Comedians live to make us laugh, change our perspective, and enjoy life.
We know that, according to the science of laughter, just watching someone laugh can make us laugh. Or that by deliberately laughing, we can start laughing for real!
MY HERO celebrates comedy heroes--who not only make us see the lighter side of life, but also make us healthier by living to make us laugh.
Stories about Heroes Who Make us Laugh
Dr. Patch Adams
By: Kelly Stephenson
Dr. Patch Adams
gives the practice of medicine a humorous twist.
Charlie Chaplin
By: Neil from Fredericksburg
Charlie Chaplin taught us to laugh in the face of adversity.
Will Rogers
By: Rebecca Miller
Will Rogers
was a beloved humorist and humanitarian.
Lucille Ball
By: Samantha from Andalusia
Lucille Ball: A Hero in Disguise
Adam Sandler
By: Jorge from Tampico
Coluche
By: Fabrice from France
Coluche is a French humorist who created an organization to feed the poor
Bob Hope
By: Nina from Hobart
Bob Hope had the rare ability to bring laughter everywhere he went.
Carol Burnett
By: Hannah from Herrin, Ill.
Carol Burnett an award-winning actress and comedienne.
Jackie Chan
By: Dana from San Diego
Jackie Chan is a beloved comedic martial artist and philanthropist.
Will Smith
By: Molly from New Haven
Will Smith is a musician and actor whose roles are often heroic and funny.
