Biography
Who is Nick Kroll?
Background and Education
Born in New York City, Nicholas Kroll grew up in a Conservative Jewish family. His father, Jules B. Kroll, established a firm focused on corporate investigations and risk consulting. Nick was the youngest of four children, with a brother named Jeremy and sisters named Vanessa and Dana.
Early Career and Character Work
Nick began his professional path writing for programs such as Chappelle's Show on Comedy Central and Human Giant on MTV. He also performed stand-up comedy and refined his character work at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in cities like Los Angeles and New York. In late 2008, he joined Aziz Ansari for a comedy tour across the United States. Comedy Central broadcast his initial stand-up special, titled Thank You Very Cool, in 2011.
Television Success
His first major television role involved co-starring in the ABC sitcom Cavemen. Although the show had a short lifespan, Nick viewed the experience as a vital part of his career development. He appeared on programs like Best Week Ever and provided guest performances on series such as Parks and Recreation, Community, and New Girl. From 2009 until 2015, he played Rodney Ruxin on the FXX series The League. During this same period, he created and starred in his own sketch series, Kroll Show, which aired on Comedy Central.
Film and Other Projects
Beyond television, Nick has appeared in numerous motion pictures. His acting credits include films like I Love You, Man, Get Him to the Greek, and Adult Beginners. In 2016, he voiced a character in the adult animated film Sausage Party. He also took on a voice role in the DreamWorks production Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, portraying the villainous Professor Poopypants.
Personal Life
Nick Kroll married scene artist Lily Kwong in 2020. The couple initially met in 2018. They welcomed a son in early 2021 and announced the birth of their daughter in late 2023. Previously, he was in a relationship with actress Amy Poehler from 2013 until 2015. He is also the brother-in-law of journalist Roger Bennett.
Birthday and age
Nick Kroll was born on June 5, 1978, which makes Nick 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Nick shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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