Adam Sandler is one of the most endearing goofballs to ever grace the stages of Saturday Night Live.  He has often been cited as the writer/performer who almost singled-handedly rescued the long-running late-night television staple when the chips were down.

Jim Carrey, as a child had many struggles in life.  When he got older he started out as a cartoonists, but when that didn't work out, he joined the cast of In Living Color.  That transformed Carrey from TV goofball to marquis headliner

 

Chris Rock's dream as a child was  to become a comedian.  Well his dream came true.  He has appeared in several shows and movies.  Chris even has a successful TV show, and he wrote his own book.

    Martin Lawremce had been plagued by scandals, but never gave up.  When Eddie Murphy  moved on to more gentle comedy Martin became the king of comedy.

Jim Carrey  Martin Lawrence  Chris Rock  Adam Sandler