Steve Martin -vs- Robin Williams: Who U Got?

[L.Kizzle]

These two comics are the fathers of the likes of Jim Carrey's, Will Ferrell's, ect.

Both are hilarious in the stand up field. They both shit on Billy Crystal. Who is the greater comic?

[dilley]

Steve Martin by a mile. Respect Robin and all but his comedy isn't my thing.

[Sarcastic]

Robin Williams by a decent margin.

[SevereUpInHere]

2 white guys, wtf Kizzle, are you unwell?

[PullupJay]

2 white guys, wtf Kizzle, are you unwell?

[magic chiongson]

steve martin is better at slapstick, but i prefer robin williams' movies in general

[Clippersfan86]

Robin Williams is awesome, Martin bores me.

[pauk]

Robin Williams by faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar as a true natural comedian, standup comedian.... hell just seeing an interview with him is absolutely hilarious, like on the Letterman and so on, he is an absolute genius... but Steve Martin's comedy seems to translate better into movies i think, i liked his comedy movies better, like "The Jerk" (one of the funniest movies ive ever seen)...

[El Kabong]

I'd pick Steve Martin in a comedy, Robin Williams in a dramatic role.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles is one of my favourite movies ever, but that's due to both Steve Martin and John Candy.

[pauk]

I'd pick Steve Martin in a comedy, Robin Williams in a dramatic role.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles is one of my favourite movies ever, but that's due to both Steve Martin and John Candy.

Yea, Robin's comedy fits more into a more dramatic role (Good Will Hunting, Patch Adams, mrs Doubtfire etc.) or a fantasy type of drama comedy (Jumanji?).....

But the guy is sooooooo much more funnier than Steve in real life, maybe the funniest human i ever seen/heard... its just the way he talks, the ideas that pop up into his head, freakin genius... you know how standup comedians take months and months and maybe years to think of jokes and test em out on tour and so on... then when they are done with it they return to their normal selves... well, Robin is ON 24-7, he is a standup comedian that never leaves the act outside, he doesnt plan anything, he doesnt think about anything, comedy gold just blast into his skull every second into infinity.... its almost shocking to me, its one of those guys that will give you heartattack if he was your friend/relative or something... i bet he could make people laugh even in the middle of a burial...

[L.Kizzle]

Shit is tough, bout to watch The Richard Pryor Show which featured a young Robin Williams.

[gigantes]

most of the younger generations don't realise how brilliant steve martin was when he was young. he had an offbeat, philosophical, inspired approach to comedy that was very, very unique. sort of a thinking-person's comedian who could also be zany in a controlled way. most of his movies he was selling out, unfortunately. besides the jerk, LA story, roxanne, maybe a couple others... he pretty much just collected paychecks for his movie career. if you haven't seen martin from the 60's and 70's, working in the culture of those times, all you've seen is a pale remnant.

robin williams- i think he's great for the MTV crowd, which basically turned in to people in general. never a dull moment, always hamming it up, ADHD-style. very good actor, also. consistently better than martin. consistently amuses, since his personality is one that craves attention.

anyway, i'll go with martin. when he felt like using all his talent he was pure genius. very few comedians have ever reached his top level, including williams.

[kentatm]

I'll go with Robin Williams. I saw him live a couple years ago and I laughed so hard I was sore the next day. He is really does go 100 miles an hour. It was crazy how much he fit into his set.

Martin is incredibly talented though. I like his music.

[DetroitPiston]

Both are awesome but I prefer Robin Williams.

Williams has shown to be versatile as an actor, I saw him in a movie called Moscow on the Hudson, he was brilliant in that.

Also, early Robin Williams when he was unknown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6S9IEAE_s0

[rufuspaul]

2 white guys, wtf Kizzle, are you unwell?

Plus he posted pics!