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== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Kosta was born and raised in [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]], and went to [[Huron High School (Ann Arbor, Michigan)|Huron High School]] before attending the [[University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign|University of Illinois]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fightingillini.com/news/2013/8/19/Illini_Alum_Michael_Kosta_to_Debut_on_Crowd_Goes_Wild.aspx|title=Illini Alum Michael Kosta to Debut on Crowd Goes Wild|website=University of Illinois|access-date=2016-06-09|archive-date=August 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814212903/http://www.fightingillini.com/news/2013/8/19/Illini_Alum_Michael_Kosta_to_Debut_on_Crowd_Goes_Wild.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> He is of Greek descent.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://greekreporter.com/2010/08/19/greek-american-comedian-michael-kosta-is-touring-australia/ | title=Greek American comedian Michael Kosta is touring Australia | date=19 August 2010 | access-date=May 28, 2022 | archive-date=April 4, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404234202/https://greekreporter.com/2010/08/19/greek-american-comedian-michael-kosta-is-touring-australia/ | url-status=live }}</ref> After earning a [[bachelor's degree]] in Speech Communications in 2002, Kosta played tennis on the ITF and ATP tour <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/michael-kosta/k573/overview|title=Michael Kosta {{!}} Overview {{!}} ATP World Tour {{!}} Tennis|website=ATP World Tour|language=en|access-date=2016-06-09|archive-date=August 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812231038/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/michael-kosta/k573/overview|url-status=live}}</ref> for two years before being hired as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach<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 = 2016-05-12|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> 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|date=May 2018}}
Kosta was born and raised in [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]], and went to [[Huron High School (Ann Arbor, Michigan)|Huron High School]] before attending the [[University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign|University of Illinois]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fightingillini.com/news/2013/8/19/Illini_Alum_Michael_Kosta_to_Debut_on_Crowd_Goes_Wild.aspx|title=Illini Alum Michael Kosta to Debut on Crowd Goes Wild|website=University of Illinois|date=August 19, 2013 |access-date=2016-06-09|archive-date=August 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814212903/http://www.fightingillini.com/news/2013/8/19/Illini_Alum_Michael_Kosta_to_Debut_on_Crowd_Goes_Wild.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> He is of Greek descent.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://greekreporter.com/2010/08/19/greek-american-comedian-michael-kosta-is-touring-australia/ | title=Greek American comedian Michael Kosta is touring Australia | date=19 August 2010 | access-date=May 28, 2022 | archive-date=April 4, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404234202/https://greekreporter.com/2010/08/19/greek-american-comedian-michael-kosta-is-touring-australia/ | url-status=live }}</ref> After earning a [[bachelor's degree]] in Speech Communications in 2002, Kosta played tennis on the ITF and ATP tour <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/michael-kosta/k573/overview|title=Michael Kosta {{!}} Overview {{!}} ATP World Tour {{!}} Tennis|website=ATP World Tour|language=en|access-date=2016-06-09|archive-date=August 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812231038/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/michael-kosta/k573/overview|url-status=live}}</ref> for two years before being hired as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach<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 = 2016-05-12|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> 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|date=May 2018}}


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== 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 |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|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.


=== On TV ===
=== On TV ===
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* 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|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>
* 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>
* 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]] originally for the week of May 8, 2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Daily Show Guest Host Lineup |url=https://www.cc.com/topic/the-daily-show-guest-hosts |access-date=2023-06-26 |website=Comedy Central |language=en |archive-date=April 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427215316/https://www.cc.com/topic/the-daily-show-guest-hosts |url-status=live }}</ref>.However, due to the [[2023 Writers Guild of America strike]] it was announced on his social media accounts that this has been postponed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1654848502328074240 |url=https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1654848502328074240 |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Twitter |language=en |archive-date=May 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511233355/https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1654848502328074240 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Guest Host on [[The Daily Show]] originally for the week of May 8, 2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Daily Show Guest Host Lineup |url=https://www.cc.com/topic/the-daily-show-guest-hosts |access-date=2023-06-26 |website=Comedy Central |language=en |archive-date=April 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427215316/https://www.cc.com/topic/the-daily-show-guest-hosts |url-status=live }}</ref>.However, due to the [[2023 Writers Guild of America strike]] it was announced on his social media accounts that this has been postponed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1654848502328074240 |url=https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1654848502328074240 |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Twitter |language=en |archive-date=May 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511233355/https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1654848502328074240 |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== 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 news |last=Wertheim |first=Jon |date=February 22, 2019 |title=Podcast: Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta Talks Tennis, Comedy Career |pages=1–2 |work=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>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 01:22, 19 July 2023

Michael Kosta
Kosta in June 2017
Born (1979-09-27) September 27, 1979 (age 45)[1]
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Michigan (BA)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
Years active2005–present
Websitemichaelkosta.com

Michael Kosta (September 27, 1979) is an American stand-up comedian. In July 2017, he joined The Daily Show as a 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

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

Stand-up comedy

American comedian Michael Kosta in January 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[16] 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.[17] Most recently, Michael also released his 1-hour Comedy Central Stand-up Special, Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.[18] in 2022.

On TV

Kosta has hosted several TV shows:

Tennis

Kosta played tennis on the ITF and ATP tour[30] for two years before being hired as the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach for the University of Michigan.[31] He formerly ranked #864 in the world tennis ranking.[32] He currently hosts his own podcast, Tennis Anyone, dedicated to all things tennis.[33]

References

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  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-Up". 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. ^ "The Daily Show Guest Host Lineup". Comedy Central. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  29. ^ "https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1654848502328074240". Twitter. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  30. ^ "Michael Kosta | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  31. ^ Spanninga, Josh. "Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan". revuewm.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  32. ^ 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.
  33. ^ 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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