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Works intended to provoke laughter without intellectual or other motives
Low comedy, or lowbrow humor, is a type of comedy that is a form of popular entertainment without any primary purpose other than to create laughter through
Low_comedy
Comedy characterized by wit, sophistication, and subtle social commentary
characteristic of both high comedy and low comedy, and not strictly fit either category. A high comedy may incorporate low-comedy elements in an ironic or satirical
High_comedy
Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri
The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is an Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, begun c. 1308 and completed c. 1321, shortly before the author's
Divine_Comedy
Genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous
Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television
Comedy
Topics referred to by the same term
Cartoon Network series Megas XLR Danger: Low Brow, a radio comedy show from Melbourne aired from 1985 to 1991 Low comedy, a form of unsophisticated entertainment
Lowbrow
Forcibly pulling a person's underpants
Wedgies are commonly featured in popular works, either as a form of low comedy or as a behaviour representative of bullying. In such works, briefs are
Wedgie
Style of comedy
the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The slapstick, so long indispensable to low comedy, found a new use among the crowds ... they used the slapstick to the extreme
Slapstick
Genre of ancient Greek literature
Ancient Greek comedy (Ancient Greek: κωμῳδία, romanized: kōmōidía) was one of the final three principal dramatic forms in the theatre of classical Greece;
Ancient_Greek_comedy
1952 novel by Flannery O'Connor
first appeared but has since come to be appreciated as a classic work of "low comedy and high seriousness" with disturbing religious themes. It was placed
Wise_Blood
American comedy cable and satellite television channel
series. While The Comedy Channel broadcast mostly low-budget original programming, Ha!'s schedule featured sitcom and sketch comedy reruns (many of which
Comedy_Central
2023 film by Rightor Doyle
Down Low is a 2023 American comedy film, directed by Rightor Doyle, from a screenplay by Lukas Gage and Phoebe Fisher. It stars Zachary Quinto, Gage,
Down_Low_(film)
American actor (1928–2017)
Charles Lewis Low (July 21, 1928 – September 18, 2017) was an American businessman and actor, known for his appearances in films starring his longtime
Chuck_Low
Modern stand-up comedy began around the turn of the 20th century, evolving from a variety of sources including minstrel shows and vaudeville. Early stand-up
History_of_stand-up_comedy
British mockumentary television series
"consistently droll, frequently delightful series that mixes high and low comedy at a breakneck pace." Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian praised Morgan's
Cunk_on_Earth
Americanism used to describe jokes of a vulgar nature
Euripides, using τὸ φορτικόν/ἡ κωμῳδία φορτική (variously translated as "low comedy", "vulgar farce", "disgusting, obscene farces") that received great popularity
Off-color_humor
American poet
many as 20 million copies of his works. These pieces varied in tone from low comedy to sentimental and pious; his material was sometimes confused with that
William_Shakespeare_Hays
American documentary filmmaker (born 1986)
filmmaker. He is the creator and director of How To with John Wilson, a comedy-docuseries on HBO. Wilson was born in Astoria, Queens, and grew up on Long
John_Wilson_(filmmaker)
Film and TV genre
Action comedy is a hybrid genre that combines elements of action fiction with comedy. While early action films feature stuntwork and humor, academic Cynthia
Action_comedy
Comedy genre
be seen as low comedy or even "lower than comedy". It uses bawdiness, absurdity, satire, parody, tongue-in-cheek humor and physical comedy. Farces are
Farce
American historian (1885–1977)
with the title Low Comedy as a Structural Element in English Drama from the Beginnings to 1642. Winslow died in Maine at age 92. Low Comedy as a Structural
Ola_Elizabeth_Winslow
Italian actor
