About Chris Hardwick
Christopher Ryan Hardwick (born November 23, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, television and podcast host, writer, and producer. He hosted Talking Dead, an aftershow on AMC affiliated with The Walking Dead, as well as The Wall, a game show on NBC, and from 2013 to 2017 he hosted @midnight with Chris Hardwick on Comedy Central. He created Nerdist Industries, operator of the Nerdist Podcast Network and home of his podcast, which later left the network and was renamed ID10T with Chris Hardwick. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of professional ten-pin bowler Billy Hardwick, he studied philosophy at UCLA and graduated in 1993. From 1995 to 1998 he co-hosted the MTV dating game show Singled Out with Jenny McCarthy. He also performed with Mike Phirman in the musical comedy duo Hard 'n Phirm and has done extensive voice-over work, including Otis the Cow in the Barnyard series.
Videos (13)
Videos 1 to 13 of 13.
0:57NATHAN FILLION gives the best acting advice EVER
1.3M views
58:58RICK BEATO - I Think You're Overthinking It with Chris Hardwick
91.5K views
1:38Dana Carvey, Steve Carrell, Stephen Colbert, Selma Blair
21.9K views
1:14Kerri Kenney shares an amazing story about how Reno 911 was originally passed on and shelved
19.6K views
0:27RODEOHEAD - Bluegrass medley of Radiohead songs by Hard ‘n Phirm (Chris Hardwick, Mike Phirman)
10.5K views
0:43Nicolas Cage is a NATIONAL TREASURE
7.2K views
1:23That time Alison Brie fangirled over Ben Stiller at an Oscars after-party.
6K views
0:43Eli Roth called James Wan before he made Hostel 2
4.1K views
0:58Me & Carson Daly trying not to feel old.
4K views
1:14Don’t piss off crows cuz they never forget! W/ Alanna Ubach of & Ted.
3.4K views
0:44Bonding with Sam Richardson over our shared love of Michael McDonald
2.4K views
0:48Sometimes moms and dads have to travel for work
1.9K views
0:52Coffee House Dragula: coffee that’s black like your heart but sipped in a cozy sweater
1.3K viewsGuest appearances (30)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Chris Hardwick.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 30.
5:07Conan Busts Chris Hardwick For Playing Pokémon Go On Stage | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
546.5K views
4:49Chris Hardwick Feeds Conan & Andy Penis Cookies | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
490.1K views
3:41Chris Hardwick's "Doctor Who" Room | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
403.1K views
5:06Chris Hardwick Gives Conan A Comic-Con® Citizenship Test | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
401.2K views
1:37Chris Hardwick's Random Donald Trump Insult Generator | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
277.9K views
2:54Chris Hardwick On The New "Star Wars" Trailer | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
268.9K views
4:48Chris Hardwick’s Awkward Sex Talks | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
222.6K views
2:13Chris Hardwick’s New Viral Photo Pose: Awkward Prom Pictures | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
219.2K views
1:42Chris Hardwick Awkward "Black Panther" Photobomb | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
206.5K views
3:43Conan & Chris Hardwick Remember Joan Rivers | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
197.6K views
7:04"Talking Bread" With Chris Hardwick | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
196.1K views
3:28Chris Hardwick Is NOT Jealous Of Tom Cruise For Playing Stacee Jaxx | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
173K views
5:02CONAN360: Chris Hardwick Tests Conan's Nerd Cred | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
171K views
1:54Chris Hardwick Has An “Exorcist" Doll In His Foyer | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
148.9K views
1:10Chris Hardwick On Loser YouTube Commenters | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
122.8K views
3:27Mel Brooks Charged Chris Hardwick $1 For His Autograph | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
112.1K views
2:48Chris Hardwick Interrupts Leslie Bibb's Interview | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
98.1K views
2:41Chris Hardwick Tells His Favorite Dirty Joke | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
76.1K views
2:15Chris Hardwick’s Mom Is A Foul-Mouthed Sports Nut | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
68.8K views
3:39Chris Hardwick On Lydia Hearst's "Tamponzi" Scheme | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
67.2K views
2:38Chris Hardwick on Terrifying Interview with Harrison Ford
Jimmy Kimmel
62.3K views
1:32Chris Hardwick: Spielberg Refused To Do The “E.T” Finger Touch With Me | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
60.6K views
3:11Chris Hardwick Feels Like A Customer Service Rep For "The Walking Dead" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
55.8K views
1:34Chris Hardwick on Getting Married and Shows They're Obsessed With
Jimmy Kimmel
51.3K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel
Frequently asked questions
What shows has Chris Hardwick hosted?
Chris Hardwick hosted Talking Dead, the AMC aftershow tied to The Walking Dead, and The Wall, a game show on NBC.
What was @midnight with Chris Hardwick?
@midnight with Chris Hardwick was a Comedy Central program that Hardwick hosted from 2013 to 2017.
What is Nerdist Industries?
Nerdist Industries is the company Chris Hardwick created to operate the Nerdist Podcast Network. His own podcast began there and, after leaving the network, was renamed ID10T with Chris Hardwick.
Where is Chris Hardwick from?
Christopher Ryan Hardwick was born on November 23, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated in philosophy from UCLA in 1993.
What was Singled Out?
Singled Out was an MTV dating game show that Hardwick co-hosted with Jenny McCarthy from 1995 to 1998.
What is Hard 'n Phirm?
Hard 'n Phirm is the musical comedy duo in which Chris Hardwick performed with Mike Phirman.
Does Chris Hardwick do voice acting?
Yes, he has done extensive voice-over work, including the role of Otis the Cow in the Barnyard series.
