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DJ Nash Biography

Birth Name:David J Nash

Profession Writer, Producer, Director, Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 2000, he won the title of best new face at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival
  • At the age of 15, he started performing as a stand-up comic
  • Got his start in television as a staff writer for the series "Whoopi․"
  • Was inspired by comic Bill Cosby and show creator Bob Fisher
  • Quote: "[on choosing to become a writer instead of a comic] "When I first came to [Hollywood], part of me wanted to be Jerry Seinfeld, and then I realized I really wanted to be Larry David․""
  • Frequently creates shows that deal with family issues
  • In 2012, he signed a two-year contract deal with Universal TV

Awards

  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated