Chuck Nice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chuck Nice
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Nice at Caroline's on Broadway
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Charles Fields
July 10, 1975 |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian, radio personality |
| Years active | 1996 — present |
Chuck Nice (born July 10, 1975) is a well-known American stand-up comedian and a friendly voice you might hear on the radio or see on TV. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Chuck Nice started his career in entertainment by hosting a show at a dance club called The Bank.
He got his unique stage name from another person, a DJ named Chuck Nice from Jersey City, who made popular music mixes in the 1990s. Just like some famous musicians choose names to honor people they admire, Chuck Nice decided to use this name as a tribute to the mixtapes he loved listening to.
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Chuck Nice's Career Highlights
Chuck Nice has had a busy career in comedy and broadcasting. He has been a part of many popular shows and projects.
Early Radio and TV Appearances
Chuck Nice used to be heard on a funny radio show called The Radio Chick in New York City. He was also a regular guest on Best Week Ever on VH1, a show that looked back at the week's pop culture events. You might also have seen him on The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest... on truTV, where he would comment on funny and silly videos.
Comedy Shows and Commercials
Chuck Nice often performs his stand-up comedy routines at famous clubs in New York City, like Comic Strip Live and New York Comedy Club. He has also appeared in commercials for big companies such as Direct TV, Smirnoff, Tide, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Working with Neil deGrasse Tyson
One of Chuck Nice's most famous roles is co-hosting the TV show and podcast StarTalk. On this show, he works alongside the famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. They talk about science in a fun and easy-to-understand way. Since 2017, Chuck Nice has also been a permanent co-host of a StarTalk spin-off show called Playing with Science, where he works with Gary O'Reilly.
Hosting Brain Games and Other Shows
Chuck Nice is also the host of Brain Games on the Road, which you can watch on Nat Geo and Disney+. This show explores how our brains work through fun challenges and experiments. In 2017, he gave a special talk called a TEDTalk, where he shared his funny thoughts on how technology and people interact. As of 2022, he hosts a weekly top-10 countdown show on the Centric Network and also hosts Buy Like a Mega-Millionaire on HGTV, which is about buying expensive homes.
See also
- In Spanish: Chuck Nice para niños
