About Daniel Tosh
Daniel Dwight Tosh (born May 29, 1975) is an American comedian, writer, and producer. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in marketing, Tosh moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. His career accelerated in 2001 after a performance on the Late Show with David Letterman. He went on to appear in other national shows, leading to his own 30-minute special on Comedy Central Presents two years later.
From 2009 to 2020, Tosh was the host of the Comedy Central series Tosh.0, a showcase of popular Internet video clips with the addition of Tosh's narrative comedic dialogue. He is also known for his deliberately offensive and controversial style of black comedy and as the star of stand-up comedy tours and specials. He was born in Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany to American parents and grew up in Titusville, Florida, the son of a Presbyterian minister.
Tosh started touring the comedy club circuit almost immediately after graduating from college and appeared as one of the "New Faces" at the 1998 Just for Laughs in Montreal. His special Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts premiered on Comedy Central on March 6, 2011. In November 2023, Tosh started a podcast called Tosh Show on YouTube and Apple Podcasts. He married writer Carly Hallam on April 17, 2016 at a private ceremony in Malibu, California, and they have two children.
Videos (392)
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0:58Naps
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1:00all or nothing
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2:10Stop referring to it as "assisted!"
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0:28My First Farewell Tour
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1:12Evictions 101
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0:11Pita vs Naan
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1:15When your family comes to watch you perform
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0:51The best-looking Manning
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1:08Working on MacGyver
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1:19Fighting a US Senator
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1:09Super Dangerous Profession
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0:21Doing it with your wife when your in-laws are in town
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0:37FMK Gator style
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1:28Being A Contestant on The Price Is Right
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0:32no charity laughs!
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0:59gambling
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1:28Should kids go to college these days
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1:11Astrophysicist talking aliens
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0:27Keep nuts on the trails
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1:30Conspiracy theories
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1:37Spreading ashes while standing up wind
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1:12Making stiff drinks
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0:594th trimester
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2:26Going to Turkey for a hair transplant
47.4K viewsGuest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Daniel Tosh.
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3:33Funny Daniel Tosh Story - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
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0:47Steve Hofstetter's Story About Daniel Tosh
Steve Hofstetter
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2:20Daniel Tosh Brings Little Person To Big Meeting
Christopher Titus
13.4K viewsChannels on this page: Bert Kreischer, Steve Hofstetter, Christopher Titus
Frequently asked questions
What is Daniel Tosh known for?
Daniel Dwight Tosh is an American comedian, writer, and producer. From 2009 to 2020, he was the host of the Comedy Central series Tosh.0, a showcase of popular Internet video clips with the addition of his narrative comedic dialogue. He is also known for his deliberately offensive and controversial style of black comedy.
How did Daniel Tosh's career take off?
His career accelerated in 2001 after a performance on the Late Show with David Letterman. He went on to appear in other national shows, leading to his own 30-minute special on Comedy Central Presents two years later.
Where was Daniel Tosh born?
He was born in Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany to American parents and grew up in Titusville, Florida, the son of a Presbyterian minister. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in December 1996 with a degree in marketing.
What is Tosh.0?
Tosh.0 was Tosh's Comedy Central television show that premiered on June 5, 2009, based on showcasing Internet video clips. His mocking humor is described as "envelope pushing" and frequently features punchlines that are intentionally self-deprecating, racist, sexist, or homophobic.
Did Daniel Tosh start a podcast?
Yes. In November 2023, Tosh started a podcast called Tosh Show on YouTube and Apple Podcasts. He announced the podcast on November 7, and the first episode came out on November 14, with new episodes every Tuesday.
