Chris Hardwick Biography
Chris Hardwick is a comedian, actor, TV and podcast host, writer, and producer born in Louisville, Kentucky. Some of his notable projects include “Singled Out,” “Wired Science,” and “Web Soup.” Hardwick is the host of NBC’s game show “The Wall.” Currently, he lives in Los Feliz, Los Angeles.
Chris Hardwick Age | Birthday
Born on November 23, 1971, Hardwick is 53 years old (age as of February 2025). He celebrates his birthday on November 23rd, making him a Scorpio.
Parents
Hardwick’s parents are Billy Hardwick (father), a professional ten-pin bowler, and Sharon Hills (mother), a real estate agent in Pasadena, California. His maternal grandfather, of Italian-American descent, owned a bowling alley where Chris’s parents first met. Moreover, he was raised in his mother’s Roman Catholic faith.
Chris Hardwick Height
Standing at an impressive 5 feet 10 inches, Chris is taller than the average male height in the United States.
Chris Hardwick Wife
Hardwick married fashion model Lydia Hearst in 2016. Hardwick’s wife, Lydia Hearst is also an actress, socialite, and lifestyle blogger. She is a great-granddaughter of newspaper publisher and politician William Randolph Hearst and a daughter of the author and actress Patty Hearst.
When it comes to children, together with his wife, Hardwick has one child, a daughter born on January 29, 2022. Hardwick, his wife Lydia Hearst, and their daughter currently live in Los Feliz, Los Angeles.
Education and Career Highlights
Hardwick studied philosophy at UCLA, graduating in 1993. He was roommates with Wil Wheaton during his freshman year. His diverse career includes hosting shows like “Talking Dead,” “@midnight,” and “The Wall.” He also co-founded Nerdist Industries and has a successful podcast.
Movies and TV Shows
Chris Hardwick is an actor and has appeared in various projects, including “Singled Out,” “Wired Science,” and “Web Soup.” He hosts the plinko-inspired game show “The Wall” on NBC.
Podcast
His podcast, now called “ID10T with Chris Hardwick,” has over 1,000 episodes.
Chris Hardwick Net Worth
Hardwick has an estimated net worth of over $10 million. He is a comedian, actor TV and Podcast host, and producer. Some of his notable projects include “Singled Out,” “Wired Science,” and “Web Soup.” Hardwick has hosted “Talking Dead,” “@midnight.” He is the host of NBC’s game show “The Wall.”
Chris Hardwick’s Profile Summary
- Full Name: Christopher Ryan Hardwick
- Age: 52 years old (as of 2023)
- Birthday: November 23rd (Scorpio)
- Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
- Parents:
- Father: Billy Hardwick
- Mother: Sharon Hills
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 7 inches
- Wife: Lydia Hearst-Shaw (married in 2016)
- Children: 1, a daughter born on January 29, 2022
- Education: UCLA
- Movies and TV Shows:
- Talking Dead
- Talking with Chris Hardwick
- The Wall (NBC game show)
- Hosted @midnight and Talking Bad
- Net Worth: Over $10 million
Hardwick is active on Instagram. His Instagram handle is @chrishardwick, with 1.5 million followers as of July 2024.