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

10) Andy Samberg

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Andy Samberg has been a product of the famous - Saturday Night Live. He has worked on this groundbreaking comedy show from 2005- 2012 and combined with other comedic gigs was a popular name in the sector. He became a fan favorite when he landed the role of Jack Peralta in the comedy sitcom - Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Since then he has also started appearing in many comedy movies, like - Pop Star, Palm Springs, Hot Rod, and others.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu