vaudevillian

An actor or performer who specializes in comedy and entertainment, often with exaggerated or silly performances, is described as vaudevillian. Think of someone like Charlie Chaplin or the Three Stooges.

Vaudeville was a type of live show that originated in the 19th century in the United States and became popular in Europe and elsewhere. These shows usually featured music, dance, comedy sketches, and magic tricks, all performed by multiple artists on stage at the same time. When people describe something as vaudevillian today, they often mean that it has a similar lighthearted or comedic tone. You might see this word used to describe a movie or TV show with lots of slapstick humor or over-the-top characters. The word can also be used to describe a person's sense of humor, implying that they enjoy silly jokes and antics.