Is Tom Lehrer A-List?
NoC
No — Tom Lehrer is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1953F$0.005M
First TV Appearance
First TV appearance, beginning to gain notoriety.
1958C▲▲$0.05M+$0.045000000000000005M
An Evening Wasted
First album 'An Evening Wasted With Tom Lehrer' released.
1960B▲$0.25M+$0.2M
That Was The Year
Writes satirical songs for the US version of 'That Was The Week That Was'.
1965B$0.5M+$0.25M
Transition to Mathematics
Begins transition into mathematics teaching after peak popularity.
1980C▼$1M+$0.5M
Math Professor
Teaches math at University of California, Santa Cruz.
2003C$3M+$2M
Releases The Remains
Releases collection of previously unreleased songs and live performances.
2026C$5M+$2M
Satirical Legacy
Maintains a cult following for his satirical songs and impact on comedy.
Last updated: February 21, 2026