Nathan Fielder

Born on May 12, 1983, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Nathan Joseph Fielder embarked on his comedic journey after graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria in 2005. His unique approach to comedy, characterized by an awkward persona and blurring lines between reality and fiction, began to take shape during his time in his high school’s improv group, alongside Seth Rogen, and further developed as he honed his skills in Humber College’s Comedy Program in Toronto. Early in his career, from 2008 to 2009, he served as a correspondent for CBC’s “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” where his segment series “Nathan on Your Side” laid the groundwork for his future endeavors. He also contributed as a writer to American sketch shows such as “Important Things with Demetri Martin” in 2011.

Fielder achieved widespread recognition as the co-creator, writer, director, and star of the Comedy Central parody reality show, “Nathan for You,” which premiered in 2013. The series, running until 2017, featured Fielder offering unconventional and often absurd advice to struggling small businesses, leading to memorable stunts like the “Dumb Starbucks” coffee shop in 2014, a legal parody that garnered significant media attention before its closure by health officials. Beyond television, Fielder has also taken on acting roles in films such as “The Night Before” (2015) and “The Disaster Artist” (2017), and lent his voice to animated series including “Bob’s Burgers” and “Rick and Morty.” His diverse contributions to comedy earned him a consulting producer role, writer, and co-director credit for Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Who Is America?” in 2018, showcasing his expanding influence in the industry.

His career further evolved with an overall deal with HBO in 2019, leading to the critically acclaimed docu-comedy series “The Rehearsal” (2022-present), where he again takes on the roles of creator, writer, director, and star, earning an Independent Spirit Award. Fielder also executive produced John Wilson’s HBO docu-series, “How To with John Wilson” (2020-2023). In 2023, he co-created and starred in the Showtime series “The Curse” alongside Benny Safdie and Emma Stone. Fielder’s activism is notable, particularly his Holocaust-awareness clothing brand, Summit Ice Apparel, launched in 2015, which has raised substantial funds for education. His advocacy extended to aviation safety, becoming a FAA-certified 737 commercial pilot in 2025 and incorporating the subject into the second season of “The Rehearsal,” demonstrating his unique method of bringing real-world issues to light through his comedic work. In 2023, Time magazine recognized him as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World.”