Nick Swardson: Toilet Head
A comedian, actor, writer and producer, Nick Swardson’s unique comedic view has established him as a force in the film and TV sphere and as a prolific stand-up comic.
Nick has starred in numerous blockbuster comedies for major studios. He starred in “Grown Ups 2” (2013) with Adam Sandler; starred alongside David Spade and Lauren Lapkus in the Netflix feature, “The Wrong Missy” (2020); executive produced and starred in “The Do Over” (2016) and “Ridiculous Six” (2015); co-produced and appeared in “Sandy Wexler” (2017); co-wrote, co-produced, and starred as the lead in “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star” (2011); starred alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, and Aziz Ansari in “30 Minutes or Less” (2011); wrote, produced, and starred in “Grandma’s Boy” (2006); wrote and starred in “Benchwarmers” (2006), and co-wrote and appeared in “Malibu’s Most Wanted” (2003). Most recently, Swardson voiced a character in the Netflix animated movie, “Leo” (2023), with Adam Sandler and Bill Burr and starred in Josh Duhamel’s “Buddy Games” (2019) and “Buddy Games: Spring Awakening” (2023).
Nick’s TV credits include Nick Swardson’s “Pretend Time” (2010), which he created and starred in for two seasons on Comedy Central. He voiced the character of Troy in the FX series, “CHOZEN” (2014), and played the beloved character of Terry on the hit Comedy Central series, “Reno 911!” (2003-2009).
Swardson was co-creator, co-Executive Producer, co-writer and star of the hit Comedy Central web series, “Typical Rick.” The series ran for two seasons chronicling the lives of struggling actors, Gary (Swardson) and Rick (Simon Rex), as they try to make it in Hollywood.
As a standup, Swardson recently visited theaters in over 50 cities as a part of his “Make Joke From Face Tour.” Swardson also tours regularly on a bill with Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Rob Schneider. Swardson appeared in Netflix’s series, “COMEDIANS of the World” (2019), where he was one of four comedians selected to represent the United States. He starred in two one-hour specials for Comedy Central, “Nick Swardson: Taste It” (2015) and “Nick Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted” (2010), a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special (2006), and his first comedy album, “Party” (2007), was certified Platinum.
Nick has starred in numerous blockbuster comedies for major studios. He starred in “Grown Ups 2” (2013) with Adam Sandler; starred alongside David Spade and Lauren Lapkus in the Netflix feature, “The Wrong Missy” (2020); executive produced and starred in “The Do Over” (2016) and “Ridiculous Six” (2015); co-produced and appeared in “Sandy Wexler” (2017); co-wrote, co-produced, and starred as the lead in “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star” (2011); starred alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, and Aziz Ansari in “30 Minutes or Less” (2011); wrote, produced, and starred in “Grandma’s Boy” (2006); wrote and starred in “Benchwarmers” (2006), and co-wrote and appeared in “Malibu’s Most Wanted” (2003). Most recently, Swardson voiced a character in the Netflix animated movie, “Leo” (2023), with Adam Sandler and Bill Burr and starred in Josh Duhamel’s “Buddy Games” (2019) and “Buddy Games: Spring Awakening” (2023).
Nick’s TV credits include Nick Swardson’s “Pretend Time” (2010), which he created and starred in for two seasons on Comedy Central. He voiced the character of Troy in the FX series, “CHOZEN” (2014), and played the beloved character of Terry on the hit Comedy Central series, “Reno 911!” (2003-2009).
Swardson was co-creator, co-Executive Producer, co-writer and star of the hit Comedy Central web series, “Typical Rick.” The series ran for two seasons chronicling the lives of struggling actors, Gary (Swardson) and Rick (Simon Rex), as they try to make it in Hollywood.
As a standup, Swardson recently visited theaters in over 50 cities as a part of his “Make Joke From Face Tour.” Swardson also tours regularly on a bill with Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Rob Schneider. Swardson appeared in Netflix’s series, “COMEDIANS of the World” (2019), where he was one of four comedians selected to represent the United States. He starred in two one-hour specials for Comedy Central, “Nick Swardson: Taste It” (2015) and “Nick Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted” (2010), a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special (2006), and his first comedy album, “Party” (2007), was certified Platinum.
Kathleen Madigan
Friday, February 7, 2025
(other dates available)
(other dates available)
Carolina Theatre of Durham