Nate Bargatze

Actor, Producer, Writer

Birthdate: March 25, 1979 (47 Years Old)

Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee

Nate Bargatze (birthname: Nathaniel Bargatze) is one of the top-grossing stand-up comics in the U.S., a Grammy winner for Best Comedy Album for “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze,” and known for his deadpan style and “clean” material. Bargatze graduated to the big screen as star/co-writer/producer of The Breadwinner (2026), co-starring Mandy Moore, Will Forte, Colin Jost, Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Cherry, Kate Berlant, and Martin Herlihy under Eric Appel’s direction, produced by TriStar Pictures/Wonder Project, and released wide by Sony Pictures Releasing.

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Nate Bargatze was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, by his parents, Stephen (professional clown and magician, motivational speaker, and history teacher) and Carol (ticket office attendant). Bargatze has two siblings. Bargatze attended DuPont Elementary School and transferred in the fifth grade to Donelson Christian Academy, where he was on the track and field squad, and graduated in 1997. Bargatze then attended and dropped out of Western Kentucky University. Bargatze has been married to Laura Blair since 2006; the couple has one daughter, Harper.

Known For

The Breadwinner

(2026)

Are We Good?

(2025)

Nate Bargatze Movies

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2026 |
The Breadwinner
The Breadwinner
2026
Comedy, Family
When a supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, she switches roles with her breadwinner husband, who struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters.
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2025 |
Are We Good?
Are We Good?
2025
Biography, Comedy, Documentary
Comic and podcast pioneer Marc Maron reflects on loss and growth after the death of his partner, Lynn Shelton. As he processes grief and crafts comedy, he revisits his career, family struggles, and the evolving comedy world at 60.

Facts About Nate Bargatze

Stand-up Influences: Nick Bargatze has cited his key influences in stand-up comedy as Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, Brian Regan, Bill Cosby, and Bob Newhart. Top of the Heap: Bargatze was Billboard’s top-grossing stand-up in 2024 with a total of $82.2 million, selling over one million tickets for 148 shows.

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