Michael Kosta
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 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (April 2023) |
| Michael Kosta | |
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 Kosta in June 2017 | |
| Born | September 27, 1979[1] Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Website | michaelkosta |
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
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:
- Correspondent on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah[19]
- Fox Sports Detroit show, "CCHA: All Access" won two Michigan Emmys for Outstanding Host in a TV Series[20] (2011)
- Backstage host of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards “Backstage Live,”[21] on Emmy.com’s (2011)
- Co-host of Attack of the Show![22] and the Next Day T.J. Miller (T.J. Miller on Hosting Comedy Central's "Mash Up")[citation needed]
- Featured comedian on E!’s The Soup Investigates, where he led the segment "Spoilers in the Streets"
- Catch on NBC[23] (2014)
- Co-host of Fox Sports 1 daytime talk show 'Crowd Goes Wild[24]
- Co-producer and host of The Comment Section[25] on The E! Network.
- Michael Kosta has since hosted seasons one and two of Warm & Fuzzy on the Tennis Channel.[26]
- Guest on the Joe Rogan Experience.[27]
- Guest Host on The Daily Show upcoming on the week of May 8, 2023.[28]
Tennis
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
- ^ "Michael Kosta | Bio". ATP Tour. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Deb, Sopan (July 11, 2017). "Comedy Central Announces New 'Daily Show' Correspondent". The New York Times. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
- ^ "Illini Alum Michael Kosta to Debut on Crowd Goes Wild". University of Illinois. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ "Greek American comedian Michael Kosta is touring Australia". August 19, 2010.
- ^ "Michael Kosta | Overview | ATP World Tour | Tennis". ATP World Tour. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ Spanninga, Josh. "Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan". revuewm.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ "Show Tracker". LA Times. March 15, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
- ^ "Michael Kosta". TVGuide.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ "Michael Kosta LIVE from the Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, and Comedy Central - Now Playing at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse in Arlington Virginia VA". Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ Late Night with Seth Meyers (July 31, 2015), Michael Kosta Stand-Up Performance - Late Night with Seth Meyers, retrieved May 12, 2016
- ^ "Michael Kosta | Stand-Up Comedian | Comedy Central Stand-Up". Comedy Central. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ Staff, Hollywood.com (January 30, 2015). "truTV Presents: World's Dumbest... | Full Cast and Credits | 2008". Hollywood.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ "Michael Kosta » The Comedy MIX -". www.thecomedymix.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ "Just For Laughs - CBC Television". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ Molloy, Tim (December 7, 2011). "Ross, Brothers, Mirman all developing Comedy Central shows". Reuters. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
- ^ "Neal Brennan, Dov Davidoff, Michael Kosta, Kevin Smith and Ali Wong taping FOX "Shortcoms"". The Comic's Comic. February 13, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ "Michael Kosta at Improv, Texas". Improv, Texas. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "'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. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ "The Daily Show - News Team". The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. 2020.
- ^ Spanninga, Josh. "Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan". revuewm.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ Wallenstein, Andrew (September 19, 2011). "Review: '63rd Primetime Emmy Awards'". Variety. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ "Attack of the Show! (12/3/2012)". YouTube. December 3, 2012.
- ^ Andreeva, Nikki Finke, Nellie (January 14, 2011). "NBC & Fremantle 'Catch' Game Show Hosts". Deadline. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "'Daily Show' Star Reflects on Time With Regis Philbin on Fox Sports Show 'Crowd Goes Wild'". Celebrity. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Michael Kosta's 'Comment Section' Finds What's In The Basement Of The Internet". Access Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^ "'She Lives Like a Princess' - Bianca Andreescu Spills Fascinating Details About Her Dog Coco". EssentiallySports. March 23, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Harmon, Molly (December 29, 2020). "'Joe Rogan Experience' Fans Are Upset That Full Episodes Aren't On YouTube Anymore". TheThings. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow/status/1639285148569989120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1639285148569989120%7Ctwgr%5E46072229bd57792cdf66c0d9d7f3891cd7189e7c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https://www.vulture.com/2023/03/the-daily-show-guest-host-dates.html". Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Michael Kosta | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Spanninga, Josh. "Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan". revuewm.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Wertheim, Jon (February 22, 2019). "Podcast: Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta Talks Tennis, Comedy Career". Sports Illustrated. pp. 1–2. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. "The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Michael Kosta, April 2022 On The Heath Mainstage". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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