Nate Bargatze

Performer

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Born March 25, 1979Age 47

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Cast appearances (5)

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A little backstory.

Nate Bargatze is an American stand-up comedian from Tennessee known for an understated delivery and stories about everyday misunderstandings, work, and family life. His specials include The Tennessee Kid, The Greatest Average American, Hello World, and Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, building longer comic stories from apparently simple observations.

Bargatze hosted Saturday Night Live in 2023 and returned in 2024. His appearances included George Washington sketches that turn questions about the future United States into jokes about its inconsistent measurements and customs. His television sketch work carries the same calm delivery and matter-of-fact confusion that characterize his stand-up performances.

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