Comedians born on May 21

Take a focused look at the comedians born on May 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1951 Al Franken

  Al Franken is an American comedian, writer, political commentator, and former U.S. Senator. He gained fame as a writer and performer on 'Saturday Night Live' and later transitioned into politics, serving as a United States Senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018. [bio]