Nate Bargatze

Nate Bargatze, a Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, podcaster, director, and producer, solidified his status as a record-breaking performer with his 2023 Amazon Prime Video special, Hello World, which set a record as Amazon’s most-streamed original comedy special with 2.9 million viewers in its first 28 days. Bargatze began his professional comedy career in 2002, gaining early recognition in 2008 with appearances on Comedy Central’s ‘Live at Gotham,’ ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and a spot at the prestigious Just for Laughs festival. During this period, he also toured extensively with the USO, performing for American troops across various countries. From 2009 to 2013, he co-hosted the ‘It Could Be Better’ podcast, and in 2010, he achieved dual victories by winning both the New York’s Comedy Festival and the Boston Comedy Festival.

1 position on the Billboard Top Ten Comedy Charts. His reach significantly expanded in 2017 with Netflix’s The Standups, which notably boosted his attendance figures. In 2019, Bargatze’s Netflix special, The Tennessee Kid, was named the best comedy special of the year by Forbes. He launched The Nateland Podcast in 2020, further engaging a dedicated fanbase.

His most recent Netflix special, Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, premiered on Christmas Eve 2024. Looking ahead, Bargatze will make his feature acting debut in March 2025, announcing his role in The Breadwinner, a film he co-wrote and produced, slated for a March 13, 2026 release. He is also set to host the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2025. Demonstrating his philanthropic commitment, Bargatze contributed $1.15 million in 2024 towards the development of an indoor athletic facility at Donelson Christian Academy, which was named in his honor.