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'''Michael Kosta''' (born September 27, 1979) is an American [[Stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]. In July 2017, he joined ''[[The Daily Show]]'' as a correspondent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/arts/television/comedy-central-michael-kosta-new-daily-show-correspondent.html?_r=0|title=Comedy Central Announces New 'Daily Show' Correspondent|last=Deb|first=Sopan|date=July 11, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=July 11, 2017|archive-date=October 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012094505/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/arts/television/comedy-central-michael-kosta-new-daily-show-correspondent.html?_r=0|url-status=live}}</ref> He has also hosted ''[[The Comment Section]]'' for the [[E! Network]] with producer [[Joel McHale]] as well as co-hosting [[Fox Sports 1]]’s ''Crowd Goes Wild''.
'''Michael Kosta''' (born September 27, 1979) is an American [[Stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]]. In July 2017, he joined ''[[The Daily Show]]'' as a correspondent and is now a senior correspondent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/arts/television/comedy-central-michael-kosta-new-daily-show-correspondent.html?_r=0|title=Comedy Central Announces New 'Daily Show' Correspondent|last=Deb|first=Sopan|date=July 11, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=July 11, 2017|archive-date=October 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012094505/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/arts/television/comedy-central-michael-kosta-new-daily-show-correspondent.html?_r=0|url-status=live}}</ref> He has also hosted ''[[The Comment Section]]'' for the [[E! Network]] with producer [[Joel McHale]] as well as co-hosting [[Fox Sports 1]]’s ''Crowd Goes Wild''.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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=== Stand-up comedy ===
=== Stand-up comedy ===
[[File:Michael Kosta - Stand up comedy.jpg|thumb|left|American comedian Michael Kosta in January 2016]]Kosta has had major appearances on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Show Tracker|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/03/wednesdays-talk-shows-1.html|accessdate=December 15, 2011|newspaper=LA Times|date=March 15, 2011|archive-date=March 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320044520/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/03/wednesdays-talk-shows-1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/michael-kosta/credits/288889/304015/|title = Michael Kosta|website = TVGuide.com|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = August 4, 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180804014226/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/michael-kosta/credits/288889/304015/|url-status = live}}</ref> ''[[Chelsea Lately]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/drafthouse/event.aspx?eid=1223|title = Michael Kosta LIVE from the Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, and Comedy Central - Now Playing at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse in Arlington Virginia VA|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = May 13, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160513184235/http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/drafthouse/event.aspx?eid=1223|url-status = live}}</ref> and ''[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]''<ref>{{Citation|last = Late Night with Seth Meyers|title = Michael Kosta Stand-Up Performance - Late Night with Seth Meyers|date = 2015-07-31|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ckePS0ReOI|accessdate = 2016-05-12|archive-date = December 15, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151215171504/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ckePS0ReOI|url-status = live}}</ref> as well as a half-hour [[Comedy Central]] special called ''[[Comedy Central Presents]]: Michael Kosta'',<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.cc.com/comedians/michael-kosta|title = Michael Kosta {{!}} Stand-Up Comedian {{!}} Comedy Central Stand-Up|website = Comedy Central|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = June 16, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160616164431/http://www.cc.com/comedians/michael-kosta|url-status = live}}</ref> in January 2011. He has also made appearances on [[TruTV]]'s ''World's Dumbest''<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.hollywood.com/tv/trutv-presents-world-s-dumbest-59497427/credits/|title = truTV Presents: World's Dumbest... {{!}} Full Cast and Credits {{!}} 2008|last = Staff|first = Hollywood.com|date = 2015-01-30|website = Hollywood.com|language = en-US|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = May 13, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160513184841/http://www.hollywood.com/tv/trutv-presents-world-s-dumbest-59497427/credits/|url-status = live}}</ref>'','' performed at the [[HBO]] Comedy Festival in [[Aspen]],<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.thecomedymix.com/?portfolio=michael-kosta-2|title = Michael Kosta » The Comedy MIX -|website = www.thecomedymix.com|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = September 7, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150907220934/http://www.thecomedymix.com/?portfolio=michael-kosta-2|url-status = live}}</ref> and at the [[Montreal]] [[Just for Laughs Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.cbc.ca/justforlaughs/lineup.html|title = Just For Laughs - CBC Television|website = www.cbc.ca|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = May 30, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160530160856/http://www.cbc.ca/justforlaughs/lineup.html|url-status = live}}</ref> Kosta also shot a [[Television pilot|pilot]] with Comedy Central called ''Overloaded with Michael Kosta'' in fall 2011,<ref>{{cite web|last=Molloy|first=Tim|title=Ross, Brothers, Mirman all developing Comedy Central shows|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-comedycentral-idUSTRE7B625220111207|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=December 15, 2011|date=Dec 7, 2011|archive-date=June 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630220613/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-comedycentral-idUSTRE7B625220111207|url-status=live}}</ref> but as of October 2012, it has not been broadcast. In 2013, Kosta filmed his own mini-sitcom for network TV under the auspices of FOX's Shortcom Comedy Hour<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thecomicscomic.com/2013/02/13/neal-brennan-dov-davidoff-michael-kosta-kevin-smith-and-ali-wong-taping-fox-shortcoms/|title=Neal Brennan, Dov Davidoff, Michael Kosta, Kevin Smith and Ali Wong taping FOX "Shortcoms"|date=2013-02-13|website=The Comic's Comic|access-date=2016-06-08|archive-date=July 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701163906/http://thecomicscomic.com/2013/02/13/neal-brennan-dov-davidoff-michael-kosta-kevin-smith-and-ali-wong-taping-fox-shortcoms/|url-status=live}}</ref> with fellow comedians [[Neal Brennan]], [[Dov Davidoff]], [[Kevin Smith]], and [[Ali Wong]]. In 2015, Kosta released his first comedy album on Comedy Dynamics Records, Comedy For Attractive People.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://improvtx.com/comic/michael+kosta/|title=Michael Kosta at Improv, Texas|website=Improv, Texas|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-02|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404234203/https://improvtx.com/comic/michael+kosta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Most recently, Michael also released his 1-hour Comedy Central Stand-up Special, Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.<ref>{{Cite web |title='I Wanted A Special That Followed My Career': Michael Kosta On 'Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.' Comedy Central Special & 'The Daily Show' |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/michael-kosta-comedy-central-special-the-daily-show/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=www.cbsnews.com |date=December 11, 2020 |language=en-US |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404235007/https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/michael-kosta-comedy-central-special-the-daily-show/ |url-status=live }}</ref> in 2022.
