Born Name:  Nicholas Rocco Di Paolo

Born Date:  January 31, 1962

Born Place:  Beverly, Massachusetts

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Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, writer, actor, radio personality, podcast host

Brief Biography:  Nick Di Paolo known for his brutally honest, conservative-leaning, and observational comedy style. Rising from the Boston comedy scene, he became a fixture on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and various Comedy Central Roasts, recognized as a "comic’s comic" with a sardonic edge.

Early Life and Career:
Education: Attended the University of Maine as a marketing major, where he played football.
Entry to Comedy: After working as a door-to-door salesman, he began his stand-up career in the Boston area, performing his first set while intoxicated, as detailed by Dead-Frog.
Rise to Fame: He moved to New York City and gained traction in the 1990s, appearing on The Chris Rock Show and later Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn on Comedy Central.

Comedy Style and Achievements:
Specials & Albums: Known for specials like Raw Nerve (Showtime), Another Senseless Killing, Inflammatory, and A Breath of Fresh Air.
Writing & Roasts: Twice nominated for an Emmy for writing on The Chris Rock Show. He was a standout performer on numerous Comedy Central Roasts (Pamela Anderson, Jeff Foxworthy, Denis Leary).
Acting: Appeared in Louie (as himself), The Sopranos, Inside Amy Schumer, Cop Show, and Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete.

Radio and Podcasting:
Talk Radio: Di Paolo has been a frequent guest on The Howard Stern Show and Opie and Anthony.
Hosting: He hosted The Nick & Artie Show with Artie Lange and The Nick Di Paolo Show on SiriusXM.
Podcast: In 2018, he launched his own independent, self-titled video/audio podcast, The Nick Di Paolo Show.