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funnyman

[fuhn-ee-man] / ˈfʌn iˌmæn /


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In the eyes of beloved funnyman Martin Short, his late daughter Katherine Short “did the best she could until she couldn’t” in her lasting mental health battle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The biracial funnyman has offered a mix of political satire and light-hearted showbiz banter, and has generally earned decent reviews for his efforts.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Late-night funnyman Greg Gutfeld continued to rule his time slot with 2.1 million viewers while “Fox News at Night,” anchored by Trace Gallagher at 11 p.m., delivered 1.3 million viewers.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

On the other hand, by creating the Fox broadcast network, Murdoch also brought us The Simpsons, Futurama, Arrested Development, and the jolly celebrity impressions of NFL funnyman Frank Caliendo.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2023

I love it when I’m the one who makes Dad laugh, since he’s usually the funnyman that gets everybody else laughing.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio




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