Nate Jackson (comedian)
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| Born | August 14, 1983 Lacey, Washington, US |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Website | Official website |
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| Followers | 4.5 million |
| Likes | 169 million |
Last updated: July 15, 2025 | |
Nate Jackson is an American stand-up comedian. Jackson was a contributor for Wild 'n Out.[1] He has also appeared on Young Rock and his own television special on Netflix titled Nate Jackson: Super Funny.
Career
Jackson was born on August 14, 1983, and raised in Lacey/Olympia, Washington.[2]
He studied organizational communications at Eastern Washington University and graduated in 2006.[3] While attending university, Jackson was dared by one of his friends to enter a comedy contest. After graduating from Eastern, he pursued his comedy career in Hollywood, California.[4] Jackson was a semi-finalist at the 2007 Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival (BABCCF), first runner-up in the 2008 Seattle International Comedy Competition, and finalist in the 2008 California Comedy Festival.[5]
When he moved back to Tacoma, Washington, he performed at numerous comedy rooms around the greater Puget Sound area. Jackson launched the “Super Funny Comedy Show” in 2010.[2] That same year, Jackson won the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition hosted by the Full Vision Arts Foundation.[5] In 2021, Jackson opened up his own comedy club called "Super Funny Comedy Club." His club is one of only four Black-owned comedy clubs in the United States and the biggest in the Pacific Northwest.[4]
Jackson has had presence on various social media platforms, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson committed to TikTok, having been convinced by Matt Rife, who also found commercial success via social media.[6]
At the end of 2024, Jackson closed the Super Funny Comedy Club with no explanation.[7] In early 2025, Jackson re-opened the club within the Courtyard Tacoma Downtown Marriott, which allowed the club to have more staffing, resources, and accommodations.[8]
In 2023, Jackson signed with CAA for representation.[9]
Jackson's debut standup special premiered on Netflix on July 8, 2025.[10] Jackson is set to star in The Office spinoff show titled The Paper.[11]
Style
Jackson is known for his high-energy style and crowd work. His stand-up utilizes extensive audience interaction.[2][5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2011–2012 | Will to Live | Bobby Maulsey | TV docuseries | [12] |
| 2013 | The P Word | Himself | Comedy short; Also wrote, directed, and edited | |
| 2014 | Tosh.0 | Himself | 1 episode | [13] |
| Marvin Road | Zeke | Short film; Also writer. | ||
| 2015 | She Wins | Nate | Feature film | |
| Laff Mobb's We Got Next | Writer | 1 episode | ||
| 2017 | Cause and Effect | Rob | Short-film | |
| All Def Comedy | Himself | 1 episode | [14] | |
| 2018 | Wild 'n Out | Himself | 13 episodes; Also creative consultant | |
| Coming to the Stage | Creator | 1 episode; Also writer. | ||
| 2020 | Love & Brotherhood | Arnold | TV series | |
| 2021 | My Dead Dad | Ron | Television film | [15] |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Homeowner | 1 episode | [16] | |
| 2021–22 | Young Rock | Junkyard Dog | 5 episodes | [17] |
| 2022 | American Dreamer | Valet | Film | |
| Spirited | Recruit Guy | Film | ||
| 2023 | Love & Brotherhood Sequel | Arnold | Film | |
| 2025 | Good Fortune | Denny's employee | Post-production |
Standup Specials
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nate Jackson: Super Funny | Also writer and executive producer; Netflix special |
Tours
- Super Funny World Tour (2024-2025)
- Big Dog Tour (2025-present)[10]
References
- ^ Jackson, Nate (July 7, 2025). "Nate Jackson made his name on viral crowd work, but his comedy is built on much more than that". LA Times. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Nate Jackson". ESPN700. June 18, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "Notable Eagle Alumni". EWU Alumni Association. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b "Nate Jackson - Bio". Nate Jackson Enterprises. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c Dannen, Laura (April 23, 2010). "Seattle's Nate Jackson Wins Bay Area Comedy Competition". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Ho, Rodney (March 5, 2024). "Rising star stand-up comic Nate Jackson has become the king of crowd work". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Mike A. (January 17, 2025). "Tacoma comedian talks 'The Office' role, Netflix special and more". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Sailor, Craig (February 11, 2025). "Nate Jackson's closed comedy club comes back to life in new location, with plenty of improvements". The News Tribune. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 6, 2023). "Comedian Nate Jackson Signs With CAA". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (June 16, 2025). "Comedian Nate Jackson Inks Netflix Deal For Debut Special 'Super Funny'". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 20, 2024). "'The Office': Peacock Followup Series From Greg Daniels & Michael Koman's Adds 7 Including Mo Welch & Nate Jackson". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "Will to Live". Will to Live.
- ^ "Misses Every Layup". Tosh.0. Season 6. Episode 9. April 15, 2014. Comedy Central. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "Episode 3". All Def Comedy. Season 1. Episode 3. December 15, 2017. HBO.
- ^ Kenny, Glenn (June 1, 2022). "'My Dead Dad' Review: Learning the Ropes, Thanks to an Inheritance". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Irma Kostroski". Curb Your Enthusiasm. December 5, 2021. HBO.
- ^ Sailor, Craig (December 29, 2024). "Tacoma's Nate Jackson's star is rising with 'The Office' role and Netflix comedy special". The News Tribune. Retrieved March 23, 2025.