15 actors who started out as stand-up comedians 

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Robin Williams Accepts Hasty Pudding Award - Source: Getty
Robin Williams Accepts Hasty Pudding Award - Source: Getty

7) Chris Rock

Chris Farley Honored Posthumously With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - Source: Getty
Chris Farley Honored Posthumously With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - Source: Getty

Chris Rock is another famous comedian who has a sharp wit. His stand-up comedy career started in New York in the club – catch a rising star, where he used to perform. Some of his specials include – Bring the Pain, Never Scared, and Tamborine. He even has a Netflix comedy special. He has been a member of SNL and also had a show after his name. He moved on to film and television with projects like – CB4, Grown-Ups, The Longest, Yard, Top Five and others.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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