Comedians born on February 5

Take a focused look at the comedians born on February 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1919 Red Buttons

  Red Buttons was an American actor and comedian best known for his work in film, television, and radio. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film 'Sayonara' (1957). [bio]

• 1961 Tim Meadows

  Tim Meadows is an American actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his long-running tenure on Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he became one of the show's longest-serving cast members. He has also appeared in numerous television shows and films, often in comedic roles. [bio]

• 1967 Chris Parnell

  Chris Parnell is an American actor, comedian, and voice artist best known for his work as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' and for voicing characters like Cyril Figgis on 'Archer' and Jerry Smith on 'Rick and Morty'. [bio]