Epic Comedy Trivia Questions

If you’re a fan of side-splitting humor and memorable comedic moments, you’re in for a treat! This post will challenge your knowledge of comedy films through the years. Get ready to tickle your brain with some light-hearted comedy trivia questions from various iconic films, tv shows and more. Whether you’re having a game night with friends or simply want to test your cinematic knowledge, dive right in! Before you start, try this 15 question comedy quiz all about Saturday Night Live in the 90’s.

Do you love trivia? When you are done with this comedy trivia questions and answers, try this Movie Trivia challenge, The Office Trivia Game or The Seinfeld Trivia Quiz.

Stand-Up Comedy Trivia

1. Which professional stand-up comedian had a Netflix special titled “Kid Gorgeous”?
2. Known for his observational humor, who is the comedian behind the phrase “What’s the deal with airplane food?”
3. Before “Breaking Bad”, Bryan Cranston appeared on which classic sitcom centered on an observational humor theme?
4. Who, apart from being an iconic actor in comedy films, is also well-known in the world of stand-up comedy and released the stand-up special “You People Are All The Same”?

Academy Award Trivia

5. Which iconic actor received an Academy Award for a dramatic role but is primarily known for comedy?
6. Name the comedy movie that won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977.

TV Show and Sitcom Trivia

7. Which TV sitcom features a group of friends hanging out at a coffee shop named Central Perk?
8. Kelsey Grammer portrayed the same character, Frasier Crane, in two different sitcoms. Name the original sitcom.
9. What is the last name of every member of the town council in the show “Parks and Recreation”?
10. Which classic sitcoms featured characters like Fonzie and Richie and was set in the 1950s and 1960s?
11. In “South Park”, which character often gets killed and has the iconic line, “Oh my God, they killed Kenny!”?

Movie Trivia

12. Which comedy movie features Bill Murray as a weatherman reliving the same day repeatedly?
13. In which film does the title character “Ace Ventura” work as a paranormal investigator for pets?
14. “The Nutty Professor” had Eddie Murphy playing how many characters?
15. Who played the title role in the comedy film “Mrs. Doubtfire”?
16. What kind of killer animal does Tippi Hedren face in the comedy-horror movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock?

Comedy Trivia Answers Part One:

Stand-Up Comedy Trivia

1. John Mulaney had a Netflix special titled “Kid Gorgeous”.
2. Jerry Seinfeld is known for his observational humor and often joked, “What’s the deal with airplane food?”.
3. Before starring in “Breaking Bad”, Bryan Cranston appeared on the classic sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle”.
4. Bill Burr, apart from being an iconic actor in comedy films, is also well-known in the world of stand-up comedy and released the stand-up special “You People Are All The Same”.

Academy Award Trivia

5. Robin Williams received an Academy Award for his dramatic role in “Good Will Hunting” but is primarily known for his comedy roles.
6. “Annie Hall”, a comedy movie, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977.

TV Show and Sitcom Trivia

7. “Friends” is the TV sitcom that features a group of friends hanging out at a coffee shop named Central Perk.
8. Kelsey Grammer portrayed the character Frasier Crane originally in the sitcom “Cheers”.
9. The only recurring town council member with a last name given in “Parks and Recreation” is Jeremy Jamm.
10. “Happy Days” is the classic sitcom that featured characters like Fonzie and Richie and was set in the 1950s and 1960s.
11. Kenny McCormick is the character in “South Park” who often gets killed and is associated with the iconic line, “Oh my God, they killed Kenny!”.

Movie Trivia

12. “Groundhog Day” is the comedy movie where Bill Murray plays a weatherman reliving the same day repeatedly.
13. Ace Ventura, in the movie “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”, works as a paranormal investigator for pets.
14. Eddie Murphy played a total of seven characters in “The Nutty Professor”.
15. Robin Williams played the title role in the comedy film “Mrs. Doubtfire”.
16. In the movie “The Birds”, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Tippi Hedren faces a group of menacing birds.

Comedy Movie Trivia and More – Part Two

Continue on to try even more challenging trivia about comedy movies, main sketch series like Saturday Night Live, and a wide range of topics! Add these questions to your next trivia night, corporate events, fundraising events, or bridal shower game.  Trivia is always awesome and add fun prizes too!

Romantic Comedy Movie Trivia Questions

1. In which 1990 romantic comedy did Julia Roberts play a character named Vivian Ward?
2. Who plays the lead role in “There’s Something About Mary”?
3. “Love Actually” is set during which holiday season?
4. In “10 Things I Hate About You”, which Shakespeare play is the movie based on?
5. Which 2001 movie features Reese Witherspoon as a sorority girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard?

