Nick Malis
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Nick Malis is a television comedy writer and producer based in Los Angeles and New York City.
district, Malis attended Stuyvesant High School
before graduating from Harvard University
. While at Harvard, Malis was an editor for the Harvard Lampoon
.
In his early career, Malis was an intern and writer for The Howard Stern Show, as well as a joke writer for Joan Rivers
. He went on to write and produce reality, variety and award shows like Celebrity Undercover, Spy TV
, Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas, The Spike TV Video Game Awards and VH1's Big in 04. He was also a writer/producer on Avatar: The Last Airbender
, The Biggest Loser
, Run's House
, Mind of Mencia
, Attack of the Show and Watch This with John Henson
before becoming a writer on Comedy Central
's Tosh.0
in its first season. Malis now acts as head writer and producer on the hit show.
Malis' web presence has included his comedy blog, Malis In Wonderland, as well as the internet juggernaut Cute Things Falling Asleep (which features YouTube
videos of babies and animals dozing off, complete with ratings of 1-5 for cuteness and sleepiness). For his creation of CTFA, Malis was a featured guest in early 2009 on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, The Bonnie Hunt Show
and The Today Show
, as well as the subject of a Time Magazine article about the site.
A childhood friend of director Alexander Olch, Malis is thanked in the credits of Olch's 2008 documentary The Windmill Movie.
In addition to frequent background appearances on Tosh.0
, Malis can be seen doing stand up comedy around Los Angeles.
Biography
A native of New York City's SoHoSoHo
SoHo is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City, notable for being the location of many artists' lofts and art galleries, and also, more recently, for the wide variety of stores and shops ranging from trendy boutiques to outlets of upscale national and international chain stores...
district, Malis attended Stuyvesant High School
Stuyvesant High School
Stuyvesant High School , commonly referred to as Stuy , is a New York City public high school that specializes in mathematics and science. The school opened in 1904 on Manhattan's East Side and moved to a new building in Battery Park City in 1992. Stuyvesant is noted for its strong academic...
before graduating from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
. While at Harvard, Malis was an editor for the Harvard Lampoon
Harvard Lampoon
The Harvard Lampoon is an undergraduate humor publication founded in 1876 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.-Overview:Published since 1876, The Harvard Lampoon is the world's longest continually published humor magazine. It is also the second longest-running English-language humor...
.
In his early career, Malis was an intern and writer for The Howard Stern Show, as well as a joke writer for Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers is an American comedian, television personality and actress. She is known for her brash manner; her loud, raspy voice with a heavy New York accent; and her numerous cosmetic surgeries...
. He went on to write and produce reality, variety and award shows like Celebrity Undercover, Spy TV
Spy TV
Spy TV is an American hidden camera reality television series hosted by Michael Ian Black and Ali Landry. The show was broadcast on NBC in which pranks were pulled on people by their friends. The show was cancelled after two seasons....
, Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas, The Spike TV Video Game Awards and VH1's Big in 04. He was also a writer/producer on Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American animated television series that aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. The series was created and produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who served as executive producers along with Aaron Ehasz...
, The Biggest Loser
The Biggest Loser
The Biggest Loser is an American reality game show that debuted on NBC October 19, 2004. The show features obese people competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight....
, Run's House
Run's House
Run's House was an MTV reality series. It showed the family life of rapper and hip-hop music pioneer Joseph Simmons, also known as Rev Run....
, Mind of Mencia
Mind of Mencia
Mind of Mencia is an American television comedy series on the cable channel Comedy Central. Hosted by Carlos Mencia, it aired from 2005 to 2008.- History :...
, Attack of the Show and Watch This with John Henson
John Henson
John Morris Henson is an American comedian, talk show host, and actor. He is the co-host of ABC's Wipeout, a prime-time series game show now in its fourth season.-Biography:...
before becoming a writer on Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
's Tosh.0
Tosh.0
Tosh.0 is an American television series hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh, who provides sarcastic commentary on online video clips, society, celebrities, and other parts of popular culture.-History:...
in its first season. Malis now acts as head writer and producer on the hit show.
Malis' web presence has included his comedy blog, Malis In Wonderland, as well as the internet juggernaut Cute Things Falling Asleep (which features YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
videos of babies and animals dozing off, complete with ratings of 1-5 for cuteness and sleepiness). For his creation of CTFA, Malis was a featured guest in early 2009 on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, The Bonnie Hunt Show
The Bonnie Hunt Show
The Bonnie Hunt Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted by Bonnie Hunt. It premiered on September 8, 2008. It is the second show featuring Bonnie Hunt to have that title. The first was a sitcom that ran for one season in 1995 and was retitled Bonnie when it returned after a mid-season hiatus...
and The Today Show
The Today Show
Today is an iconic American morning news and talk show airing every morning on NBC. Debuting on January 14, 1952, it was the first of its genre on American television and in the world. The show is also the fourth-longest running American television series...
, as well as the subject of a Time Magazine article about the site.
A childhood friend of director Alexander Olch, Malis is thanked in the credits of Olch's 2008 documentary The Windmill Movie.
In addition to frequent background appearances on Tosh.0
Tosh.0
Tosh.0 is an American television series hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh, who provides sarcastic commentary on online video clips, society, celebrities, and other parts of popular culture.-History:...
, Malis can be seen doing stand up comedy around Los Angeles.