[[File:Michael Kosta - Stand up comedy.jpg|thumb|Kosta in 2016]]Kosta has had major appearances on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Show Tracker|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/03/wednesdays-talk-shows-1.html|accessdate=December 15, 2011|newspaper=LA Times|date=March 15, 2011|archive-date=March 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320044520/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/03/wednesdays-talk-shows-1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/michael-kosta/credits/288889/304015/|title = Michael Kosta|website = TVGuide.com|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = August 4, 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180804014226/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/michael-kosta/credits/288889/304015/|url-status = live}}</ref> ''[[Chelsea Lately]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/drafthouse/event.aspx?eid=1223|title = Michael Kosta LIVE from the Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, and Comedy Central - Now Playing at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse in Arlington Virginia VA|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = May 13, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160513184235/http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/drafthouse/event.aspx?eid=1223|url-status = live}}</ref> and ''[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]''<ref>{{Citation|last = Late Night with Seth Meyers|title = Michael Kosta Stand-Up Performance - Late Night with Seth Meyers|date = 2015-07-31|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ckePS0ReOI|accessdate = 2016-05-12|archive-date = December 15, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151215171504/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ckePS0ReOI|url-status = live}}</ref> as well as a half-hour [[Comedy Central]] special called ''[[Comedy Central Presents]]: Michael Kosta'',<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.cc.com/comedians/michael-kosta|title = Michael Kosta {{!}} Stand-Up Comedian {{!}} Comedy Central Stand|website = Comedy Central|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = June 16, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160616164431/http://www.cc.com/comedians/michael-kosta|url-status = dead}}</ref> in January 2011. He has also made appearances on [[TruTV]]'s ''World's Dumbest''<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.hollywood.com/tv/trutv-presents-world-s-dumbest-59497427/credits/|title = truTV Presents: World's Dumbest... {{!}} Full Cast and Credits {{!}} 2008|last = Staff|first = Hollywood.com|date = 2015-01-30|website = Hollywood.com|language = en-US|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = May 13, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160513184841/http://www.hollywood.com/tv/trutv-presents-world-s-dumbest-59497427/credits/|url-status = live}}</ref>'','' performed at the [[HBO]] Comedy Festival in [[Aspen]],<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.thecomedymix.com/?portfolio=michael-kosta-2|title = Michael Kosta » The Comedy MIX -|website = www.thecomedymix.com|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = September 7, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150907220934/http://www.thecomedymix.com/?portfolio=michael-kosta-2|url-status = live}}</ref> and at the [[Montreal]] [[Just for Laughs Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.cbc.ca/justforlaughs/lineup.html|title = Just For Laughs - CBC Television|website = www.cbc.ca|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = May 30, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160530160856/http://www.cbc.ca/justforlaughs/lineup.html|url-status = live}}</ref> Kosta also shot a [[Television pilot|pilot]] with Comedy Central called ''Overloaded with Michael Kosta'' in fall 2011,<ref>{{cite web|last=Molloy|first=Tim|title=Ross, Brothers, Mirman all developing Comedy Central shows|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-comedycentral-idUSTRE7B625220111207|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=December 15, 2011|date=Dec 7, 2011|archive-date=June 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630220613/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-comedycentral-idUSTRE7B625220111207|url-status=live}}</ref> but as of October 2012, it has not been broadcast. In 2013, Kosta filmed his own mini-sitcom for network TV under the auspices of FOX's Shortcom Comedy Hour with fellow comedians [[Neal Brennan]], [[Dov Davidoff]], [[Kevin Smith]], and [[Ali Wong]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thecomicscomic.com/2013/02/13/neal-brennan-dov-davidoff-michael-kosta-kevin-smith-and-ali-wong-taping-fox-shortcoms/|title=Neal Brennan, Dov Davidoff, Michael Kosta, Kevin Smith and Ali Wong taping FOX "Shortcoms"|date=2013-02-13|website=The Comic's Comic|access-date=2016-06-08|archive-date=July 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701163906/http://thecomicscomic.com/2013/02/13/neal-brennan-dov-davidoff-michael-kosta-kevin-smith-and-ali-wong-taping-fox-shortcoms/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015, Kosta released his first comedy album on Comedy Dynamics Records, ''Comedy For Attractive People''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://improvtx.com/comic/michael+kosta/|title=Michael Kosta at Improv, Texas|website=Improv, Texas|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-02|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404234203/https://improvtx.com/comic/michael+kosta/|url-status=live}}</ref> Kosta released his one-hour Comedy Central Stand-up Special, ''Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.''<ref>{{Cite web |title='I Wanted A Special That Followed My Career': Michael Kosta On 'Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.' Comedy Central Special & 'The Daily Show' |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/michael-kosta-comedy-central-special-the-daily-show/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=www.cbsnews.com |date=December 11, 2020 |language=en-US |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404235007/https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/michael-kosta-comedy-central-special-the-daily-show/ |url-status=live }}</ref> in 2022.


