Comedians born on January 8

Take a focused look at the comedians born on January 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1926 Soupy Sales

  Soupy Sales was an American comedian, actor, and television personality best known for his zany slapstick humor and his long-running children's television show, 'Lunch with Soupy Sales.' He became a beloved figure in early American television history. [bio]

• 1941 Graham Chapman

  Graham Chapman was an English comedian, writer, actor, and member of the comedy group Monty Python. He is best known for co-writing and starring in "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and films such as "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "Monty Python's Life of Brian." [bio]