Chad Daniels: Biography of an American Comedian

Chad Daniels is an accomplished American comedian known for his engaging stand-up performances and successful comedy albums.

He started performing standup at an open mic night at ACME Comedy Company in Minneapolis in 1998. In March 2023, fellow comedian Kelsey Cook announced on Sirius XM's Jim and Sam Show that she and Daniels were dating.

Career Highlights

Daniels has released seven albums, three with Stand Up! Records. His albums have reached the top 10 on the Billboard comedy charts three times:

  • No. 2 for 2017's Footprints On The Moon
  • No. 6 for 2019's Dad Chaniels
  • No. 7 for 2014's Natural Selection

As of 2019, his albums have been streamed more than 700 million times. Footprints on the Moon also reached No.

Here's a summary of his albums:

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Album Title Year Label
Busy Being Awesome Unknown Stand Up! Records
You're the Best Unknown Stand Up! Records
Natural Selection 2014 Stand Up! Records

Chad Daniels | 4 - The Chore List | Dad Chaniels

Notable Performances and Recognition

Daniels has received significant recognition throughout his career:

  • In 2004, he performed in the New Faces show at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.
  • He has appeared on the Late Late show on CBS with Craig Kilbourn and Craig Ferguson.
  • In 2006, he was featured on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham.
  • He was named “Artist of the Year” in comedy by City Pages in 2009.
  • Daniels has been seen numerous times on “The Bob and Tom Television program”.
  • He performed at the Aspen Comedy Festival for Rooftop Comedy and was given the award Comic’s Comic.
  • His Comedy Central Presents… Chad Daniels half-hour special was voted #5 of all time in 2010.
  • He is one of 13 comedians who can say they were on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.
  • Daniels was invited back to the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal to perform in The Masters Show.

Personal Life

Daniels is divorced and has a son and a daughter. He hosts another weekly podcast, Pretend Problems, with his girlfriend and fellow comedian Kelsey Cook.

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