American Comedy Awards

The American Comedy Awards were awarded 1987-2001 a year for outstanding contributions in the field of comedy. The last award ceremony was hosted by U.S. television channel Comedy Central, the station then decided, however, to call your own event to life. This so-called Commie Award, however, was discontinued after only a single ceremony in 2002.

Categories (excerpt)

The American Comedy Awards were presented, among others, for the following categories:

  • Funniest Female Performer in a TV show
  • Funniest Male Performer in a TV show
  • Funniest Female Actor in a Motion Picture
  • Funniest Male Performance in a Feature Film
  • Funniest TV series
  • Funniest movie
  • Audience Award for stand- up comedians - Female
  • Audience Award for stand- up comedians - male
  • Price for lifetime achievement

Prize winners (excerpt)

The best performers were awarded, among other things:

  • Robin Williams - in 1987, 1988, 1994
  • Woody Allen - 1987
  • Bette Midler - 1987, 1988, 1989, 1996
  • Lily Tomlin - 1987, 1992, 1994
  • Tom Hanks - 1989, 1993, 1995
  • Billy Crystal - 1990, 1992
  • Meg Ryan - 1990, 1994
  • Whoopie Goldberg - 1991, 1993

Creative Achievement Award

The prize for special achievements in comedy received:

Live Time Achievement Award

The prize for his life's work were:

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