The Jewish Chronicle

Who did you vote as your favourite comic?

The Jewish Community Centre for London ran a poll to find the funniest Jewish comedian. Can you guess who came out on top?

November 24, 2016 20:43
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Sacha Baron Cohen is the community's favourite Jewish comedian, according to a new poll.

Baron-Cohen - whose latest movie Bruno is released next month - received almost one-quarter of the 500-plus votes in an online poll conducted by the Jewish Community Centre for London. Larry David was next on 15 per cent, closely followed by Woody Allen.

Baron Cohen told the organisers "I am as honoured to accept this award as Borat would be insulted”.

The full results are listed below:

24% Sacha Baron~Cohen
15% Larry David
14% Woody Allen
8% Jackie Mason
6% Jerry Seinfeld
4% David Baddiel
4% Matt Lucas
4% Simon Amstell
4% Ben Stiller
3% Sarah Silverman
3% Matt Kirshen
2% Billy Crystal
2% Jerry Sadowitz
2% Joan Rivers
2% Josh Howie
2% Ruby Wax
1% Ben Elton
1% David Schneider
1% Ronni Ancona
1% Roseanne Barr
1% Other

The survey was run to promote the JCC’s evening at London ’s Comedy Store next week in aid of the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, at which performers will include Josh Howie, Matt Kirshen and David Schneider.