The Ten Greatest Comedians From The State Of Texas

The Lone Star State sure has produced some amusing folks.
I thought about ranking these & #xA 0; ten comedians, and I just can't do it. Some are known for very different things, and one is really credited for altering the face of funny.
Off, why ten? Well, I would say that there is a pretty substantial drop-off in start power after you name these 10. That''s no offense to anybody, and I''m sure lots of that didn't make it will at some point enjoy their moment in the sun and possibly ellipse the crew I put together. So here''s your unranking of the top 10.
* Bill Hicks. Hicks was a "" comics comic"" and his family made their home in Houston. Hicks might not have actually been a household name, however he is an outright funny legend even though he passed away at the age of 32.
* Jaimie Foxx. Foxx was born in Terrell and killed it in the stand-up game prior to being a part of the legendary case of "" In Living Color"". Obviously, you might know him now as a Hollywood super star.
* Jack Handey. He actually composed for another comedian on this list, the famous Steve Martin.
* Rodney Carrington. Rodney parlayed a mostly local stand-up act (brokered with deals at cooperative radio stations) into a full-on comedy. The sitcom didn't last long, however Rodney continues to laugh all the way to the bank with sold-out shows whenever he cares to tour.
* Tig Notaro. Concerning us from Spring, Tig is again what you''d call a "" comics comic"". She works a bit "" dark"" and has six albums, 5 stand-up specials and tons of t.v. and motion picture appearances (Army Of The Dead, We Have A Ghost, Star Trek: Discovery).
* Ron White. White was born in Fritch and really exploded extremely substantial as part of the "" Blue Collar Comedy Tour"". Let me say he was fantastic because, however you truly needed to see him solo to see him set a phase on fire.
* Bill Engvall. Engvall was born in Galveston and was also part of the "" Blue Collar Comedy Tour"". Bill was light whereas Ron White was dark, Bill was sugar and White was acid. And once again, his chops were even much better in his headline shows with his trademark "" Here''s Your Sign"" bit.
* Iliza Shlesinger. Iliza owns the female comedian turf on Netflix with 6 specials.
* Steve Trevino. Steve has actually had 4 full-on funny specials and offers out shows everywhere, frequently bringing with him a cast of characters (fellow comics) that is unequaled.
* Steve Martin.