy film directed by Vince Offer. It stars Ari Shaffir (who
Inappropriate_Comedy
Television series
Comedy Central Roast is a series of celebrity roast specials that aired on the American television channel Comedy Central between 2003 and 2019. The first
Comedy_Central_Roast
Improvisational comedy podcast
Comedy Bang! Bang! is a comedy podcast which began airing as a radio show on May 1, 2009. It is hosted by writer and comedian Scott Aukerman, best known
Comedy_Bang!_Bang!
Theatre in Bergen, Norway
production was Holberg's comedy Den Vægelsindede, and the opening was on 2 January 1850. The theatre played at the old comedy house built in 1800. In 1876
Det_norske_Theater_(Bergen)
2009 American sex comedy film
18-Year-Old Virgin is a 2009 American sex comedy film directed by Tamara Olson, written by Naomi L. Selfman and starring Olivia Alaina May, Lauren Walsh
18-Year-Old_Virgin
British television channel launched in 2020 by Sky
first dedicated full-time comedy station in Sky's channel portfolio since the closure of The Comedy Channel in 1992. Sky Comedy predominantly broadcasts
Sky_Comedy
American actress (born 1974)
more prominent widespread exposure with her role in the 2005 comedy film The 40-Year-Old Virgin. In August 2005, at the Williamstown Theatre Festival
Elizabeth_Banks
Genre of radio programming
Radio comedy, or comedic radio programming, is a radio broadcast that may involve variety show, sitcom elements, sketches, and various types of comedy found
Radio_comedy
Podcast
Comedy Club & Podcast Theatre, until Smith and Mewes took it on tour. Jay & Silent Bob Get Old's 100th podcast was recorded at The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club
Jay_&_Silent_Bob_Get_Old
Australian comedian (born 1995/6)
actor from Sydney. He became internationally known after appearing in the comedy series Fisk. Aaron Chen was born in 1995 or 1996. His parents are Chinese
Aaron_Chen
Fictional character
the 1980s by Roy Rolland as part of a British music hall act. Old Mother Riley (full comedy name: Daphne Bluebell Snowdrop Riley) is an Irish washerwoman
Old_Mother_Riley
American actor and comedian (born 1975)
sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2003 to 2013, in addition to co-creating and starring as the titular role in the Apple TV+ sports comedy series
Jason_Sudeikis
2024 film by Simon West
Old Guy is a 2024 American action comedy film directed by Simon West, written by Greg Johnson, and produced by Martin Brennan, Jib Polhemus, and Dark Castle
Old_Guy
2024 film by Megan Park
My Old Ass is a 2024 coming-of-age comedy drama film, written and directed by Megan Park. It stars Maisy Stella in her film debut, Percy Hynes White, Maddie
My_Old_Ass
Humor that alludes to itself
humorous to the audience. Old Comedy of Classical Athens is held to be the first—in the extant sources—form of self-referential comedy. Aristophanes, whose
Self-referential_humor
2007 film by Ethan and Joel Coen
No Country for Old Men is a 2007 American neo-Western crime thriller film written, directed, produced, and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen, based on Cormac
No_Country_for_Old_Men
American comedian and actor (born 1978)
The New One, The Old Man and the Pool, and The Good Life, enjoyed successful runs on and off Broadway and became hit Netflix comedy specials. Birbiglia
Mike_Birbiglia
Type of Ancient Greek play
those of commedia dell'arte. Although an older view held that Attic comedy was the only source of Roman comedy, it has been argued that Rhinthon in particular
Phlyax_play
American actor and comedian (born 1980)
also appeared on the sketch comedy series MADtv as a cast member in season 8 (2002–2003), and his other film roles including Old School (2003), Good Night
Simon_Helberg
1982 film directed by Martin Scorsese
The King of Comedy is a 1982 American satirical black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul D. Zimmerman. The film stars Robert De
The_King_of_Comedy_(film)
5th-century BC governor of Magnesia on the Maeander
Wilkins, John (2002). The Rivals of Aristophanes: Studies in Athenian Old Comedy. ISD LLC. p. 200. ISBN 9781910589595. Clough, Arthur Hugh (1909). Plutarch's
Archeptolis
English actress, singer, and television presenter (born 1974)
Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso (2020–present), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Other
Hannah_Waddingham
Comedic music genre
Comedy music or musical comedy is a genre of music that is comedic in nature. Its history can be traced back to the first century in ancient Greece and
Comedy_music
American comedian and actor (born 1948)
and actor. His comedy routines often escalate into angry rants about history, politics, religion and cultural trends. He hosted the Comedy Central series
Lewis_Black
Theatrical genre
depicting productions of Old Comedy (e.g. by Aristophanes, a Greek playwright), leading many to ascertain that such Comedic plays were presented at one
Theatre_of_ancient_Rome
Athenian comic poet of the Old Comedy
Epilycus (Greek: Ἐπίλυκος) was an Athenian comic poet of the Old Comedy. He is mentioned by an ancient grammarian in connection with Aristophanes and Philyllius
Epilycus
English actress
BBC TV comedy series Beautiful People alongside Olivia Colman.[when?][citation needed] She has also had roles in various other high-profile comedy television
Sarah_Niles
American comedian and actress
American actress and comedian. Cola began her career in radio and stand-up comedy. She made her acting debut in 2017 on Amazon's I Love Dick. Cola gained
Sherry_Cola
American voice actor
Territory". The New York Times. Retrieved June 29, 2020. Now a 43-year-old comedy producer and performer, Mr. Henry is… Chung, Gabrielle (June 26, 2020)
Mike_Henry_(voice_actor)
Athenian poet of the Old Comedy style
Nicochares (Greek: Νικοχάρης, died ca. 345 BC) was an Athenian poet of the Old Comedy, son of the comic playwright Philonides and contemporary with Aristophanes
Nicochares
American television award
nominees of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In early Primetime Emmy Award ceremonies, the supporting categories
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Supporting_Actress_in_a_Comedy_Series
2009 film by Burr Steers
17 Again is a 2009 American teen fantasy comedy film directed by Burr Steers and written by Jason Filardi. It stars Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon
17_Again_(film)
Film by Woody Allen
Brickman. Allen co-stars as a twice-divorced 42-year-old comedy writer who dates a 17-year-old girl (Mariel Hemingway) but falls in love with his best
Manhattan_(1979_film)
2008 Indian film
Hari Puttar is a 2008 Indian comedy film directed by Lucky Kohli & Rajesh Bajaj. The film features Sarika, Zain Khan, Swini Khara, Saurabh Shukla, Vijay
Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors
Hari_Puttar:_A_Comedy_of_Terrors
American actress and film producer (born 1988)
(2004). After small television roles, she appeared in a string of successful comedy films, such as Superbad (2007), Zombieland (2009), and Easy A (2010), which
Emma_Stone
American actor and comedian (born 1962)
star in several comedy films, including Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and its 2013 sequel, as well as The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Evan
Steve_Carell
Genre of comedy in the English early modern theatre
City comedy, also known as citizen comedy, is a genre of comedy in the English early modern theatre. Our Scene is London, 'cause we would make known, No
City_comedy
American actress (born 1989)
Sief in the TBS and HBO Max dark comedy series Search Party (2016–2022), and Gertie Michaels in the 2015 horror-comedy film The Final Girls, as well as
Alia_Shawkat
A list of comedy films released in the 1980s. Airplane! Animalympics Any Which Way You Can The Blues Brothers Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come
List of comedy films of the 1980s
List_of_comedy_films_of_the_1980s
American stand-up comedian (1937–2008)
John Carlin (1888–1945). He had an older brother, Patrick Jr. (1931–2022), who had a major influence on his comedy and was sometimes involved. Carlin
George_Carlin
American actress (born 1986)
Netflix comedy series GLOW (2017–2019), for which she was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Betty_Gilpin
American comedian and actor (1957–2008)
Hughley as one of the "Big Four" comedians in the film The Original Kings of Comedy. After briefly hosting the HBO show Midnight Mac, Mac appeared in several
Bernie_Mac
American actor and comedian (born 1967)
subsequently starred in a string of comedy films. After starring in the 2003 comedy film Old School, Ferrell became considered a member of the "Frat Pack", a generation
Will_Ferrell
American actor (1957–2015)
known for his roles as Albert in Punchline (1988); Milo in the 1991 action comedy The Last Boy Scout; and David in Angels in the Outfield (1994). Brad Stephen
Taylor_Negron
1993 US romantic comedy film by Donald Petrie
Grumpy Old Men is a 1993 American romantic comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, written by Mark Steven Johnson, and starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau
Grumpy_Old_Men_(film)
American actor (born 1970)
his career breakthrough with the comedy Swingers (1996). He starred in a string of successful comedy films such as Old School (2003), Dodgeball: A True
Vince_Vaughn
British TV series (2009–2016)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle is a British comedy series created by and starring Stewart Lee and broadcast on BBC Two. It features stand-up comedy and sketches
Stewart_Lee's_Comedy_Vehicle
American actress (born 1987)
actress and writer. From 2019 to 2021, she starred in Hulu's original TV comedy series PEN15 alongside Anna Konkle; the duo, who co-created, co-wrote, and
Maya_Erskine
British awards ceremony
The National Comedy Awards (known as the British Comedy Awards from 1990 to 2014) is an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom, celebrating notable
National_Comedy_Awards
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