=== On TV ===
=== On TV ===
Kosta has hosted several TV shows:
Kosta has hosted several TV shows:
* Correspondent on the [[Daily Show with Trevor Noah]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah/news-team|title=The Daily Show - News Team|last=|first=|date=2020|website=The Daily Show with Trevor Noah|access-date=|archive-date=January 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110205139/http://www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah/news-team|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Correspondent on the ''[[Daily Show with Trevor Noah]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah/news-team|title=The Daily Show - News Team|last=|first=|date=2020|website=The Daily Show with Trevor Noah|access-date=|archive-date=January 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110205139/http://www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah/news-team|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Fox Sports Detroit]] show, "CCHA: All Access" won two Michigan Emmys for Outstanding Host in a TV Series<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://revuewm.com/arts-culture/comedy/item/1793-michael-kosta-comes-home-to-michigan|title=Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan|last=Spanninga|first=Josh|website=revuewm.com|access-date=2016-06-08|archive-date=August 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817043516/http://revuewm.com/arts-culture/comedy/item/1793-michael-kosta-comes-home-to-michigan|url-status=live}}</ref> (2011)
*[[Fox Sports Detroit]] show, "CCHA: All Access" won two Michigan Emmys for Outstanding Host in a TV Series<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://revuewm.com/arts-culture/comedy/item/1793-michael-kosta-comes-home-to-michigan|title=Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan|last=Spanninga|first=Josh|website=revuewm.com|access-date=2016-06-08|archive-date=August 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817043516/http://revuewm.com/arts-culture/comedy/item/1793-michael-kosta-comes-home-to-michigan|url-status=live}}</ref> (2011)
* Backstage host of the 63rd Primetime [[Emmy Award]]s “Backstage Live,”<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://variety.com/2011/tv/reviews/63rd-primetime-emmy-awards-1117946142/|title = Review: '63rd Primetime Emmy Awards'|last = Wallenstein|first = Andrew|date = 2011-09-19|website = Variety|language = en-US|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = October 22, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161022232024/http://variety.com/2011/tv/reviews/63rd-primetime-emmy-awards-1117946142/|url-status = live}}</ref> on [http://www.emmy.com Emmy.com]’s (2011)
* Backstage host of the 63rd Primetime [[Emmy Award]]s “Backstage Live,”<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://variety.com/2011/tv/reviews/63rd-primetime-emmy-awards-1117946142/|title = Review: '63rd Primetime Emmy Awards'|last = Wallenstein|first = Andrew|date = 2011-09-19|website = Variety|language = en-US|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = October 22, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161022232024/http://variety.com/2011/tv/reviews/63rd-primetime-emmy-awards-1117946142/|url-status = live}}</ref> on [http://www.emmy.com Emmy.com]’s (2011)
* Co-host of [[Attack of the Show!]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-12-03|title=Attack of the Show! (12/3/2012)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2x3f3e4HSQ|website=[[YouTube]]|access-date=June 19, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205106/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2x3f3e4HSQ|url-status=live}}</ref> and the Next Day [[T.J. Miller]] (T.J. Miller on Hosting Comedy Central's "Mash Up"){{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
* Co-host of ''[[Attack of the Show!]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-12-03|title=Attack of the Show! (12/3/2012)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2x3f3e4HSQ|website=[[YouTube]]|access-date=June 19, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205106/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2x3f3e4HSQ|url-status=live}}</ref> and the Next Day [[T.J. Miller]] (T.J. Miller on Hosting Comedy Central's "Mash Up"){{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
* Featured comedian on E!’s ''[[The Soup Investigates]]'', where he led the segment "Spoilers in the Streets"
* Featured comedian on E!’s ''[[The Soup Investigates]]'', where he led the segment "Spoilers in the Streets"
* Catch on NBC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2011/01/nbc-fremantle-catch-game-show-hosts-96432/|title=NBC & Fremantle 'Catch' Game Show Hosts|last=Andreeva|first=Nikki Finke, Nellie|date=2011-01-14|website=Deadline|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-08|archive-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023112243/http://deadline.com/2011/01/nbc-fremantle-catch-game-show-hosts-96432/|url-status=live}}</ref> (2014)
* Catch on NBC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2011/01/nbc-fremantle-catch-game-show-hosts-96432/|title=NBC & Fremantle 'Catch' Game Show Hosts|last=Andreeva|first=Nikki Finke, Nellie|date=2011-01-14|website=Deadline|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-08|archive-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023112243/http://deadline.com/2011/01/nbc-fremantle-catch-game-show-hosts-96432/|url-status=live}}</ref> (2014)
