African-American women comedians

American actress, comedian, author and television personality

American singer and actress (1927–2008)

American rapper, singer and actress

American actress (1893-1952)

American actress, writer, and producer (born 1976)

Monique Angela Hicks (née Imes; born December 11, 1967), known mononymously as '''Mo'Nique', is an American comedian and Academy Award-winning actress. She debuted as a member of The Queens of Comedy and earned recognition as a stand-up comedian. In 2002, she received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. She transitioned to mainstream roles starring in the UPN series The Parkers (1999–2004) and the films Phat Girlz (2006) and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins'' (2008).

American actress (1921–2019)

Maya Khabira Rudolph is an American actress and comedian. In 2000, she became a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). During her tenure on the show, she appeared in supporting roles in the films 50 First Dates (2004), A Prairie Home Companion (2006), and Idiocracy (2006).

American actress, comedian, director, and talk show host

American actress and singer (1918–1990)

American comedian, writer, actress and voice artist

Regina Lee Hall is an American actress. She gained prominence for her portrayal of Brenda Meeks in the comedy-horror Scary Movie film series and has since built a versatile career spanning comedy and drama in both film and television. In 2018, Hall became the first African-American to win the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film Support the Girls.

American actress, writer and producer

American media personality (born 1964)

American comedian and actress (born 1979)

American actress and comedian

American actress

American comedian, writer, producer and actress

American actress

Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21). She also wrote and produced the crime film Queen & Slim (2019) and is the executive producer of the horror anthology series Them (2021–present).

American actress, author, and comedian (born 1956)

American comedian and actress (born 1967)

American actress

American actress and comedian

actress, entertainer, singer, writer, and producer (born 1931)

American actress

American actress

American actress and singer (1948-2002)

American actress (1917–2004)

American actress

Marietta Sangai Sirleaf (born April 12, 1970), known professionally as Retta, is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She is best known for her roles as Donna Meagle on NBC's Parks and Recreation and Ruby Hill on NBC's Good Girls. She has appeared in several films and television shows, and has performed stand-up on Comedy Central's Premium Blend.

American actress, comedian

American actress and comedian

American actress and writer (born 1980)

American actress, comedian and former model (born 1948)

American actress (1968–1998)

American actress and comedian

American actress

American actress and singer

American actress

American actress and comedian (1977–2024)

American actress and comedian

African American cabaret singer, dancer, and comedian (1896–1927)

American comedian and actress

American actress, singer (born 1962)

Luenell Campbell (born March 12, 1959), known mononymously as Luenell, is an American comedian and actress.

American comedian and actress

actress from the United States (1964-2012)

actress, comedian (1920-2002)

American comedian

American stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host

American actress

American actress (1929–2002)

American actress

American actress/comedian

American actress

American actress

American actor and television actor

American comedian, television host, actress, author, and formal electrical engineer

American comedian