Def Comedy Jam is a HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show has returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.

Some comedians who have appeared on Def Comedy Jam

• A.J. Johnson
• Adele Givens
• Alonzo "Hamburger" Jones
• Aries Spears
• Arnez J
• Bernie Mac
• Bill Bellamy
• Bruce Bruce
• Carlos Mencia
• Cedric the Entertainer
• Chris Rock
• Chris Thomas
• Chris Tucker
• Craig Robinson
• D.L. Hughley
• Damon Wayans, Jr.
• Dave Chappelle
• Don Curry
• Doo Doo Brown (Comedian)
• Earthquake
• Eddie Griffin
• Ellen Cleghorne
• George Lovin Jackson
• George Wallace
• Gilson Lubin
• Gina Yashere
• Guy Torry
• J. Anthony Brown
• Jamie Foxx
• Jasper Redd
• Joe Torry
• Katt Williams
• Laura Hayes
• Leslie
• Marcus Combs
• Mark Curry
• Martin Lawrence
• Mike Epps
• Paul Mooney
• Sheryl Underwood
• Rich Vos
• Rickey Smiley
• Russell Peters
• Sexasarous
• Steve Harvey
• Steve White
• Thea Vidale
• Tiffany Haddish
• Tony Rock
• Tony T. Roberts
• Tony Woods
• Tracy Morgan
• TuRae
• Vincent Oshana
• Will Sylvince
• Yvette Wilson

DVD

The show is currently available in DVD boxsets in the USA and the UK.