Born Name:  Chad Daniels

Born Date:  March 2, 1975

Born Place:  Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, writer

Brief Biography:  Chad Daniels is known for his dark and honest humor regarding family life and parenting. As of 2026, he is one of the most-streamed comedians of all time, with his eight albums surpassing one billion total streams.

Early Career & Breakthrough:
Daniels began his stand-up career in 1998 at an open mic night at the ACME Comedy Company in Minneapolis. His early success led to a consistent role as a house emcee at Westward Ho in North Dakota, where he performed six shows a week.
His national profile rose significantly in the early 2000s:
2003: Reached the finals of Comedy Central's Laugh Riots competition.
2004: Made his network television debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and appeared in the "New Faces" showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.
Major Achievement: He is one of only 13 comedians to have performed stand-up on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.

Comedy Specials & Discography:
Daniels has released several high-performing albums and specials, many of which have reached the top 10 on the Billboard comedy charts.

Podcasts & Media:
In addition to touring, Daniels co-hosts two weekly podcasts:
Middle of Somewhere: Co-hosted with fellow comedian Cy Amundson.
Pretend Problems: Co-hosted with his fiancée, comedian Kelsey Cook.