Chuck Nice facts for kids
Chuck Nice is a funny American stand-up comedian and a popular TV and radio host. He was born on July 10, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He's known for making people laugh and for his work on shows that explain science in a fun way.
Quick facts for kids
Chuck Nice
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Nice at Caroline's on Broadway
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Charles Fields
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| Occupation | Stand-up comedian, radio personality |
| Years active | 1996 — present |
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Who is Chuck Nice?
Chuck Nice is a well-known stand-up comedian, which means he performs comedy live on stage. He is also a radio and television personality. This means he appears on radio shows and TV shows. He started his career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How He Got His Name
Chuck Nice got his stage name from a local DJ. This DJ was also named Chuck Nice and made popular music mixtapes in the 1990s. Just like some famous musicians, he chose to use this name as a tribute. It was his way of honoring the mixtapes he loved listening to.
Chuck Nice on TV and Radio
Chuck Nice has been a part of many different shows. He was heard on The Radio Chick, a comedy show in New York City. He also appeared often on Best Week Ever on VH1. Another show he was on was The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest... on truTV.
He performs regularly at comedy clubs in New York City. These clubs include Comic Strip Live and New York Comedy Club. You might have also seen him in commercials. He has been in ads for companies like Direct TV and Tide.
Sharing Science with StarTalk
Chuck Nice often works with famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. An astrophysicist is a scientist who studies stars, planets, and the universe. They co-host a TV show and podcast called StarTalk. On StarTalk, they talk about science in an easy-to-understand and fun way.
Since February 1, 2017, Chuck Nice has also been a permanent co-host. He works on a StarTalk spin-off show called Playing with Science. He hosts this show alongside Gary O'Reilly.
Hosting and Comedy Today
In 2017, Chuck Nice gave a special talk called a TEDTalk. His talk was titled "A Funny Look at the Unintended Consequences of Technology and Human Interaction." He talked about how technology affects our lives.
As of July 2025, Chuck Nice continues to be very busy. He hosts a top-10 countdown show every week on the Centric Network. He also hosts a show on HGTV called Buy Like a Mega-Millionaire.
External links
- Official website: https://www.chucknicecomic.com
