Nikki Glaser
Biography
Nikki Glaser, born June 1 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American stand‑up comedian, actress, and television host. She hosted the Comedy Central series Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which premiered in 2016, and later fronted the E! reality program Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? in 2022. Glaser also hosted the Bravo dating show Blind Date in 2019 and the HBO Max and The CW series FBoy Island from 2021 to 2023, along with its spinoff Lovers and Liars on The CW. In 2025 she served as the solo host of the Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first woman to do so alone. As an actress, she appeared in Amy Schumer’s films Trainwreck (2015) and I Feel Pretty (2018) and made television appearances on Inside Amy Schumer.
Career overview
Nikki Glaser, born June 1 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American stand‑up comedian, actress, and television host. She first gained prominence as the host of the Comedy Central series Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which premiered in 2016. Building on that visibility, she led the 2022 reality series Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? on E! and later anchored the dating program Blind Date in 2019 on Bravo. From 2021 through 2023 she served as host of the reality competition FBoy Island, which aired on HBO Max and The CW, and she also hosted its spin‑off Lovers and Liars on The CW.
In addition to her hosting duties, Glaser has pursued an acting career that includes supporting roles in two Amy Schumer comedy films: Trainwreck (2015) and I Feel Pretty (2018). She has also appeared on the sketch comedy series Inside Amy Schumer. In 2025 she became the first solo female host of the Golden Globe Awards, marking a historic milestone for the ceremony. Across television and film, Glaser’s work reflects a blend of comedic performance and reality‑program hosting, establishing her as a recognizable figure in contemporary American entertainment.
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126 titles- The Angry Birds Movie 3 (2026) as (voice)
- Funny AF with Kevin Hart (2026) as Self - Judge
- Steps (2026) as Priscilla (voice)
- Nikki Glaser: Good Girl (2026) as Self
- Nikki Glaser: Good Girl (2026) Writer
- Nikki Glaser: Good Girl (2026) Executive Producer
- The Adam Ray Show (2026) as Self - Guest
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Comedian, 5'9"
- The Real Cost of Eggs: World's Largest Egg Farm Investigation (2025) as Narrator
- Dinner Time Live with David Chang (2024) as Self
- Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry (2024) as Self
- Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity (2024) as Self - Guest
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024) as Self
- The Roast of Tom Brady (2024) as Self
- Lovers and Liars (2024) as Self - Host
- Lovers and Liars (2024) Executive Producer
- Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (2024) as Self
- Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (2024) Writer
- Dr Phil LIVE! (2023) as Self
- Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self
- Barmageddon (2022) as Self - Contestant
- Cursed Friends (2022) as Phoebe Schluss
- Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? (2022) as Self
- Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth (2022) as Self
- Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth (2022) Executive Producer
- Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth (2022) Writer
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- FBoy Island (2021) as Self - Host
- FBoy Island (2021) Executive Producer
- That's My Jam (2021) as Self - Guest
- The Netflix Afterparty (2021) as Self
- Cooking with Paris (2021) as Self
- Hysterical (2021) as Self
- Sex: Unzipped (2021) as Self
- OnlyFans: Selling Sexy (2021) as Self
- Close Enough (2020) as Ranessa (voice)
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant
- I Can See Your Voice (2020) as Self - Guest Panelist
- History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Circle (2020) as Self
- The Cabin with Bert Kreischer (2020) as Self
- Best of Stand-up 2020 (2020) as Self
- Funny Pains (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Snowstorm
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Snowstorm (archive footage)
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- Blind Date (2019) as Self - Host
- Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) as Self
- Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin (2019) as Self
- Nikki Glaser: Bangin' (2019) as Self
- Nikki Glaser: Bangin' (2019) Writer
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Guest Judge
- A.P. Bio (2018) as Chloe
- I Feel Pretty (2018) as Woman at LL HQ
- The Fix (2018) as Self - Guest
- Alone Together (2018) as Annette
- LadyGang (2018) as Self
- The Degenerates (2018)
- Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis (2018) as Self
- Poop Talk (2018) as Self
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self
- Drop the Mic (2017)
- Punching Henry (2017) as Claire the Bartender
- The Standups (2017)
- Gutbuster (2017) as Self
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Party Legends (2016)
- Not Safe with Nikki Glaser (2016) as Self
- Not Safe with Nikki Glaser (2016) Creator
- Nikki Glaser: Perfect (2016) as Self
- Nikki Glaser: Perfect (2016) Executive Producer
- Nikki Glaser: Perfect (2016) Writer
- Ali Wong: Baby Cobra (2016) Thanks
- Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016) as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Adam Ruins Everything (2015)
- Trainwreck (2015) as Lisa
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- I Am Road Comic (2014) as Self
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Women Who Kill (2013) as Self
- Women Who Kill (2013) Writer
- Nikki Glaser: The Half Hour (2013) as Self
- Nikki Glaser: The Half Hour (2013) Writer
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Burn with Jeff Ross (2012) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- I Am Comic (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Punching the Clown (2009) as Olympia
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Project Runway (2004) as Self - Guest Judge
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest Host
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Bachelorette (2003) as Self
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Host
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Presenter
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Host
- The Fifth Wheel
- Untitled Universal Romantic Comedy Writer
- Untitled Universal Romantic Comedy Producer
- Untitled Mash Game Inspired Film
- Untitled Mash Game Inspired Film Producer
- Untitled Mash Game Inspired Film Writer
- Unsettling
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nikki Glaser best known for?
Nikki Glaser is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Angry Birds Movie 3 (2026), Steps (2026), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), Taiwan Canasta (1985).
When and where was Nikki Glaser born?
Nikki Glaser was born on June 1, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Nikki Glaser have?
Nikki Glaser has accumulated over 126 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Nikki Glaser's background in cinema and television?
Nikki Glaser, born June 1 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American stand‑up comedian, actress, and television host. She hosted the Comedy Central series Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which premiered in 2016, and later fronted the E! reality program Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? in 2022. Glaser also hosted the Bravo dating s...