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Jeff Dunham is an American ventriloquist, stand-up comedian, and actor. He is renowned for his performances with his cast of puppets, each with a unique personality and comedic style. Dunham has appeared on numerous television shows and has had several successful comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. He holds a Guinness World Record for most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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1990C$0.1M

Comedy Store Regular

Becomes a regular performer at The Comedy Store. He honed his skills and started to gain a following.

2003B$1M+$0.9M

Comedy Central Special

First Comedy Central special brought national exposure. This greatly increased his popularity.

2007A$10M+$9M

*Spark of Insanity*

*Spark of Insanity* becomes a massive success. This marked a peak in his popularity and earning power.

2009A$40M+$30M

Record-Breaking Tour

Breaks Guinness World Record for ticket sales on a comedy tour. This cemented his status as a top comedian.

2017A$120M+$80M

Netflix Specials

Releases multiple comedy specials on Netflix. Expanded his reach even further to streaming audiences.

2026A$140M+$20M

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Jeff Dunham remains a highly successful ventriloquist. His tours and specials continue to draw large audiences.

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Last updated: February 25, 2026