Movies Who Was The Best 80s Comedy Star

[The Good The Bad The HBK]

For me it's between Candy and Murray. I think Jackie Chan is the most overlooked and underrated same with Tom Hanks who left the comedy genre when the 80s ended.

I think Chevy is the most overrated

 

[The Dark Knight]

 

[Sobek]

I jumped in early and said Eddie. Rereading the list now I'm not so sure lol.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

 

[Streeter]

Robin or Tom

In all honesty it's Bill.Cosby an it isn't close. Cosby Show owned the 80s and was number 1 show from 85 to 90. Cosby also easily most recognized comedy star in 80s. ............. but who can vote for that piece of shit.

 

[Kal-El]

Frank: "Wilma, I promise you; whatever scum did this, not one man on this force will rest one minute until he's behind bars...Now, let's grab a bite to eat."

Voted Nielson. His deadpan looks after f'n everything up without realizing never fail to crack me up. Good as a bad guy in creepshow also lol.

 

[The Good The Bad The HBK]

Frank: "Wilma, I promise you; whatever scum did this, not one man on this force will rest one minute until he's behind bars...Now, let's grab a bite to eat."

Voted Nielson. His deadpan looks after f'n everything up without realizing never fail to crack me up. Good as a bad guy in creepshow also lol.

 

[Batjester]

In the 80's Eddie really was at the top of the game. Hell, he had a freaking stand up show as the top movie in the country.

 

[Spam On Rye]

Rodney Dangerfield or Leslie Nielsen then maybe John Candy. Richard Pryor was past his prime but still loved that guy and watch Bustin Loose still every once in a while. Love Jackie Chan but that's more for the moves. Steve Martin can suck it. Almost all his feature films are dogshit. The only time I can handle him is with a solid co star ala Train, Planes... and Three Amigos.

 

[Thepaintbucket]

Man the 1980s was a great decade for comedy movies. I'd say most of my favorite comedy movies are from this era.

It's no doubt Eddie.

 

[Patof]

Leslie is the GOAT. Makes me laugh with every line.

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

Eddie ran the 80s comedy scene. Saved SNL. Had a string of hit movies. Produced 2 of the best standups ever. ...

Oh....and lest we forget....



Its not even close imo.

He dominated 80s comedy like MJ dominated 80s music.

 

[Azure]

John Candy then Eddie.. I love me some Rodney Dangerfield

 

[Adamant]

John Candy

 

[Zer]

 

[Sweater of AV]

Murphy and Nielsen are top two for me from that list. Rodney, Candy and Murray round out a top five.

I'd definitely add Richard Pryor to the list (especially since you have Gene Wilder).