Born October 9, 1976, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he is a comedian, actor, and writer known for his work in film and television. He gained recognition for his stand-up comedy and for roles in Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions films, such as "Grandma's Boy," "Benchwarmers," and "Just Go with It." He also contributed to "Reno 911!" and had his own sketch comedy show, "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time," on Comedy Central. His humor often blends absurdity with a playful edge.