Long before there was American Idol, The X Factor, or America's Got Talent, there was Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon. Some of today's biggest comedians like Adam Sandler, Drew Carey, Kevin James, Dave Chappelle, and Rosie O'Donnell were on Star Search as young comedians, using the appearance to help boost their careers. Which famous comedians were on Star Search? Were any of them Star Search winners?
Comedy greats like Ray Ramano, and even his Everybody Loves Raymond costar Brad Garrett appeared on Star Search (Garrett even won!). These comedians who were on Star Search include names you've heard of, and a few faces you likely recognize but maybe can't name (until now!). Star Search videos are included for each comedian, when available.
Wondering if your favorite comedian got his or her start on Star Search? Check out the list of funny people below and be sure to see which actors, musicians, and other famous people are among the many celebrities who were on Star Search.
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Adam Sandler
During the 1980s, in the early years of his career, Adam Sandler performed a stand-up set on Star Search.
Brad Garrett
Everybody Loves Raymond funny man Brad Garrett won $100,000 for his appearance of Star Search in 1984.
Dave Chappelle
Comedian Dave Chappelle appeared on several episodes of Star Search in 1993. Here, he talks about the unique way he used to deliver pizzas in Washington, D.C.
Dennis Miller
Comedian Dennis Miller lost out to Sinbad when he appeared on Star Search in the 1980s.
Kevin James
We're as glad as he is that King of Queens funny man Kevin James got in shape for his 1983 Star Search appearance.
Martin Lawrence
Future Bad Boy Martin Lawrence appeared on Star Search in the 1980s.
Norm Macdonald
Comedian Norm Macdonald brought his rapid fire wit to a Star Search appearance in 1990.
Ray Romano
Before everybody loved Raymond, comedian Ray Romano had to get the judges to love him in his appearance on the show early in his career.
Rosie O'Donnell
In 1984, long before she became a household name, comedian Rosie O'Donnell appeared on Star Search.
Drew Carey
In 1988, efore launching his own sitcom, the American version of Whose Line Is it Anyway? and eventually hosting The Price Is Right, comedian Drew Carey appeared on Star Search.