Comedians born on November 20

Take a focused look at the comedians born on November 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1907 Fran Allison

  Fran Allison was an American television and radio comedian, singer, and personality best known for her starring role on the children's television show 'Kukla, Fran and Ollie.' She was a beloved figure in early American television and made significant contributions to children's programming during the mid-20th century. [bio]

• 1913 Judy Canova

  Judy Canova was an American comedienne, actress, singer, and radio personality who gained fame in vaudeville, radio, film, and television from the 1930s to the 1950s. Known for her comedic 'country bumpkin' persona, Canova was a popular entertainer, especially through her long-running radio show, 'The Judy Canova Show.' [bio]

• 1939 Dick Smothers

  Dick Smothers is an American comedian, musician, and actor, best known as one half of the famous Smothers Brothers comedy duo alongside his older brother, Tom Smothers. The Smothers Brothers are particularly renowned for their groundbreaking and controversial television program, 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,' which aired in the late 1960s. [bio]

• 1971 Joel McHale

  Joel McHale is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and television host. He is best known for hosting 'The Soup' and for his role as Jeff Winger on the NBC sitcom 'Community.' [bio]