Slapstick Comedy Trivia

6. Who played the bumbling inspector Jacques Clouseau in the original “Pink Panther” series?
7. In which movie does Jim Carrey’s character have a pet dog named Milo?
8. What is the main job of Harry and Lloyd in “Dumb and Dumber”?
9. Which comedian played the lead role in the “Naked Gun” film series?
10. What is the iconic line yelled by Steve Carell in “Anchorman”?

Dark Comedy Trivia

11. Which 1999 film centers around a group of office employees who discover they’re being downsized?
12. In which movie does a teenaged girl befriend a sociopath and they go on a revenge spree against bullies?
13. “In Bruges” features two hitmen hiding out in which country?
14. In “Dr. Strangelove”, who plays the title character?
15. Which Coen Brothers’ film features a kidnapping that goes horribly awry?

Spoof Comedy Trivia

16. Which film is a comedic take on the exorcism genre, starring Anna Faris?
17. “Spaceballs” is primarily a parody of which popular sci-fi series?
18. Which Wayans brother co-wrote and starred in “Scary Movie”?
19. Who portrayed the character of President Skroob in “Spaceballs”?
20. “Not Another Teen Movie” spoofs what popular teen drama by including a character named Jake Wyler?

Animated Comedy Trivia

21. Which animated film features a character named Lord Farquaad?
22. What is the name of the lion in “Madagascar”?
23. In “The Simpsons Movie”, which government agency does Homer annoy, leading to Springfield’s containment?
24. Who voices the main character in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”?
25. Which animated movie features the song “Everything is Awesome”?

Comedy Legends Trivia

26. Which comedian is famously known for his “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television” routine?
27. Who is the star of the silent film era known for his “Little Tramp” character?
28. Which comedian starred in both “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Coming to America”?
29. “I get no respect!” is the catchphrase of which comedian?
30. Who played the titular character in “Mrs. Doubtfire”?

Saturday Night Live (SNL) Trivia

31. Who is the creator and producer of SNL?
32. Which SNL cast member went on to star in a series of “Wayne’s World” movies?
33. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler co-anchored which segment of SNL?
34. Which former cast member impersonated former U.S. President George W. Bush on numerous occasions?
35. In the recurring skit “Celebrity Jeopardy!”, who played the role of Alex Trebek?

Modern Comedy Films Trivia

36. Which 2019 film follows the political campaign of a school class president and stars Jackman and Janney?
37. Which film involves four aging friends traveling to Las Vegas for a bachelor party?
38. Who stars as the main character in “Hitch”, a professional “date doctor”?
39. What 2017 film features a getaway driver named Baby?
40. In “Bridesmaids”, the character Megan is played by which actress?

Comedy TV Series Trivia

41. Which show, set in Scranton, PA, is a mockumentary on a group of typical office employees?
42. “Pawnee” is the fictional setting for which comedy series?
43. Who plays the character Sheldon Cooper in “The Big Bang Theory”?
44. What is the name of the Bluth family’s frozen banana stand in “Arrested Development”?
45. Which comedy series focuses on a community college study group led by Jeff Winger?

Comedy Podcasts Trivia

46. Which long-running podcast, hosted by Scott Aukerman, often features comedic interviews with celebrities and original improvised characters?
47. Which British comedian hosts the podcast “The Bugle”, initially co-hosted with John Oliver?
48. “My Dad Wrote a Porno” is a podcast where Jamie Morton reads chapters from amateur erotic novels written by whom?
49. Which podcast, hosted by comedians Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff, humorously explores true crime stories?
50. Marc Maron interviews a myriad of guests, including former President Barack Obama, on which podcast?

COMEDY TRIVIA ANSWERS PART TWO

Romantic Comedy Trivia

1. Julia Roberts played the character named Vivian Ward in the 1990 romantic comedy “Pretty Woman”.
2. Cameron Diaz plays the lead role in “There’s Something About Mary”.
3. “Love Actually” is set during the Christmas season.
4. “10 Things I Hate About You” is based on Shakespeare’s play “The Taming of the Shrew”.
5. Reese Witherspoon stars as a sorority girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard in “Legally Blonde”.

