Daniel Tosh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daniel Tosh
Tosh in 2013
Birth name	Daniel Dwight Tosh
Born	(1975-05-29) May 29, 1975 (age 50) Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany
Medium	Stand-up television
Alma mater	University of Central Florida (BS)
Years active	1997–present
Genres	Observational comedy sarcasm satire
Subject(s)	Everyday life human behavior social awkwardness current events pop culture
Spouse	Carly Hallam ​ (m. 2016)​
Children	2
Notable works and roles	Tosh.0, Brickleberry

Daniel Dwight Tosh (born May 29, 1975) is an American comedian, writer, and producer. He is well-known for his stand-up comedy and for hosting the TV show Tosh.0.

After finishing college at the University of Central Florida with a degree in marketing, Daniel Tosh moved to Los Angeles. He wanted to start a career in comedy. His career really took off in 2001 after he performed on the Late Show with David Letterman. He then appeared on other national TV shows. Two years later, he had his own 30-minute special on Comedy Central Presents.

From 2009 to 2020, Tosh hosted the Comedy Central series Tosh.0. This show featured popular Internet video clips. Daniel Tosh added his own funny comments to these clips. He also went on several comedy tours across the country from 2010 to 2015.

Early Life and Education

Daniel Tosh was born in Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany. His parents were American. He grew up in Titusville, Florida, where his father was a minister. After graduating from Astronaut High School in 1993, Daniel went to the University of Central Florida. He earned a degree in marketing in December 1996.

After college, Tosh moved to Los Angeles. He decided to pursue comedy because he felt growing up in Florida, which he described as "flat, hot, and dumb," inspired his humor.

Comedy Career Highlights

Daniel Tosh began performing in comedy clubs right after college. In 1998, he was featured as one of the "New Faces" at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal. His comedy act was shown on TV in 2000 from Montreal.

His big break came in 2001 with his performance on the Late Show with David Letterman. After that, he appeared on many other popular shows. These included The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He also hosted a local comedy show in Florida called Tens. He even appeared in commercials for Taco Bell.

Tosh was a frequent guest on radio shows like The Bob & Tom Show. In 2003, he had his own 30-minute special on Comedy Central Presents. On June 17, 2007, Comedy Central aired his stand-up special called Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious. He also hosted an episode of Comedy Central's Live at Gotham.

Daniel Tosh appeared in an episode of MTV's Punk'd. He played a small role in the movie The Love Guru starring Mike Myers. He has said that he is not a very good actor.

His comedy special, Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts, first aired on Comedy Central on March 6, 2011. It was watched by many viewers and later released on DVD.

Tosh was also an executive producer for the Comedy Central animated show Brickleberry. He also provided the voice for the character "Malloy" in the show. Brickleberry ran for three seasons.

In 2013, Forbes magazine estimated Daniel Tosh's net worth. He was among the top-earning comedians, mostly from his stage shows.

Tosh.0 Television Show

Daniel Tosh's Comedy Central television show Tosh.0 started on June 5, 2009. The show was known for featuring funny Internet video clips. Tosh would add his own humorous and often bold comments to these videos. He has explained that his humor is meant to be funny.

Tosh Show Podcast

In November 2023, Daniel Tosh launched a podcast called Tosh Show. It is available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts. The podcast follows a common format, with guests joining him in the studio. His neighbor, Eddie, who also helped create Tosh.0, works behind the camera and sometimes joins in. The podcast also includes video clips from the internet. The first episode came out on November 14, 2023, and new episodes are released every Tuesday.

Personal Life

Daniel Tosh has one brother and two sisters. He has mentioned that he sometimes feels nervous about speaking in public.

He married writer Carly Hallam on April 17, 2016. They had a private ceremony in Malibu, California. They have two children together. In 2018, Daniel Tosh's home was affected by the Woolsey Fire.

Helping Others

Daniel Tosh has used his comedy to help others. He participated in a show to support the family of comedian Greg Giraldo. He also helped raise money for disaster relief in Alabama.

He has hosted an annual stand-up show called "Tosh Saves The World." This show has featured other famous comedians like Bo Burnham and Chelsea Peretti. The money raised from these shows goes to different charities.

Discography

• True Stories I Made Up (Compact Disc, 2005)
• Completely Serious (DVD, 2007)
• Happy Thoughts (CD/DVD, March 8, 2011)
• People Pleaser (April 19, 2016)

Comedy Tours

• "Tosh Tour Twenty Ten" (2010)
• "Tosh Tour On Ice" (2011)
• "Tosh Tour Twenty Twelve" (2012)
• "Tosh Tour June Gloom" (2013)
• "The Great Nor'easter Tour" (2015)
• "Florida Trash" (2022)
• "Daniel Tosh Live" (2025)

Film and Television Appearances