Chris Hardwick Biography
Chris Hardwick is a famous comedian, actor, TV and podcast presenter, and writer from the United States. He currently hosts Talking Dead, a one-hour aftershow on AMC. Additionally, Hardwick founded Nerdist Industries, which manages the Nerdist Podcast Network. He also hosts his podcast originally known as The Nerdist Podcast, which was later renamed ID10T with Chris Hardwick.
Chris Hardwick Age
Hardwick was born on November 23, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. He is 53 years old as of 2024. Chris therefore celebrates his birthday on 23rd November each year.
Chris Hardwick Height
Hardwick stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Chris Hardwick Family
Hardwick was born in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, to his parents. He is an American citizen and was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. His mother, Sharon Hills, works as a real estate agent in Pasadena, while his father, Billy Hardwick, was a professional ten-pin bowler. His father passed away in 2013, and his maternal grandfather was of Italian-American descent. At the age of four, he met comedian Joan Rivers, forging a lifelong friendship. Hardwick grew up alongside his sibling, Eddie Hardwick.
Chris Hardwick Wife
Hardwick married actress Lydia Hearst on August 20, 2016, in Pasadena, California. Lydia, aged 39, is a fashion model, actress, socialite, and lifestyle blogger. They became engaged on September 12, 2015. In August 2021, Hardwick and Lydia announced they were expecting their first child together, and their daughter was born on January 29, 2022.
Before Lydia, Hardwick dated Chloe Dykstra from late 2011 to July 2014. He also had a seven-year relationship with actress and comedian Janet Varney. Additionally, he was previously engaged to model and actress Jacinda Barrett.
Chris Hardwick’s Net Worth
Hardwick has an estimated net worth of $25 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a comedian, actor, television and podcast host, and writer.
Chris Hardwick Career
Hardwick hosts the comedy podcast originally known as The Nerdist Podcast, later renamed ID10T with Chris Hardwick, where he is often joined by his friends Jonah Ray and Matt Mira when available. The podcast premiered on February 8, 2010, and as of May 8, 2022, it has aired 1,146 episodes. From 2013 to 2017, Hardwick was the host of the half-hour comedic panel show @midnight with Chris Hardwick, where he also served as a writer, creator, and executive producer.
The show aired Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central and was nominated for Outstanding Interactive Program at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards. Earlier in his career, from 1995 to 1998, Hardwick co-hosted the MTV dating game show Singled Out with Jenny McCarthy. Additionally, he hosted the MTV game show Trashed in 1993.
Chris Hardwick’s The Walking Dead
Hardwick did not appear as a cast member in the American post-apocalyptic horror drama TV series, The Walking Dead. Instead, he hosted Talking Dead, a one-hour aftershow on AMC. On Talking Dead, Hardwick conducted interviews with celebrity fans, cast members, and crew of The Walking Dead. He engaged with a live studio audience, aired episode clips, played games, and interacted with viewers online through polls.
Chris Hardwick Comedian
In addition to his roles as a host and actor, Hardwick is a comedian who performs as part of the music comedy duo Hard ‘n Phirm, alongside Mike Phirman. Comedy Central utilized some of his material for the animated series Shorties Watchin’ Shorties in 2004. He has also toured as a featured comedian with Joel McHale and made two appearances as a stand-up comic on John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show. Hardwick filmed his stand-up special titled Mandroid for Comedy Central in New York City on February 17, 2012.
Chris Hardwick Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.