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My Take
Nick Swardson is the kind of comedian I quietly trust, the workmanlike sketch performer who outlasts trends. His Reno 911! turn as Terry, his deep ties to Adam Sandler's Happy Madison camp, and his own Pretend Time series show a craftsman who writes, acts, and produces rather than chasing a single viral moment. What appeals to me is the Minnesota sensibility underneath it all: comedy from cold places often carries an unexpected warmth and a generous sense of timing. Longevity in stand-up is brutal, and the fact that he is still working the front lines earns my respect more than any one punchline could.
Overview
Nicholas Roger Swardson (born October 9, 1976) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his recurring role as Terry Bernadino in the comedy series Reno 911! (2003–2009), for his work with Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions, and for his own personal sketch comedy series Nick Swardson's Pretend Time (2010–2011).
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nick Swardson
- Name (Japanese)
- ニック・スウォードソン
- Reading
- にっく・すうぉーどそん
- Born
- October 9, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / screenwriter / television actor / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- St. Paul Central High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.