Comedians who died on January 21

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on January 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2020 Terry Jones

  Terry Jones was a Welsh comedian, writer, actor, film director, and historian best known as a founding member of the influential comedy troupe Monty Python. With a career spanning television, film, and literature, he played a pivotal role in the creation, writing, and performance of Monty Python's Flying Circus and co-directed the iconic films Monty Python and the Holy Grail … [bio]

• 2022 Louie Anderson

  Louie Anderson was an Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, and creator of the animated series 'Life with Louie'.