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 originally for the week of May 8, 2023.[28] However, due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike it was announced on his social media accounts that this has been postponed.
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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