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My Take
Nikki Glaser earns my admiration the hard way, by climbing out of nowhere on the strength of nerve and a razor tongue. From the University of Kansas to the brutal arena of Comedy Central roasts, she built a name by saying what others wouldn't, then broke wide with her set at Tom Brady's roast. What impresses me is the balance she strikes, eviscerating everyone in the room while staying somehow likable and self-aware. Branching into podcasts and hosting gigs like FBOY Island, she keeps sharpening her own brand of provocation into genuine craft. Turning the edge of bad taste into real laughter is no small feat, and her fearlessness commands respect.
Overview
Nicole Rene Glaser (; born June 1, 1984) is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She has had five television stand-up specials, hosted numerous award shows, and performed at numerous televised roasts, gaining significant popularity for her set on The Roast of Tom Brady. Previously, she hosted the television talk show Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which premiered on Comedy Central in 2016.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nikki Glaser
- Name (Japanese)
- ニッキー・グレイザー
- Reading
- にっきー・ぐれいざー
- Born
- June 1, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / podcaster / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Kirkwood High School
- University
- University of Kansas
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Comedy Central Roast | — | |
| Notable work | Nikki & Sara Live | — | |
| Notable work | Not Safe with Nikki Glaser | — | |
| Notable work | FBOY Island | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://nikkiglaser.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nikkiglaser/
- Xhttps://x.com/NikkiGlaser
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki%20Glaser
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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.