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LaughFest Welcomes Comedian Nate Bargatze!
Nate Bargatze is a comedian, born and raised in Old Hickory, TN. He grew up watching his Father who is a world-class magician and decided to follow his footsteps in the entertainment business. Since he made his television debut on CMT Comedy Stage in 2007, he has had two appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, performed on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, and at the 2008 Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival in the ‘New Faces’ category receiving critical acclaim in the Hollywood Reporter. Nate recently returned from his second tour in Iraq performing for the troops in Baghdad.
We caught up with Nate to learn a little more about this seriously funny guy!
LaughFest: What city are you currently in?
Nate Bargatze: New York City
LF: What’s your favorite candy bar?
NB: Snickers
LF: What’s your favorite quote?
NB: “This much I knew As soon as you feel comfortable that’s when It’s time to start over.” Jerry Weintraub
LF: Who is/are your comedy heroes?
NB: My Dad, Brian Regan, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, and Bill Burr
LF: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?
NB: Nashville, TN
LF: If you weren’t in comedy you would be…
NB: reading water meters at West Wilson utility company. It’s very specific. It’s what I quit to do comedy.
LF: Describe yourself in five words or less…
NB: Slow
LF: LaughFest is all about celebrating laughter for the health of it. Do you think that laughter impacts our health / helps us deal with tough stuff in life? How?
NB: Absolutely. It can make you forget at least for a little.
LF: What makes YOU laugh?
NB: Funniest Home Videos.
Catch Nate performing in the Stand-Up Competition at The BOB on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th.