15 actors who started out as stand-up comedians 

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Robin Williams Accepts Hasty Pudding Award - Source: Getty
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6) Steve Martin

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The famous actor, Steve Martin has also had his fair share of experience as a stand-up comedian through the 1970s. He is famous for his absurd humor style including physical comedy. His shows have been sold out, such was his popularity. He transitioned to movies with dramatic as well as comedy roles like – The Jerk, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Father of the Bride, the Man with Two Brains, and a lot more.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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