of his starring vehicles were panned by critics, who considered them low comedy. Maccione's box office appeal waned in France around the mid-1980s; he
Aldo_Maccione
1950s and 1960s comic stage plays in London
the actor-manager Brian Rix, in the 1950s and 1960s. They were in the low comedy tradition of British farce, following the Aldwych farces, which played
Whitehall_farce
English actor and writer (born 1980)
the leading role of a Peckham postman-turned-superhero in the low-budget romantic comedy SuperBob (2015). At the end of filming, comedian Catherine Tate
Brett_Goldstein
Topics referred to by the same term
comedy film Horse Play, a 1933 American comedy film "Horseplay" (The Good Guys), a 1992 television episode Horseplay humor, an aspect of low comedy H-O-R-S-E
Horseplay
Theatrical act with music, dance, and sketches
dollars); at that time, many cinema houses charged from $0.10 to 0.25, while low-priced vaudeville seats were $0.15. Among the many popular producers of revues
Revue
Venue where comedy is performed
of. Comedy clubs use low ceilings and small interior spaces to create fuller looking crowds. Low ceilings are especially important for most comedy clubs
Comedy_club
American actress, writer (born 1982)
directed the comedy film The Female Brain (2017). She appeared in the low-budget thriller EMR and MTV's Punk'd. She has also performed stand-up comedy, being
Whitney_Cummings
Television series
Comedy Central Roast is a series of celebrity roast specials that aired on the American television channel Comedy Central between 2003 and 2019. The first
Comedy_Central_Roast
2002 American film
September 13, 2026. Tyrangiel, Josh (December 17, 2004). "Movies: High Drama, Low Comedy". TIME. Retrieved September 12, 2026. Gardner, Chris (October 10, 2022)
White_Oleander_(film)
American TV series
Han, Angie (May 23, 2024). "'Tires' Review: Netflix's Workplace Comedy Sets a Low Bar for Itself, and Clears It". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved
Tires_(TV_series)
Genre of French drama
retained the services of Beauchamp as choreographer. His one-act prose comedy La Comtesse d'Escarbagnas premiered in December 1671 at the Château de
Comédie-ballet
would object." In 1977, it was decided that all comedy shows would be canceled, as they were deemed low quality; within a day of the announcement, however
Korean_comedy
2024 film by Jim Hosking
tone possible. That need to subvert assumptions while mixing high and low comedy to needle rather than entertain is what makes Ebony & Ivory pure art."
Ebony_&_Ivory_(film)
American comedian (born 1973)
debuted his comedy album in 2010, his half-hour television special in 2016 and his hour-long TV special in 2018. Siddiq was the winner of Comedy Central's
Ali_Siddiq
French film director (1930–2020)
Richard Balducci, his name is synonymous with the golden age of camp and low comedy in French cinema. Philippe Clair moved to Paris in 1950 to study acting
Philippe_Clair
(January 8, 2020). "Quibi Teams Up With Sara and Erin Foster For Comedic Travel Series 'High & Low'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January
List of Quibi original programming
List_of_Quibi_original_programming
2000 film by Jay Roach
Meet the Parents is a 2000 American romantic comedy film directed by Jay Roach, and written by Jim Herzfeld and John Hamburg. It stars Ben Stiller as Greg
Meet_the_Parents
American actress and theater director (born 1982)
The CW short-lived comedy-drama series, Easy Money. In addition to her television performances, Lowes appeared in a number of low-budget films, including
Katie_Lowes
American comedian and actor (born 1995)
1995) is an American comedian and actor. He is known for his self-produced comedy specials Only Fans (2021), Matthew Steven Rife (2023), and Walking Red Flag
Matt_Rife
1923 film by Buster Keaton and John G. Blystone
This is an unusual comedy picture, a novelty melange of dramatics, low comedy, laughs and thrills. Jean Havez has built up a comedy masterpiece about as
Our_Hospitality
Television genre
Television comedy is a category of broadcasting that has been present since the early days of entertainment media. While there are several genres of comedy, some
Television_comedy
2025 Indian film by Anukalp Goswami