* Co-host of [[Fox Sports 1]] daytime talk show '[[Crowd Goes Wild]]<ref>{{Cite web|title='Daily Show' Star Reflects on Time With Regis Philbin on Fox Sports Show 'Crowd Goes Wild'|url=https://popculture.com/celebrity/news/regis-philbin-daily-show-michael-kosta-reflects-time-crowd-goes-wild/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Celebrity|date=July 26, 2020 |language=en|archive-date=November 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125112441/https://popculture.com/celebrity/news/regis-philbin-daily-show-michael-kosta-reflects-time-crowd-goes-wild/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Co-host of [[Fox Sports 1]] daytime talk show ''[[Crowd Goes Wild]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title='Daily Show' Star Reflects on Time With Regis Philbin on Fox Sports Show 'Crowd Goes Wild'|url=https://popculture.com/celebrity/news/regis-philbin-daily-show-michael-kosta-reflects-time-crowd-goes-wild/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Celebrity|date=July 26, 2020 |language=en|archive-date=November 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125112441/https://popculture.com/celebrity/news/regis-philbin-daily-show-michael-kosta-reflects-time-crowd-goes-wild/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Co-producer and host of [[The Comment Section]]<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.accesshollywood.com/videos/michael-kostas-comment-section-finds-whats-in-the-basement-of-the-internet-52473/|title = Michael Kosta's 'Comment Section' Finds What's In The Basement Of The Internet|website = Access Hollywood|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = August 7, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160807034608/https://www.accesshollywood.com/videos/michael-kostas-comment-section-finds-whats-in-the-basement-of-the-internet-52473/|url-status = live}}</ref> on The E! Network.
* Co-producer and host of ''[[The Comment Section]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.accesshollywood.com/videos/michael-kostas-comment-section-finds-whats-in-the-basement-of-the-internet-52473/|title = Michael Kosta's 'Comment Section' Finds What's In The Basement Of The Internet|website = Access Hollywood|access-date = 2016-05-12|archive-date = August 7, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160807034608/https://www.accesshollywood.com/videos/michael-kostas-comment-section-finds-whats-in-the-basement-of-the-internet-52473/|url-status = live}}</ref> on The E! Network.
* Michael Kosta has since hosted seasons one and two of Warm & Fuzzy on the Tennis Channel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-23 |title='She Lives Like a Princess' - Bianca Andreescu Spills Fascinating Details About Her Dog Coco |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-she-lives-like-a-princess-bianca-andreescu-spills-fascinating-details-about-her-dog-coco/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=EssentiallySports |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404071959/https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-she-lives-like-a-princess-bianca-andreescu-spills-fascinating-details-about-her-dog-coco/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Host of seasons one and two of ''Warm & Fuzzy'' on the Tennis Channel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-23 |title='She Lives Like a Princess' - Bianca Andreescu Spills Fascinating Details About Her Dog Coco |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-she-lives-like-a-princess-bianca-andreescu-spills-fascinating-details-about-her-dog-coco/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=EssentiallySports |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404071959/https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-she-lives-like-a-princess-bianca-andreescu-spills-fascinating-details-about-her-dog-coco/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Guest on the Joe Rogan Experience.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harmon |first=Molly |date=2020-12-29 |title='Joe Rogan Experience' Fans Are Upset That Full Episodes Aren't On YouTube Anymore |url=https://www.thethings.com/joe-rogan-experience-fans-are-upset-that-full-episodes-arent-on-youtube-anymore/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=TheThings |language=en |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419000228/https://www.thethings.com/joe-rogan-experience-fans-are-upset-that-full-episodes-arent-on-youtube-anymore/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Guest on ''[[The Joe Rogan Experience]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harmon |first=Molly |date=2020-12-29 |title='Joe Rogan Experience' Fans Are Upset That Full Episodes Aren't On YouTube Anymore |url=https://www.thethings.com/joe-rogan-experience-fans-are-upset-that-full-episodes-arent-on-youtube-anymore/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=TheThings |language=en |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419000228/https://www.thethings.com/joe-rogan-experience-fans-are-upset-that-full-episodes-arent-on-youtube-anymore/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Guest Host on [[The Daily Show]]. Upcoming (October 16).<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1712564194753860022 |url=https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1712564194753860022 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}</ref>
* Guest host on ''[[The Daily Show]]'' (week of October 16, 2023 & February 26, 2024).<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1712564194753860022 |url=https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1712564194753860022 |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}</ref>
* Host as well as Co-host of ''[[The Daily Show]]'' in 2024


