Comedians born on April 16

Take a focused look at the comedians born on April 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1918 Spike Milligan

  Spike Milligan was a British-Irish comedian, writer, poet, and actor, best known as the co-creator and principal writer of the groundbreaking radio comedy program 'The Goon Show.' Milligan's unique comedic style and influence helped shape modern British humour. [bio]

• 1965 Martin Lawrence

  Martin Lawrence is an American comedian, actor, producer, and writer best known for his energetic stand-up, his hit 1990s sitcom 'Martin', and starring roles in blockbuster films like the 'Bad Boys' and 'Big Momma's House' franchises. [bio]