Nikki Glaser
Stand-up comedian from United States ๐บ๐ธ
About Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser (born June 1, 1984), born Nicole Rene Glaser, is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She has had five television stand-up specials, hosted numerous award shows, and performed at televised roasts, gaining significant popularity for her set on The Roast of Tom Brady. She previously hosted the talk show Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which premiered on Comedy Central in 2016, and starred in the 2022 reality show Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? on E!. She hosted the dating shows Blind Date (2019) on Bravo and FBoy Island (2021-2023), and hosted the 2025 and 2026 Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first solo female host in Golden Globes history.
Glaser was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Julie E. and Edward J. Glaser, and spent most of her childhood in the St. Louis suburb of Kirkwood, Missouri. She graduated from Kirkwood High School, briefly attended the University of Colorado Boulder, then transferred to and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in English literature. She started performing stand-up at age 18, writing her first jokes in college. She performed stand-up on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan, and two seasons of Last Comic Standing. Her first feature special, Perfect, aired on Comedy Central on April 9, 2016, followed by Bangin' on Netflix on October 1, 2019.
She has acted in the Amy Schumer films Trainwreck (2015) and I Feel Pretty (2018) and appeared on shows such as Inside Amy Schumer and A.P. Bio. She has competed on Dancing with the Stars (2018) and The Masked Singer (2022), and participated in the roasts of Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin and Tom Brady. She has hosted podcasts including You Had To Be There with Sara Schaefer and The Nikki Glaser Podcast. She has received nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards, and was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2026.
Videos (120)
Videos 1 to 24 of 120.
0:31No you don't, sir
4.8M views
1:31I'm allowed to make these jokes
4M views
0:27The closest one may be in front of you
2.1M views
1:12We REALLY want one...
1.7M views
1:01Was that a threat?
1.7M views
1:23I hear that feeling's pretty great too
1.1M views
1:23I used to be like you
758.4K views
1:41If only men understood the power of their dumb compliments
675.6K views
0:12I'm not doing that
492.6K views
0:33Even Gronk knew...
471.9K views
0:28I'm not alone!
453.4K views
2:21We need to start talking about facelift recovery @callherdaddy
345.6K views
1:20I like to choose my own adventure
279.3K views
1:02He's the best... I can do | Nikki Glaser
265.4K views
10:57Nikki Glaser's Opening Monologue | 83rd Annual Golden Globes (2026)
265.3K views
1:36I'm sorry dad, I can't kiss you anymore
232.1K views
1:16Anyone else losing friends to babies?
227.3K views
0:12It's just reckless
203.3K views
1:26This is a common problem
203.1K views
0:11The more you know...
201.9K views
0:53Cooper Glaser-Glaser & Associates will be with you soon
159.8K views
1:13The ugly truthโฆ
156K views
1:55Texting and driving is only okay when i do it
154.5K views
0:44Sorry George, I had to ask...
128.5K viewsGuest appearances (123)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Nikki Glaser.
Guest appearances 97 to 120 of 123.
1:21:35Nikki Glaser (Fitzdog Radio ) | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
15.3K views
5:56Nikki Glaser Canโt Stop Staring At People's Bare Mouths - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
14.3K views
8:17The Artie Lange Show - Nikki Glaser (in-studio) Part 1
Artie Lange
13.1K views
17:014 Celebrities with Eating Disorders (Nikki Glaser, Jameela Jamil, Marc Maron, Maria Bamford)
Neal Brennan
13.1K views
0:52Nikki Glaser: "All I want is for pretty girls for like me"
Neal Brennan
12.8K views
1:55:13Diet Coke with Nikki Glaser | Ep. 51 The Consumers
Nate Bargatze
11.8K views
1:03:14Breaking Bread - Nikki Glaser and Mike Birbiglia
Tom Papa
11.5K views
43:097 Comedians on Relationships & Marriage (w/ Nick Kroll, Carrot Top, Nikki Glaser, Jay Leno more)
Neal Brennan
10.4K views
0:46How Nikki Glaser gets men to be vulnerable
Neal Brennan
9.2K views
3:57Nikki Glaser and Neal Brennan on Oversharing in Comedy
Neal Brennan
8.9K views
1:04Nikki Glaser: Sex is Transactional for Men
Neal Brennan
8.3K views
8:48Nikki Glaser and Mike Birbiglia Work Out Jokes | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast
Mike Birbiglia
6.3K views
0:58Nikki Glaser can't watch her standup
Neal Brennan
5.6K views
0:52Nikki Glaser CRUSHED it at the Tom Brady Roast
Heather McMahan
4.4K views
1:53:37SimpCast 7/19/26 Nikki Glaser, Lauren Southern, Sunny Hostin Bodycam Footage! Chrissie Mayr
Chrissie Mayr
4K views
10:35Nikki Glaser on Pushing Audiences With Her Material & Her Rising Success
Mike Birbiglia
3.6K views
0:22Nikki Glaser takes working from home to a new level | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
3.6K views
9:53Nikki Glaser Jumps Into the Dating Pool | Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey
3.3K views
0:51Nikki Glaser - FOTW
Dana Carvey
3K views
5:35Nikki Glaser talks about stand-up in a time of quarantine
Jimmy Pardo
1.9K views
9:25TOO DANGEROUS! Nikki Glaser on Political Humor. Dave Landau & Chrissie Mayr Discuss
Chrissie Mayr
1.7K views
0:20No dirty talk, just compliments for Nikki Glaser | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
1.2K views
0:13Would you feel the same as Nikki Glaser!? | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
1.2K views
36:31ATNY Nikki Glaser
Nick Youssef
893 viewsChannels on this page: Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons, Conan O'Brien, Artie Lange, Neal Brennan, Nate Bargatze, Tom Papa, Mike Birbiglia, Heather McMahan, Chrissie Mayr, Howie Mandel, Steve Harvey, Dana Carvey, Jimmy Pardo, Nick Youssef
Frequently asked questions
What is Nikki Glaser known for?
She is an American stand-up comedian and actress known for her television specials, hosting roasts, and gaining significant popularity for her set on The Roast of Tom Brady.
What Golden Globes milestone did Nikki Glaser achieve?
She hosted the 2025 and 2026 Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first solo female host in Golden Globes history.
Where did Nikki Glaser study?
She graduated from Kirkwood High School in Missouri and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in English literature after briefly attending the University of Colorado Boulder.
What stand-up specials has Nikki Glaser released?
Her first feature special, Perfect, aired on Comedy Central on April 9, 2016, and her second special, Bangin', premiered on Netflix on October 1, 2019.
Has Nikki Glaser been recognized as influential?
Yes, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2026.
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