Karoon 2 (transl. Who-whom should I love 2) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film written and directed by Anukalp Goswami. Produced under Abbas–Mustan
Kis_Kisko_Pyaar_Karoon_2
American actor (1965–1994)
is most known for his role as Wayman Harrington in the 1994 action comedy film A Low Down Dirty Shame. He died prior to the film's release due to AIDS-related
Corwin_Hawkins
Genre of sexploitation film
Mexican sex comedies, commonly known as ficheras films or sexicomedias, are films in the comedy genre of the Mexican cinema industry. In this subgenre
Mexican_sex_comedy
Comedic subgenre of fantasy
Fantasy comedy, also called comic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy that is primarily humorous in intent and tone. Typically set in imaginary worlds, fantasy
Fantasy_comedy
Italian film genre
[komˈmɛːdja ˈsɛksi allitaˈljaːna], lit. "sex comedy Italian style"), also known as commedia scollacciata ("low-cut comedy") or commedia erotica all'italiana, is
Commedia_sexy_all'italiana
American production and social media company
American High is an American production company that produces sketch comedy and low-budget films set in high schools. The company operates in a former high
American_High_(company)
American comedian and musician (born 1990)
YouTube to performing stand-up comedy routines, which combined his comedy songs with traditional stand-up. He released three comedy specials, Words Words Words
Bo_Burnham
Type of slapstick humour associated with Hong Kong popular culture
portal Film portal Cinema of Hong Kong Surreal humour Anarchic comedy film Screwball comedy film Pang, Chi Ming (2007). Xiao gou lan ca xie (小狗懶擦鞋): a Study
Mo_lei_tau
Theatrical aesthetic
upper-class theatre. Then, starting from the Second French Empire, genre of comedies known as "vaudeville" and "comédie d'intrigue' arrived on the scene. While
Boulevard_theatre_(aesthetic)
New Zealand comedian, actress, and TV presenter (born 1992)
performer on the New Zealand late-night comedy sketch show Funny Girls. In 2018, she won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show at the Edinburgh Festival
Rose_Matafeo
Austrian and American filmmaker (1906–2002)
and I.A.L. Diamond is Shakespearean in the way it cuts between high and low comedy, between the heroes and the clowns." For Stalag 17, Wilder squeezed an
Billy_Wilder
Film and television genre
Zombie comedy, often called zom com or zomedy, is a film genre that aims to blend zombie horror motifs with slapstick comedy as well as morbid humor.
Zombie_comedy
American comedian
How Low Will You Go: Snapchat, which aired on the social media platform Snapchat. He has performed stand-up comedy at Just for Laughs, Zanies Comedy Club
Jared_Freid
American filmmaker and actor (born 1973)
Duplass starred in the Amazon Video comedy-drama series Transparent (2014–2019), and co-created the HBO comedy-drama series Togetherness (2015–16) and
Jay_Duplass
American sketch comedy series (1990–1993)
due to low ratings. Unlike most sketch comedy programs, The Ben Stiller Show did not use a studio audience, and was the first Fox sketch comedy program
The_Ben_Stiller_Show
Traditional Japanese verbal entertainment
Rakugo (落語; literally 'story with a fall') is a form of Japanese verbal comedy, traditionally performed in yose theatres. The lone storyteller (落語家, rakugoka)
Rakugo
American actress (1928–2020)
platinum blonde, and joined the Dayton Y Players, learning Greek tragedy and low comedy. She attained some success in the title role of Annie Get Your Gun, which
Chanin_Hale
Short story by Ambrose Bierce
sublime musings; nor was it particularly repulsive but instead a sort of low comedy, in which the joke is often played upon the reader". Bierce explored the
The_Man_and_the_Snake
American actor and YouTuber
American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and YouTuber. He co-created the sketch comedy YouTube channel "that's a bad idea", with Curry Barker. Tomlinson starred
Cooper_Tomlinson
1994 American film
A Low Down Dirty Shame is a 1994 American action comedy film written, directed, and starring Keenen Ivory Wayans. The film also stars Charles S. Dutton
A_Low_Down_Dirty_Shame
1982 film by Woody Allen