Slapstick Comedy Trivia

6. Peter Sellers played the bumbling inspector Jacques Clouseau in the original “Pink Panther” series.
7. Jim Carrey’s character has a pet dog named Milo in the movie “The Mask”.
8. In “Dumb and Dumber”, Harry and Lloyd are pet groomers.
9. Leslie Nielsen played the lead role in the “Naked Gun” film series.
10. Steve Carell yells the iconic line “I LOVE LAMP!” in “Anchorman”.

Dark Comedy Trivia

11. The 1999 film “Office Space” centers around a group of office employees who discover they’re being downsized.
12. In “Heathers”, a teenaged girl befriends a sociopath and they go on a revenge spree against bullies.
13. “In Bruges” features two hitmen hiding out in Belgium.
14. Peter Sellers plays the title character in “Dr. Strangelove”.
15. The Coen Brothers’ film “Fargo” features a kidnapping that goes horribly awry.

Spoof Comedy Trivia

16. “Scary Movie 2” is a comedic take on the exorcism genre, starring Anna Faris.
17. “Spaceballs” is primarily a parody of the “Star Wars” series.
18. Marlon Wayans co-wrote and starred in “Scary Movie”.
19. Mel Brooks portrayed the character of President Skroob in “Spaceballs”.
20. “Not Another Teen Movie” spoofs the popular teen drama “She’s All That” by including a character named Jake Wyler.

Animated Comedy Trivia

21. The animated film “Shrek” features a character named Lord Farquaad.
22. The name of the lion in “Madagascar” is Alex.
23. In “The Simpsons Movie”, Homer annoys the EPA, leading to Springfield’s containment.
24. Bill Hader voices the main character in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”.
25. The animated movie “The Lego Movie” features the song “Everything is Awesome”.

Comedy Legends Trivia

26. George Carlin is famously known for his “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television” routine.
27. Charlie Chaplin, the star of the silent film era, is known for his “Little Tramp” character.
28. Eddie Murphy starred in both “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Coming to America”.
29. “I get no respect!” is the catchphrase of comedian Rodney Dangerfield.
30. Robin Williams played the titular character in “Mrs. Doubtfire”.

Saturday Night Live (SNL) Trivia

31. Lorne Michaels is the creator and producer of SNL.
32. Mike Myers, an SNL cast member, went on to star in a series of “Wayne’s World” movies.
33. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler co-anchored the “Weekend Update” segment on SNL.
34. Will Ferrell, a former cast member, impersonated former U.S. President George W. Bush on numerous occasions on SNL.
35. In the recurring skit “Celebrity Jeopardy!” on SNL, Will Ferrell played the role of Alex Trebek.

Modern Comedy Films Trivia

36. The 2019 film “Bad Education” follows the political campaign of a school class president and stars Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney.
37. “Last Vegas” is a film that involves four aging friends traveling to Las Vegas for a bachelor party.
38. Will Smith stars as the main character, a professional “date doctor”, in “Hitch”.
39. The 2017 film “Baby Driver” features a getaway driver named Baby.
40. In “Bridesmaids”, the character Megan is played by actress Melissa McCarthy.

Comedy TV Series Trivia

41. “The Office”, set in Scranton, PA, is a mockumentary on a group of typical office employees.
42. “Parks and Recreation” is set in the fictional town of Pawnee.
43. Jim Parsons plays the character Sheldon Cooper in “The Big Bang Theory”.
44. “Bluth’s Original Frozen Banana Stand” is the name of the Bluth family’s frozen banana stand in “Arrested Development”.
45. “Community” is a comedy series that focuses on a community college study group led by Jeff Winger.

Comedy Podcasts Trivia

46. Scott Aukerman hosts the long-running podcast “Comedy Bang Bang”, which often features comedic interviews with celebrities and original improvised characters.
47. Andy Zaltzman hosts the British podcast “The Bugle”, which was initially co-hosted with John Oliver.
48. “My Dad Wrote a Porno” is a podcast where Jamie Morton reads chapters from amateur erotic novels written by his father, Rocky Flintstone.
49. “My Favorite Murder” is a podcast hosted by comedians Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff that humorously explores true crime stories.
50. Marc Maron interviews a myriad of guests, including former President Barack Obama, on his podcast “WTF with Marc Maron”.

The world of comedy has brought endless joy and laughter to countless audiences over the years. From classic movies to modern sitcoms, to the ever-evolving landscape of stand-up, there’s always something new to discover or an old gem to revisit. Whether you aced these comedy trivia questions or found yourself stumped, one thing is certain: the realm of humor is vast and always expanding. Keep exploring, keep laughing, and most importantly, keep sharing the gift of laughter with others. After all, a good chuckle is best enjoyed in good company!