One comic is great, but when one comic can play off of another, the act only gets better and better. Think of Penn and Teller. While technically not comedians, they would probably be successful magicians on their own The same is true for comedy duos. There have been hundreds of talented comedy duos over the years, but some tend to perform better than others. Whether they produced better sketches or films, there are a couple of guys and gals whose work together stands above the rest.
When it comes to choosing the 10 best comedy duos of all time, it's inevitible some will be left off the list. If your favorite isn't listed, shout out in the comments and let us know who your favorite comedy duo of all time is! Another case of a critical flop that came in big at the box office, Wilder and Pryor bounded back with even sillier outings in See No Evil, Hear No Evil and career swan song Another You Journeying abroad for a little U.
Initially coming together for Shaun of the Dead in , the parameters of what made Pegg and Frost such a riveting duo were laid out immediately. Frost, the scruffy slacker with no worries and even less responsibility, was a tried-and-true staple of comedy: the man-child. But to the credit of both Frost and director Edgar Wright, the character avoided typical annoyances and arrived as a fully formed person.
Albeit, an underachieving person. Even worse, affiliations with best pal Frost are typically cause for such lame results - until absolutely insane forces alter it all. It's predictable, whatever. It's also awesome, and delivered with kickass quality.
Polar opposites in physical force, this David and Goliath duo were seen by many as odd selections when it came time to reboot 21 Jump Street for a touted summer release. After all, Tatum was a rom-com specialist known more for his dance moves than his acting chops, and Hill was still a student at the Seth Rogen school of silliness.
Backup players at best, they were given a shot at the big time - and they absolutely killed it. Why it works is tough to pin down. Tatum does his dumb schtick splendidly, as does Hill playing the witty whiner, but both manage to underpin their characters with surprising role reversal.
As for the aforementioned bromance, this is a trait that gets played to full effect in 22 Jump Street , including a breakup montage set to John Waite. It's cleverly self-aware in the age of self-awareness, a trait this duo takes all the way to the bank.
Linking up in Atlantic City on July 25th, , their union lasted ten years to the day - but what a decade it turned out to be. Sadly, the cracks between ladies man Dean and squeaky prankster Jerry began to show by the time Artists and Models hit theaters. Lewis, considered the true talent in the group, wanted to expand his comedy canvas, and felt restrained by the Paramount formula of songs-and-silliness.
Martin, on the other hand, became bothered by a lack of credit from fans, who simply felt he was there to look good and sound even better. When it comes to sheer quotables, this SNL duo might take the cake. Farley, big, boisterous, and brilliant, was an uncaged dog constantly in the pursuit of the perfect punchline, willing to risk life and limb to get it.
Surpassing comedy hero John Belushi through sheer conviction, the Wisconsin native was a once-in-a-generation talent. Their relationship, mainly consisting of mockery and stupidity in equal measures, was a fresh approach to the traditional comedy formula, and the quality of their pictures captured that better than any other SNL flicks in the 90s save for The Wedding Singer.
A true shame, given the laughs these guys conjured up together. Coming of stardom during the early days of sound, Laurel and Hardy took the movie world by storm with their fresh approach to cinematic comedy.
Stan Laurel, a stick thin Englishman with a happy-go-lucky face and a demeanor reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin, embodied the upbeat ray of sunshine. Oliver Hardy, rotund and irritated at every turn, provided the silly cynicism that made him feel superior to Stan.
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By the end of the 19th century, though, double acts evolved into what we know them as today. The most famous double act in the history of the world, however, got along perfectly fine. Eric and Ernie sharing a bed. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading July 10, at am. Steph Diorio says:. July 13, at am. John says:. July 13, at pm. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:.
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