Crowned as leading the new breed of modern comedians by Time magazine in 1960, Mort Sahl is the first entertainer ever to appear on its cover. Before comedy clubs existed, Sahl began performing at the hungry i music club in San Francisco in the early 1950s. He differed from other comedians, appearing in casual clothing rather than a suit, skewering popular politicians such as Eisenhower, Joe McCarthy and JFK. Sahl's approach is energetic, tangential, and deep and wide in both social and political scopes, inspiring Woody Allen, George Carlin and countless other comedians. A 1955 performance with Dave Brubeck was recorded and released (without Sahl's permission), selling as Mort Sahl At Sunset, and recently recognized by the Library of Congress as the first stand-up comedy record album. When JFK was assassinated in 1963, Sahl regularly targeted the government's official Warren Commission Report during his routines, resulting in the loss of much of Hollywood's support, while maintaining audience popularity with college tours and a best-selling book, Heartland. Sahl is one of the longest, active, performing social satirists, spanning 60 years and 11 presidents.
Mort Shafran is known for Three Identical Strangers (2018).
Morten Andresen was born on March 5, 1952 in Norway. He was an actor, known for Nitimemordet (1975), Thale (2012) and Freske fraspark (1963). He died on December 25, 2012 in Kråkerøy, Østfold, Norway.
Morten Brovn was born on 25 April 1981 in Bronderslev, Denmark. He is an actor, known for The Chestnut Man (2021), Shorta (2020) and Valdes jul (2023).
Morten Brovn is an actor, known for The Chestnut Man (2021), Tag min hånd (2022) and Hvide Sande (2021).
Morten Burian is an actor, known for Gæsterne (2022), Loving Adults (2022) and Danmarks sønner (2019).
Morten Eisner was born on June 13, 1954 in Denmark. He is an actor, known for Gøngehøvdingen (1992), Jul i Valhal (2005) and Bamses billedbog (1983).
Morten Faldaas was born on March 8, 1959 in Norway. He is an actor, known for Affæren Anders Jahre (1991), Hotel Cæsar (1998) and Sweetwater (1988).
Morten Feldt was born on November 22, 1984 in Nakskov, Denmark. He is an actor, known for Gidseltagningen (2017), Journal 64 (2018) and Gentlemen (2014).
Morten Foght is a producer and actor, known for The Sessions (2020), Mirabel (2018) and Just Not Married (2016).