Nick Swardson

Nicholas Roger Swardson, popularly known as Nick Swardson, was born on October 9, 1976, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. He is famously known for his stand-up comedy, acting, screenwriting, and his producer roles. His most notable role was in the comedy series Reno 911! as Terry Bernadino. Nick is also acclaimed for his work with Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions and fronting his own personal sketch comedy series, Nick Swardson's Pretend Time. He had starred in for films including Grandma's Boy (2006), You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star, 30 Minutes or Less (both 2011), A Haunted House (2013), Grown Ups 2 (2013), and Buddy Games (2019).

Of Swedish ancestry, he was born to Pamela and Roger Eric Swardson and he's the youngest of three siblings. Academically, he attended St. Paul Central High School. He is also a dedicated fan of Minnesota Vikings and good friends with fellow Minnesota resident Josh Duhamel. Nick started his comedy career early, performing stand-up comedy at 18 in the Minneapolis comedy club Acme Comedy Co. Over the years he has consistently excelled in his career across various roles, winning several accolades. Despite his struggles with alcohol and drugs during his teen years, his persistent effort and talent have made him an influential figure in the comedy world.