comedian

noun4

1. •
   An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.
2. •
   Any person who is humorous or amusing, either characteristically or on a particular occasion.

   • It's been my job for many years and taken me to many places, and into many a tight spot, but, on the railway, you'll always find a comedian in the gang, to raise a laugh and keep you going. — 1960
3. •
   (old-fashioned) A person who performs in theatrical plays.

   • […] the quick comedians Extemporally will stage us, and present Our Alexandrian revels — 1606
4. •
   (no longer used) A writer of comedies.

   • Neither is it recorded that the writings of those old Comedians were supprest, though the acting of them were forbid — 1644