Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars

Def Comedy Jam is an HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons.

The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. Simmons was inspired to make Def Comedy Jam by Jerry Lewis' movie The Nutty Professor. The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.

Full Cast of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars

Adele Givens as Herself

Adele Givens

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D.L. Hughley as Himself

D.L. Hughley

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Russell Simmons as Himself

Russell Simmons

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Tony Rock as Himself

Tony Rock

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Steve Harvey as Himself

Steve Harvey

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Joe Torry as Himself

Joe Torry

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Martin Lawrence as Himself

Martin Lawrence

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Sommore as Herself

Sommore

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Kid Capri

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Crew of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars

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