Comedians born on October 13

Take a focused look at the comedians born on October 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1925 Lenny Bruce

  Lenny Bruce was an influential American stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist known for his open, free-style, and critical form of comedy, which integrated satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity. He broke cultural taboos and faced numerous legal battles over obscenity, paving the way for future generations of stand-up comedians. [bio]

• 1971 Sacha Baron Cohen

  Sacha Baron Cohen is a British comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for creating and portraying satirical characters such as Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Aladeen. He is acclaimed for his bold, provocative humor and his ability to use improvisational comedy and undercover interviews to lampoon social and political issues. [bio]