NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bob Hope Obituary
Read all about the life and accomplishments of Bob Hope who died at the age of 100 in 2003.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Richard Gregory
A condensed biography of Richard "Dick" Gregory, comedian and Civil Rights activist.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Lucille Ball
Presented is biographical information, a career timeline, interviews with people who knew her, and film clip of the remarkable career of comedian Lucille Ball.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball was an American actress, pioneer in comedy, and businesswoman.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Marx Brothers: A Resource Guide
A guide that has a variety of resources to study the Marx Brothers' lives and work.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Biography of George Carlin
Explores the life and career of award winning comedian, television and film actor, and New York Times best selling author, George Carlin, who passed away on June 22, 2008.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Lucille Ball
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2001 to commemorate television star Lucille Ball. With a short biographical passage of her accomplishments in television, radio, screen and stage.
Other
Stefan Timphus: The Marx Brothers
Website devoted to the history of the Marx Brothers. Students can find individual biographies of each brother and details about the movies and shows in which they participated.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Fanny Brice (1891 1951)
The personal and professional life of comedian Fanny Brice (1891-1951 CE) is discussed on this site.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Charlie Chaplin
Useful biographical information and interesting facts about Charlie Chaplin, a great comedian, scriptwriter, composer, and director.