The 10 Funniest Females In Comedy - Part 5
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The 10 Funniest Females In Comedy

Jerry Lewis was a funny guy in his day. Never was he more hysterical though than when he declared that he felt that women aren’t very funny. Now, that has never been the case – as proven by the sterling work of such greats as Lucille Ball and Gilda Radner. But, what of today’s crop? With so much time having passed, surely such progress has been made in the field of feminism that funny females have greater access to the world’s stage? Surely, by now, we have so many that their number – and stature - is equal to that of their male counterparts?
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Published: Aug 12, 2014 11:22 am

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Amy Poehler

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The legendary Amy Poehler has taken her early training and experience at the ImprovOlympic, Second City and the Upright Citizens Brigade, and crafted an impressive career in film and TV – from sketch comedy on Late Night With Conan O’Brien and Saturday Night Live, to guest appearances on Arrested Development and 30 Rock, to big roles in Mean Girls and Baby Mama. It wasn’t until she left Saturday Night Live, however, that she really came into her own, landing the starring role in a sitcom from the creators of The Office – Parks And Recreation.

Building the iconic character of Leslie Knope – Deputy Director of the Parks Department – she has set her status as comedic heavyweight in stone. With no fewer than 13 Emmy nominations under her belt, Poehler has forged ahead – successfully hosting the Golden Globes twice (alongside her regular collaborator, Tina Fey) and lining up the big budget female led comedy The Nest, which is currently filming.

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Sarah Myles is a freelance writer. Originally from London, she now lives in North Yorkshire with her husband and two children.
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