Born Name:  Christopher Ryan Hardwick

Born Date:  November 23, 1971

Born Place:  Louisville, Kentucky

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Occupations:  Comedian, actor, television host, podcast host, writer, producer

Brief Biography:  Christopher Ryan Hardwick (born November 23, 1971) is an American comedian, television host, actor, podcaster, and writer, known for his work across tech, film, and television pop culture. He is best known as the founder of Nerdist Industries and for hosting various shows, including Talking Dead and @midnight.

Early Life:
Education: Attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles and studied philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity.
Early Career: Met actor Wil Wheaton at a young age, who became a frequent collaborator and close friend.

Career Highlights:
MTV's Singled Out (1995): Gained initial fame co-hosting the popular MTV dating show with Jenny McCarthy.
Nerdist Industries: Founded the Nerdist podcast in 2010, which grew into a massive multimedia "nerd empire" including television, digital content, and news.
AMC's Talking Dead (2011–Present): Served as the host of the Talking Dead live talk show, discussing episodes of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.
@midnight (2013–2017): Hosted the comedy-game show on Comedy Central for 600 episodes, winning an Emmy.
The Wall (2016–Present): Hosts the NBC game show The Wall.
Voice Acting: Known for voice work in Back at the Barnyard (Otis) and The Batman.

Other Work:
Contributed as a writer for Wired magazine.
Has performed as part of the musical comedy duo Hard 'n Phirm.
Known as a frequent guest and host at comic conventions and pop-culture events.