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American stand-up comedian
Michael Kosta
Kosta in June 2017
Born (1979-09-27 ) September 27, 1979 (age 44)
[1] Alma mater
University of Illinois (
BA ) Occupations Years active 2005–present Tennis career Country (sports)
United States Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Turned pro 2002 Retired 2004 Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Career record 14-16 Career titles 0 Highest ranking 864 Career record 12-13 Highest ranking 501
Website
michaelkosta .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
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 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
[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
[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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"Michael Kosta | Bio" . ATP Tour .
Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ 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 .
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"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 .
^
"Greek American comedian Michael Kosta is touring Australia" . August 19, 2010.
Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2022 .
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"Michael Kosta | Overview | ATP World Tour | Tennis" . ATP World Tour .
Archived from the original on August 12, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016 .
^ Spanninga, Josh.
"Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan" . revuewm.com .
Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016 .
^
"Show Tracker" . LA Times . March 15, 2011.
Archived from the original on March 20, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011 .
^
"Michael Kosta" . TVGuide.com .
Archived from the original on August 4, 2018. 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" .
Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016 .
^ 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
^
"Michael Kosta | Stand-Up Comedian | Comedy Central Stand-Up" . Comedy Central .
Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016 .
^ 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 .
^
"Michael Kosta » The Comedy MIX -" . www.thecomedymix.com .
Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2016 .
^
"Just For Laughs - CBC Television" . www.cbc.ca .
Archived from the original on May 30, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016 .
^ 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 .
^
"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 .
^
"Michael Kosta at Improv, Texas" . Improv, Texas .
Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
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" '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 .
^
"The Daily Show - News Team" . The Daily Show with Trevor Noah . 2020.
Archived from the original on January 10, 2020.
^ Spanninga, Josh.
"Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan" . revuewm.com .
Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016 .
^ Wallenstein, Andrew (September 19, 2011).
"Review: '63rd Primetime Emmy Awards' " . Variety .
Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2016 .
^
"Attack of the Show! (12/3/2012)" .
YouTube . December 3, 2012.
Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021 .
^ Andreeva, Nikki Finke, Nellie (January 14, 2011).
"NBC & Fremantle 'Catch' Game Show Hosts" . Deadline .
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" '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 .
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"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 .
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" '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 .
^ 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 .
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"https://twitter.com/michaelkosta/status/1712564194753860022" . X (formerly Twitter) . Retrieved October 13, 2023 .
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"Michael Kosta | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis" . ATP Tour .
Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023 .
^ Spanninga, Josh.
"Michael Kosta Comes Home to Michigan" . revuewm.com .
Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023 .
^ 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 .
^ 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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