swap_horiz Lillian Russell Alternatives

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Bert Williams

Bert Williams was an African American vaudeville comedian, actor, and singer who became one of the most popular entertai...

African American Comedian Solo Act Singer

9.2 Excellent

2

Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith was an African American blues singer widely known as the 'Empress of the Blues.' She began her career perfo...

African American Solo Act 1920S 1930S Blues Singer

9.2 Excellent

3

Will Rogers

Will Rogers (1879–1935) was an American humorist, actor, and social commentator who rose from performing in Wild West sh...

Comedian Solo Act 1910S 1930S Political Humor

9.1 Excellent

4

Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson

Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson was an African American tap dancer and actor whose career spanned vaudeville, Broadway, and Ho...

African American Solo Act 1900S 1940S Tap Dancer

9.1 Excellent

5

Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker was an American-born French dancer, singer, and actress who achieved significant fame in France during t...

Dancer African American Paris 1920S

9.0 Excellent

6

Ethel Waters

Ethel Waters was an African American singer and actress who transitioned from the Black vaudeville circuit to become a m...

African American Blues Singer 1920S 1930S

8.9 Great

7

Mae West

American actress, playwright, and comedian Mae West (1893–1980) began performing in vaudeville as a child and moved to B...

Comedian Solo Act Risque Singer

8.8 Great

8

Marie Lloyd

English music hall performer Matilda Alice Victoria Wood (1870–1922), known professionally as Marie Lloyd, was one of th...

UK Comedian Singer Music Hall

8.8 Great

9

Sophie Tucker

Sophie Tucker (1886–1966), born Sonia Kalish to a Jewish immigrant family, was an American singer and comedian billed as...

Comedian Solo Act Singer 1900S 1940S

8.7 Great

10

Fannie Brice

Fannie Brice (1891–1951) was an American comedian, singer, and Broadway performer who rose from amateur nights on New Yo...

Comedian Solo Act Singer 1910S 1930S

8.7 Great

11

Harry Lauder

Sir Harry Lauder (1870–1950) was a Scottish singer, comedian, and songwriter who became one of the highest-paid entertai...

Comedian Scottish Solo Act Singer

8.6 Great

12

Eddie Cantor

Eddie Cantor (1892–1964) was an American comedian, singer, and actor who began performing in vaudeville as a teenager an...

Comedian Solo Act Singer 1910S 1930S

8.3 Great

13

Jimmy Durante

Jimmy Durante (1893–1980) was an American comedian, singer, and actor who began his career in vaudeville and nightclubs...

Comedian Solo Act Singer 1910S 1950S

8.3 Great

14

Eva Tanguay

Eva Tanguay was a Canadian-born vaudeville star who became one of the most famous and highest-paid entertainers in the U...

Comedian Solo Act Singer 1900S 1920S

8.1 Great

15

Nora Bayes

Nora Bayes (1880–1928) was an American singer, vaudeville performer, and comedian who achieved national fame in the earl...

Comedian Solo Act Singer 1900S 1920S

7.8 Good

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Cecilia Loftus

Marie "Cecilia" Loftus (1876–1943) was a Scottish-born actress and vaudeville performer who achieved fame as a mimic in...

Impressionist Solo Act Singer 1890S 1920S

7.6 Good

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Al Jolson

Al Jolson (1886–1950) was an American singer, comedian, and actor who achieved major success on the vaudeville and Broad...

Comedian Solo Act Singer Blackface Era

7.4 Good

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Belle Baker

Belle Baker was an American vocalist and actress who achieved significant popularity on the vaudeville and Broadway circ...

Solo Act Singer 1910S 1930S Yiddish Influenced

7.4 Good

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May Irwin

May Irwin was a Canadian-born American stage comedienne, vocalist, and actress who became a prominent figure in vaudevil...

Pioneer Comedian Solo Act Singer

7.4 Good

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Blanche Ring

Blanche Ring (1871-1961) was an American stage actress and singer who achieved popularity in Broadway musical comedies d...

Comedian Solo Act Singer 1900S 1920S

7.2 Good