List of deadpan comedians explained
This is a list of notable deadpan comedians and actors who have used deadpan as a part of their repertoire. Deadpan describes the act of deliberately displaying a lack of or no emotion, commonly as a form of comedic delivery to contrast with the ridiculousness of the subject matter. The delivery is meant to be blunt, sarcastic, laconic, or apparently unintentional.
List of deadpan comedians
Comedians and actors who have used deadpan as a part of their repertoire include:
See also
Notes and References
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