Jeffrey Dunham is an American ventriloquist and stand-up comedian who has also appeared on numerous television shows, including Comedy Central Presents, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show and Sonny With a Chance.
Forbes ranked Dunham as the third highest-paid comedian in the United States behind Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock and reported that he was one of the highest-earning comics from June 2008 to June 2009, earning approximately $30 million during that period.
Dunham also does occasional acting roles. He achieved the Guinness Book of World Records record for "Most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour" for his Spark of Insanity tour, performing in 386 venues worldwide.
