History of Nick Swardson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 21, 2024

Nick Swardson is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his work in comedy. He is widely recognized for his recurring role as Terry Bernadino in the television series "Reno 911!" and his collaborations with Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions. Swardson has also starred in films such as "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star" and "30 Minutes or Less," and he created and starred in his own sketch comedy series, "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time."

1934: Birth of Roger Swardson

Roger Swardson, Nick Swardson's father, was born in 1934.

October 9, 1976: Birth of Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson was born on October 9, 1976.

1989: Divorce of Roger and Pamela Swardson

Roger and Pamela Swardson, Nick Swardson's parents, got divorced in 1989.

1996: Swardson Chooses Stand-Up Comedy

After graduating in 1996, Nick Swardson decided to pursue a career in stand-up comedy instead of going to college.

1999: Appearance on LateLine

In 1999, Nick Swardson made an appearance on an episode of the Al Franken sitcom "LateLine".

2000: Role in Almost Famous

Nick Swardson played the role of a crazed David Bowie fan in the 2000 film "Almost Famous".

2001: First Comedy Central Presents Special

Nick Swardson's stand-up act was featured in a half-hour "Comedy Central Presents" special in 2001.

2003: Co-Writes Malibu's Most Wanted, Starts Reno 911!, Begins Collaboration with Adam Sandler

In 2003, Nick Swardson co-wrote the screenplay for "Malibu's Most Wanted," started his role as Terry Bernadino in "Reno 911!," and began his long-term working relationship with Adam Sandler.

2003: Death of Roger Swardson

Roger Swardson, Nick Swardson's father, passed away in 2003.

2004: Gay Robot Pilot for Comedy Central

In 2004, Nick Swardson wrote, produced, and starred in a TV show pilot for Comedy Central called "Gay Robot", but the network decided not to pick it up.

2006: Second Comedy Central Presents Special

In 2006, Nick Swardson appeared on "Comedy Central Presents" for a second time.

2006: Grandma's Boy Release

The film "Grandma's Boy," which Nick Swardson co-wrote, co-produced, and acted in, was released in 2006.

January 2007: Gay Robot Pilot on MySpace

A copy of Nick Swardson's "Gay Robot" pilot was made available on MySpace in January 2007.

2007: Interview with The Portland Mercury

In 2007, Nick Swardson gave an interview to "The Portland Mercury" where he talked about starting his stand-up career.

2007: U.S. Comedy Arts Festival

Up until 2007, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, a significant event for comedians, was held annually in Aspen, Colorado.

2008: The Best of Comedy Central Presents: Uncensored II DVD Release

Nick Swardson's 2006 "Comedy Central Presents" performance was included in "The Best of Comedy Central Presents: Uncensored II" DVD compilation, released in 2008.

2009: End of Reno 911!

The Comedy Central series "Reno 911!" ended in 2009.

October 12, 2010: Premiere of Nick Swardson's Pretend Time

Nick Swardson's sketch comedy show "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time" premiered on Comedy Central on October 12, 2010.

2011: Starring Roles in Bucky Larson and 30 Minutes or Less

In 2011, Nick Swardson had starring roles in the films "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star" and "30 Minutes or Less".

2011: Bucky Larson and 30 Minutes or Less

In 2011, Nick Swardson starred in, co-wrote, and co-produced "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star" and starred alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, and Aziz Ansari in "30 Minutes or Less".

February 6, 2012: Cancellation of Nick Swardson's Pretend Time

Nick Swardson announced the cancellation of "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time" on his Facebook page on February 6, 2012.

2014: Voice Role in Chozen

Nick Swardson provided the voice for the character Troy in the animated series "Chozen" in 2014.

2024: Stand-Up Performance Interrupted

In 2024, Nick Swardson was escorted off the stage during a stand-up performance after receiving repeated boos and causing restlessness in the audience. He later attributed the performance to the effects of alcohol and edibles consumed at a high altitude.