Full Name: | Jason Eric Nash |
Born: | May 23, 1973 (age 50) |
Birthplace: | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
Height: | 5‘ 11" |
Relationship Status: | Married to Carlie Casey |
Net Worth: | $2 million |
Social Media: | Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube |
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jason Nash was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up with a passion for making people laugh. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy and entertainment. Nash started performing stand-up comedy at iconic LA clubs like The Comedy Store and Improv. His self-written songs, physical comedy, and high energy routines quickly earned him a local fanbase.
Nash got his big break when he started getting recurring roles on comedy shows like Reno 911!, 1000 Ways to Die, and Supernatural. His natural comedic charm made him shine on screen and landed him bigger parts over time. Some of his most memorable early TV appearances include:
- Stuntman on Reno 911!
- Disgruntled airplane passenger on 1000 Ways to Die
- Lester in an episode of Supernatural
Gaining Fame on Vine
When Vine launched in 2013, Nash recognized it as a revolutionary platform for comedy. He began creating Vines featuring parody songs, sketches, and hilarious commentary on everyday life. Almost overnight, his following grew exponentially. Some of his most legendary Vines include:
- "Splashville" – A Taylor Swift spoof about being shy at the public pool
- "In Da Club" – Nash remixes the 50 Cent song from an adult perspective
Collaborations with Viners like Brandon Calvillo, Amanda Cerny, and King Bach expanded his audience even more. At its peak, Nash amassed over 2.7 million Vine followers, making him one of the top stars on the platform.
YouTube Success and Podcasting
When Vine shut down in 2016, Nash leaned into YouTube. His channel "Jason Nash" features comedy sketches and vlogs that capture his quirky personality. His most popular series "Jason Nash is Married" gives a hilarious window into life as a middle-aged married man. It currently has over 1 million dedicated subscribers.
Nash also launched the massively successful "Views" podcast along with filmmaker David Dobrik. Their unfiltered, honest takes on pop culture quickly made it one of the top comedy podcasts around. As of 2023, Views has over 200 million downloads.
Acting Projects
In addition to internet content, Nash has landed roles in shows like The Goldbergs, How I Met Your Mother, and movies including FML and Jason Nash is Married. He starred as an eccentric neighbor in The Goldbergs and a prank caller in How I Met Your Mother. In 2014, Nash wrote, directed and starred in Jason Nash Is Married – a feature length mockumentary style comedy.
Fun Facts About Jason Nash
- He originally studied journalism in college before pursuing comedy
- Nash loves photography and takes artsy nature photos in his spare time
- He has two kids with wife Carlie Casey
- Nash got his start in an improv comedy group in college
- He performed at the iconic Comedy Store club for 10 years
With his quick wit, expressive personality, and multi-media content, Jason Nash has solidified himself as an iconic entertainer. He continues to push creative boundaries and deliver laughs across television, film, podcasts, and the internet. Nash‘s comedic talents are timeless – charming audiences for over 20 years and counting.