Nick Swardson
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Born Name:
Nicholas Roger Swardson
Born Date: October 9, 1976
Born Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer
Brief Biography: Nicholas Roger Swardson is recognized for his recurring role as the rollerskating gigolo Terry Bernadino in Comedy Central’s Reno 911!, he is also highly recognized for his prolific writing and producing with Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions.
Early Life and Stand-Up Beginnings:
Swardson found his way to stand-up comedy as a young adult after a turbulent high school experience. He quickly built a name for himself locally, winning the "Funniest Person in the Twin Cities" award at the Acme Comedy Co. before catching a break to perform at the U.S. Comedy and Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, at age 23.
Career Breakthroughs:
Swardson's fast, absurd, and high-energy brand of comedy soon caught the attention of Hollywood.
Television: Beyond Reno 911!, he created and starred in his own sketch comedy series, Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time, which ran for two seasons on Comedy Central.
Happy Madison Productions: Swardson formed a tight creative partnership with Adam Sandler. He wrote or co-wrote films like Malibu's Most Wanted, Grandma's Boy (which he also starred in), and Benchwarmers. He has also frequently appeared in Sandler's major hits, including Just Go with It, The Do-Over, and The Ridiculous 6.
Stand-Up Specials and Live Touring:
He has released several hit stand-up comedy specials and albums, establishing himself as a staple on the comedy club and theater circuit.
Key Specials: Seriously, Who Farted? (2010), Taste It (2015), Make Joke From Face (2024), and Toilet Head (2026). His debut comedy album, Party (2007), was certified Platinum.
Born Date: October 9, 1976
Born Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer
Brief Biography: Nicholas Roger Swardson is recognized for his recurring role as the rollerskating gigolo Terry Bernadino in Comedy Central’s Reno 911!, he is also highly recognized for his prolific writing and producing with Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions.
Early Life and Stand-Up Beginnings:
Swardson found his way to stand-up comedy as a young adult after a turbulent high school experience. He quickly built a name for himself locally, winning the "Funniest Person in the Twin Cities" award at the Acme Comedy Co. before catching a break to perform at the U.S. Comedy and Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, at age 23.
Career Breakthroughs:
Swardson's fast, absurd, and high-energy brand of comedy soon caught the attention of Hollywood.
Television: Beyond Reno 911!, he created and starred in his own sketch comedy series, Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time, which ran for two seasons on Comedy Central.
Happy Madison Productions: Swardson formed a tight creative partnership with Adam Sandler. He wrote or co-wrote films like Malibu's Most Wanted, Grandma's Boy (which he also starred in), and Benchwarmers. He has also frequently appeared in Sandler's major hits, including Just Go with It, The Do-Over, and The Ridiculous 6.
Stand-Up Specials and Live Touring:
He has released several hit stand-up comedy specials and albums, establishing himself as a staple on the comedy club and theater circuit.
Key Specials: Seriously, Who Farted? (2010), Taste It (2015), Make Joke From Face (2024), and Toilet Head (2026). His debut comedy album, Party (2007), was certified Platinum.