=== Tennis ===
=== Tennis ===
Kosta played tennis on the ITF and ATP tour<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michael Kosta {{!}} Overview {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/michael-kosta/k573/overview |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=ATP Tour |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419001002/https://www.atptour.com/en/players/michael-kosta/k573/overview |url-status=live }}</ref> for two years before being hired as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach for the University of Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spanninga |first=Josh |title=Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan |url=https://revuewm.com/arts/comedy/item/1793-michael-kosta-comes-home-to-michigan |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=revuewm.com |language=en-GB |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419001003/https://revuewm.com/arts/comedy/item/1793-michael-kosta-comes-home-to-michigan |url-status=live }}</ref> He formerly ranked #864 in the world tennis ranking.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Wertheim |first=Jon |date=February 22, 2019 |title=Podcast: Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta Talks Tennis, Comedy Career |pages=1–2 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2019/02/22/podcast-michael-kosta-daily-show-comedian-tennis |access-date=April 18, 2023 |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419001002/https://www.si.com/tennis/2019/02/22/podcast-michael-kosta-daily-show-comedian-tennis |url-status=live }}</ref> He currently hosts his own podcast, Tennis Anyone, dedicated to all things tennis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cristi |first=A. A. |title=The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Michael Kosta, April 2022 On The Heath Mainstage |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/The-Den-Theatre-Announces-Comedian-Michael-Kosta-April-2022-On-The-Heath-Mainstage-20220110 |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419001001/https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/The-Den-Theatre-Announces-Comedian-Michael-Kosta-April-2022-On-The-Heath-Mainstage-20220110 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Kosta played tennis on the ITF and ATP tour<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michael Kosta {{!}} Overview {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/michael-kosta/k573/overview |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=ATP Tour |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419001002/https://www.atptour.com/en/players/michael-kosta/k573/overview |url-status=live }}</ref> for two years before being hired as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach for the University of Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spanninga |first=Josh |title=Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan |url=https://revuewm.com/arts/comedy/item/1793-michael-kosta-comes-home-to-michigan |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=revuewm.com |language=en-GB |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419001003/https://revuewm.com/arts/comedy/item/1793-michael-kosta-comes-home-to-michigan |url-status=live }}</ref> He formerly ranked #864 in the world tennis ranking.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Wertheim |first=Jon |date=February 22, 2019 |title=Podcast: Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta Talks Tennis, Comedy Career |pages=1–2 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2019/02/22/podcast-michael-kosta-daily-show-comedian-tennis |access-date=April 18, 2023 |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419001002/https://www.si.com/tennis/2019/02/22/podcast-michael-kosta-daily-show-comedian-tennis |url-status=live }}</ref> He currently hosts his own podcast, ''Tennis Anyone'', dedicated to all things tennis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cristi |first=A. A. |title=The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Michael Kosta, April 2022 On The Heath Mainstage |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/The-Den-Theatre-Announces-Comedian-Michael-Kosta-April-2022-On-The-Heath-Mainstage-20220110 |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419001001/https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/The-Den-Theatre-Announces-Comedian-Michael-Kosta-April-2022-On-The-Heath-Mainstage-20220110 |url-status=live }}</ref>


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Michael Kosta
Kosta in June 2017
Born (1979-09-27) September 27, 1979 (age 45)[1]
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois (BA)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
Years active2005–present
Tennis career
Country (sports) United States
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Turned pro2002
Retired2004
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record14-16
Career titles0
Highest ranking864
Doubles
Career record12-13
Highest ranking501
Websitemichaelkosta.com

Michael Kosta (born September 27, 1979) is an American stand-up comedian. In July 2017, he joined The Daily Show as a correspondent and is now a senior correspondent.[2] He has also hosted The Comment Section for the E! Network with producer Joel McHale as well as co-hosting Fox Sports 1’s Crowd Goes Wild.

Early life

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Kosta was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and went to Huron High School before attending the University of Illinois.[3] He is of Greek descent.[4] After earning a bachelor's degree in Speech Communications in 2002, Kosta played tennis on the ITF and ATP tour [5] for two years before being hired as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach[6] for the University of Michigan. While he was the assistant coach, he began to explore his interest in stand-up comedy and performed at local comedy clubs on the side. In 2005, Kosta began a full-time job as a stand-up comic based in Los Angeles.[citation needed]

Career

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Stand-up comedy

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Kosta in 2016

Kosta has had major appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,[7] Conan,[8] Chelsea Lately,[9] and Late Night with Seth Meyers[10] as well as a half-hour Comedy Central special called Comedy Central Presents: Michael Kosta,[11] in January 2011. He has also made appearances on TruTV's World's Dumbest[12], performed at the HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen,[13] and at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival.[14] Kosta also shot a pilot with Comedy Central called Overloaded with Michael Kosta in fall 2011,[15] but as of October 2012, it has not been broadcast. In 2013, Kosta filmed his own mini-sitcom for network TV under the auspices of FOX's Shortcom Comedy Hour with fellow comedians Neal Brennan, Dov Davidoff, Kevin Smith, and Ali Wong.[16] In 2015, Kosta released his first comedy album on Comedy Dynamics Records, Comedy For Attractive People.[17] Kosta released his one-hour Comedy Central Stand-up Special, Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.[18] in 2022.