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy is a 1982 American sex comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen, starring Allen and Mia Farrow. The plot is loosely
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy
A_Midsummer_Night's_Sex_Comedy
Japanese comedy genre
Owarai (お笑い) is a broad word used to describe Japanese comedy as seen on television. The word owarai is the honorific form of the word warai (by adding
Owarai
Series of twelve stage farces presented at the Aldwych Theatre, London
them were written by Ben Travers. They incorporate and develop British low comedy styles, combined with clever word-play. The plays were presented by the
Aldwych_farce
American director
projects combined low comedy with profound social comment (Honeybaby, Honeybaby and Cooley High), reaching a peak with the ensemble comedy Car Wash (1976)
Michael_Schultz
Irish actor and comedian (born 1971)
writer, actor and artist. He is best known for his observational comedy, the comedy series Black Books (which he co-wrote and starred in), and his work
Dylan_Moran
American actress and singer (1911–1984)
newspaper publisher in News Hounds, a comedy with The Bowery Boys, she usually played opposite Monogram's cowboy stars in low-budget Westerns. McIntyre married
Christine_McIntyre
1972 Italian film
fratelli in un posto chiamato Trinità) is a 1972 Italian Spaghetti Western low comedy film directed by Renzo Genta and Richard Harrison, and produced by Fernando
Two_Brothers_in_Trinity
American comedian and podcaster (born 1980)
the host of This Past Weekend podcast and has appeared on various MTV and Comedy Central shows. Von was born on March 19, 1980, in Covington, Louisiana,
Theo_Von
Canadian comedian (1959–2021)
shows, where he developed a reputation for his chaotic yet understated comedic style. His appearances on Conan O'Brien's and David Letterman's programs
Norm_Macdonald
Award for lead actor in a television comedy series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The award is presented to the best performance by a lead actor in a television comedy series. Beginning with 1966
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Lead_Actor_in_a_Comedy_Series
American actor (born 1996)
(2015–2016), young Marc McKeon in the comedy drama series This Is Us (2019–2021), and his lead role as Dash in the romantic comedy series Dash & Lily (2020). He
Austin_Abrams
American comedian and actor (born 1973)
in 2000. He co-created and starred in the sketch comedy series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006) on Comedy Central before quitting in the middle of production
Dave_Chappelle
English actor, director, screenwriter, and musician (born 1973)
newspaper reporter Simon Ross, and Hot Fuzz, in which he had his first comedic role as DS Andy Wainwright. In 2008, Considine starred in My Zinc Bed a
Paddy_Considine
Type of Chinese comedy
as crosstalk or comic dialog, is a traditional performing art in Chinese comedy, and one of the most popular elements in Chinese culture. It is typically
Xiangsheng
British TV teen sitcom
public. At the 2011 British Comedy Awards, the programme also won the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Comedy. The Inbetweeners Movie was
The_Inbetweeners
American actor (born 1955)
of the action genre, he first achieved fame with a leading role on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting (1985–1989) and has appeared in over one hundred
Bruce_Willis
2010 American film
New Low is a 2010 independent American romantic comedy film written, directed, produced, and edited by Adam Bowers, who also stars in the film along with
New_Low
Roman comedy by Terence
Andria (English: The Woman from Andros) is a Roman comedy adapted by Terence from two Greek plays by Menander, Andria and Perinthia. It was the first play
Andria_(comedy)
American comedian and actor (born 1976)
has produced a number of stand-up specials for television outlets such as Comedy Central and Netflix, including I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy, and Hot and Fluffy
Gabriel_Iglesias
American actress and producer (born 1964)
Starz horror comedy series Shining Vale (2022–2023). Her film credits include the action fantasy Masters of the Universe (1987), the comedy Ace Ventura:
Courteney_Cox
2016 film by Richard Linklater
Everybody Wants Some!! is a 2016 American comedy film written and directed by Richard Linklater. Starring Blake Jenner, Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Ryan
Everybody_Wants_Some!!_(film)
Radio show
the BBC. The actual Australian accent was however acceptable only in low comedy productions such as this series. The program's popularity meant it resonated
Dad_and_Dave_from_Snake_Gully
1975 single by War
"Low Rider" is a song written by American funk band War and record producer Jerry Goldstein, which appeared on their seventh studio album Why Can't We
Low_Rider
English actor (born 1971)
won the 2012 BAFTA TV Award for Best Male Comedy Performance. His work in television and film spans comedy and drama. Boyd was born in Hastings, Sussex
Darren_Boyd
American actress (born 1970)
in a Comedy Series for playing Molly Flynn on the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016) followed by her win for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Melissa_McCarthy
American filmmaker (b. 1962)
He often collaborates with actress Melissa McCarthy. Feig created the comedy series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) and Other Space (2015). He has also
Paul_Feig
1996 American film
Layin' Low is a 1996 film directed by Danny Leiner and stars Jeremy Piven, Louise Lasser and Edie Falco. A New York City loser stumbles upon a mob shootout
Layin'_Low
1974 film by Claude Zidi
hesitant to work with Claude Zidi, whom critics associated at the time with low comedy, but was ultimately convinced. Richard rewrote the script together with
Lucky_Pierre_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Down Low (album), a 2005 album by Betzefer "The Down Low", the 11th episode of House season 6 Down Low (film), a 2023 comedy film On the Down Low, a non-fiction
Down-low
1963 Japanese police procedural film by Akira Kurosawa
High and Low (Japanese: 天国と地獄, Hepburn: Tengoku to Jigoku; lit. 'Heaven and Hell') is a 1963 Japanese police procedural film directed by Akira Kurosawa
High_and_Low_(1963_film)
Canadian actor and comedian (1950–1994)
appeared in films such as The Clown Murders (1976) and had a lead in a low-budget comedy, Find the Lady (1976) (both co-starring fellow Canadian actor Lawrence
John_Candy
Canadian and American actor (born 1962)
Mulaney. However, many felt Carrey's high-energy comedy style clashed with the real-life Biden's low-key persona, producing an imitation that lacked authenticity
Jim_Carrey
2024 film directed by Sevan Najarian
fiction comedy film written by Trevor Moore, Zach Cregger, and Sam Brown, directed by Sevan Najarian and starring The Whitest Kids U' Know sketch comedy troupe
Mars_(2024_film)
Children's song derived from an 1838 popular song
Japanese-American singer Ai. British comedy musician Koit has recorded more than one version:- Do Your Balls Hang Low and Do Your Balls Hang Low (English Country Garden
Do_Your_Ears_Hang_Low?
Award ceremony for films of 1994
Hollywood's big event was wonderfully littered by technical errors, bad taste, low comedy and lower necklines." Moreover, he remarked, "Letterman, the rookie host
67th_Academy_Awards
British comedian and actor (born 1974)
and writer. He rose to prominence alongside Robert Webb as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb. The duo starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show
David_Mitchell_(comedian)
Film by Mel Brooks
The Producers is a 1967 American satirical black comedy film written and directed by Mel Brooks, and starring Gene Wilder, Zero Mostel, Dick Shawn, and
The_Producers_(1967_film)
2017 Japanese comedy streaming television miniseries
High&Low The DTC is a Japanese comedy streaming television miniseries. It is a spin-off of the High&Low series, setting roughly after the story of High&Low
High&Low:_The_DTC
American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter (born 1947)
Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the comedy-drama Broadcast News (1987) and was widely praised for his performance in
Albert_Brooks
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