Comedian, Actor & Storyteller; Creator & Host of "The Chris Gethard Show"; Host of "Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People"; Author of "Career Suicide"

New Jersey, USA

Chris Gethard Biography

Chris Gethard is an American comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster known for his work in stand-up comedy, improvisation, and mental health advocacy. Gethard became a mainstay at New York's Upright Citizens Brigade, performing with the in-house team The Stepfathers. He gained recognition as the creator and host of "The Chris Gethard Show," a talk show that transitioned from a live stage performance at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre to public access television and later to cable networks including Fusion and truTV. He has been featured as one of Variety's Ten Comics to Watch and has contributed stories to This American Life.

Gethard is the host of the podcast "Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People," where he speaks with anonymous callers for one hour without hanging up first. The podcast has been featured on This American Life and included in lists such as Time magazine's "100 Best Podcasts of All Time" and Paste's "The 30 Best Podcasts of the 2010s." It was also adapted into a four-part series streaming on Topic. Gethard tours nationally with "Beautiful/Anonymous" and his stand-up comedy, performing for audiences across the United States and internationally.

Gethard wrote and starred in the HBO special "Career Suicide," produced by Judd Apatow. The special, developed from an off-Broadway one-man show, centers on Gethard's experiences with depression, alcoholism, and suicidal thoughts. "Career Suicide" has been recognized for its candid exploration of mental health and its impact on conversations around mental health awareness in the comedy industry.

As an actor, Gethard has appeared on television shows such as "Space Force," "The Office," "Broad City," "Parks and Recreation," and "Inside Amy Schumer." His film credits include "The Other Guys," "The Heat," "Ghostbusters," "Anchorman 2," and "Don't Think Twice." He released the comedy hour "Chris Gethard: Father and the Sun" on Audible.

Gethard is the author of several books, including "Weird NY," "A Bad Idea I'm About to Do," "Lose Well," "Dad on Pills," "The Lonely Dad Conversations," and "Dad at Peace." He founded Planet Scum, an online comedy venue for underground comedians. Through his podcast, stage work, and writing, Gethard is recognized for his contributions to comedy, storytelling, and mental health awareness.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Chris Gethard Videos

All the S**t No One Tells You About Childbirth - Chris Gethard - This ...

All the S**t No One Tells You About Childbirth - Chris Gethard - This ...

Chris Gethard warns the childless members of the audience about the things you never learn about human childbirth. (Contains strong ...

Chris Gethard - Ice Cubes on the Bus - YouTube

Chris Gethard - Ice Cubes on the Bus - YouTube

Chris Gethard on an ice cube fight gone wrong. Chris Gethard stand up from the Just For Laughs Festival in 2015. Subscribe: ...

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