On TV

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Kosta has hosted several TV shows:

Tennis

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Kosta played tennis on the ITF and ATP tour[29] for two years before being hired as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach for the University of Michigan.[30] He formerly ranked #864 in the world tennis ranking.[31] He currently hosts his own podcast, Tennis Anyone, dedicated to all things tennis.[32]

References

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  2. ^ Deb, Sopan (July 11, 2017). "Comedy Central Announces New 'Daily Show' Correspondent". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 12, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  3. ^ "Illini Alum Michael Kosta to Debut on Crowd Goes Wild". University of Illinois. August 19, 2013. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  4. ^ "Greek American comedian Michael Kosta is touring Australia". August 19, 2010. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  5. ^ "Michael Kosta | Overview | ATP World Tour | Tennis". ATP World Tour. Archived from the original on August 12, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  6. ^ Spanninga, Josh. "Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan". revuewm.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  7. ^ "Show Tracker". LA Times. March 15, 2011. Archived from the original on March 20, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  8. ^ "Michael Kosta". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  9. ^ "Michael Kosta LIVE from the Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, and Comedy Central - Now Playing at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse in Arlington Virginia VA". Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  10. ^ Late Night with Seth Meyers (July 31, 2015), Michael Kosta Stand-Up Performance - Late Night with Seth Meyers, archived from the original on December 15, 2015, retrieved May 12, 2016
  11. ^ "Michael Kosta | Stand-Up Comedian | Comedy Central Stand". Comedy Central. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  12. ^ Staff, Hollywood.com (January 30, 2015). "truTV Presents: World's Dumbest... | Full Cast and Credits | 2008". Hollywood.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  13. ^ "Michael Kosta » The Comedy MIX -". www.thecomedymix.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  14. ^ "Just For Laughs - CBC Television". www.cbc.ca. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  15. ^ Molloy, Tim (December 7, 2011). "Ross, Brothers, Mirman all developing Comedy Central shows". Reuters. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  16. ^ "Neal Brennan, Dov Davidoff, Michael Kosta, Kevin Smith and Ali Wong taping FOX "Shortcoms"". The Comic's Comic. February 13, 2013. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  17. ^ "Michael Kosta at Improv, Texas". Improv, Texas. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  18. ^ "'I Wanted A Special That Followed My Career': Michael Kosta On 'Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.' Comedy Central Special & 'The Daily Show'". www.cbsnews.com. December 11, 2020. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  19. ^ "The Daily Show - News Team". The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. 2020. Archived from the original on January 10, 2020.
  20. ^ Spanninga, Josh. "Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan". revuewm.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  21. ^ Wallenstein, Andrew (September 19, 2011). "Review: '63rd Primetime Emmy Awards'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  22. ^ "Attack of the Show! (12/3/2012)". YouTube. December 3, 2012. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  23. ^ Andreeva, Nikki Finke, Nellie (January 14, 2011). "NBC & Fremantle 'Catch' Game Show Hosts". Deadline. Archived from the original on October 23, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "'Daily Show' Star Reflects on Time With Regis Philbin on Fox Sports Show 'Crowd Goes Wild'". Celebrity. July 26, 2020. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  25. ^ "Michael Kosta's 'Comment Section' Finds What's In The Basement Of The Internet". Access Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  26. ^ "'She Lives Like a Princess' - Bianca Andreescu Spills Fascinating Details About Her Dog Coco". EssentiallySports. March 23, 2022. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  27. ^ Harmon, Molly (December 29, 2020). "'Joe Rogan Experience' Fans Are Upset That Full Episodes Aren't On YouTube Anymore". TheThings. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  28. ^ "https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1712564194753860022". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved October 13, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  29. ^ "Michael Kosta | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  30. ^ Spanninga, Josh. "Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan". revuewm.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  31. ^ Wertheim, Jon (February 22, 2019). "Podcast: Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta Talks Tennis, Comedy Career". Sports Illustrated. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  32. ^ Cristi, A. A. "The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Michael Kosta, April 2022 On The Heath Mainstage". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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