Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nathan Fielder

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 24, 2025

How Nathan Fielder built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nathan Fielder is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer recognized for his uniquely awkward comedic persona and his penchant for blending reality and fiction in his work. He's received accolades such as an Independent Spirit Award and a WGA Award, along with a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Fielder's influence was further solidified by his inclusion in Time's 2023 list of the 100 most influential people.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Correspondent for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes

In 2008, Nathan Fielder started his career as a correspondent for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, contributing to the segment series Nathan on Your Side.

2009: Correspondent for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes

In 2009, Nathan Fielder continued his role as a correspondent for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, contributing to the segment series Nathan on Your Side.

2010: Wrote and Directed Sketches for Important Things with Demetri Martin

In 2010, Nathan Fielder wrote and directed a number of sketches for Season 2 of Important Things with Demetri Martin on Comedy Central.

2011: Jon Benjamin Has a Van

In 2011, Nathan Fielder played the role of Jon Benjamin's boom operator in the television series Jon Benjamin Has a Van.

2011: Important Things with Demetri Martin

In 2011, Nathan Fielder wrote and appeared on the American sketch show Important Things with Demetri Martin, marking another step in his comedy career.

2013: Co-created Nathan for You

In 2013, Nathan Fielder co-created and directed the Comedy Central parody reality show Nathan for You, where he stars as a slightly more awkward version of himself, offering advice to struggling businesses.

2013: Co-created Nathan for You on Comedy Central

In 2013, Nathan Fielder co-created his own show on Comedy Central called Nathan for You, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. The show was based on the "Nathan On Your Side" segments from This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

2015: The Night Before Film Appearance

In 2015, Nathan Fielder appeared in the film The Night Before, expanding his presence in film.

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2015: Founded Summit Ice Apparel

In 2015, Nathan Fielder started a not-for-profit company called Summit Ice Apparel after learning that Taiga published a tribute to Holocaust denier Doug Collins. All profits went to the Holocaust Education Centre in Vancouver.

March 2017: Summit Ice Pop-Up Shop in Vancouver

In March 2017, Nathan Fielder opened a pop-up shop in Vancouver where members of the public could buy Summit Ice Apparel or exchange their Taiga jacket for a Summit Ice jacket.

November 2017: Nathan for You Finished

In November 2017, Nathan for You finished its fourth and final season.

2017: The Disaster Artist Film Appearance

In 2017, Nathan Fielder appeared in the biopic The Disaster Artist, further building his acting career.

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2017: Nathan for You Ended

In 2017, Nathan Fielder's show Nathan for You ended after running for several seasons.

2018: Consulting Producer for Who is America?

In 2018, Nathan Fielder worked as a consulting producer, writer and co-director for the Sacha Baron Cohen created political mockumentary series Who is America?

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2020: Executive Produced How To with John Wilson

In 2020, Nathan Fielder executive produced the HBO docu-series How To with John Wilson.

2021: HBO Announced The Rehearsal

In 2021, HBO announced the name of a new comedy series, The Rehearsal, starring Nathan Fielder, who also served as writer, executive producer, and director.

2022: The Rehearsal Released and Independent Spirit Award

In 2022, The Rehearsal was released to critical acclaim, and Nathan Fielder won the Independent Spirit Award for Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series for the show.