(1835 – 1902) English composer, author & satirist
(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director
(1934 – 1996) American astronomer, astrophysicist & author
(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
(1908 – 2002) comedian, radio & television actor
(1926 – 2005) English novelist & essayist
(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor
(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist
(1952 – ) American writer & comedian
(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist