Murray Langston (born June 27, 1944), who frequently performed using the stage name "The Unknown Comic", is a Canadian actor and stand-up comedian best known for his performances on The Gong Show, during which he usually appeared with a paper bag over his head.

A 1978 performance by the Unknown Comic on The Gong Show, showcasing his comedic talent.

Langston is best known, oddly enough, as The Unknown Comic – a comedian who appears onstage wearing a paper bag over his head. He first appeared as the Unknown Comic on The Gong Show. He did not want his true identity known, because an appearance on an amateur show could have hurt his comedy career, when he was already well-known.

2019年1月11日 · The Unknown Comic - Stand-Up Comedy (1978) - MDA Telethon. If you liked this Unknown Comic video, then check out our Comedians of MDA playlist here: • Comedians of MDA ...more.

2020年7月17日 · In this episode, we'll dive into the Unknown Comic origin story -and how the paper bag on his head came to be... wraps up the year with our best interviews from 2024.

2006年8月25日 · This rare exclusive live appearance of The Unknown Comic was produced for my TV show Backstage Pass in the 1990's. If you enjoy it, like it & spread the word...

2017年3月23日 · One of its most popular, “The Unknown Comic,” known for his bawdy humor and simple yet brilliant shtick (his material was so bad he wore a bag over his head), remains an iconic comedic figure...

2024年11月9日 · Murray Langston, known as “The Unknown Comic,” revolutionized comedy in the 1970s with his iconic paper bag performances. Langston’s journey from a young boy inspired by Jerry Lewis to becoming a household name on “The Gong Show” showcases his dedication to …

2023年11月19日 · One of the most intriguing aspects of Langston's career is the creation of his alter ego, “The Unknown Comic.” This persona, characterized by a paper bag over his head, became an iconic figure in the comedy world.

2023年1月16日 · Today’s unknown comic could very well be tomorrow’s headliner. Or in the case of the actual brown-paper-bag-wearing Unknown Comic from The Gong Show, both are possible — simultaneously no less!