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Chris Hardwick Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 26, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Chris Hardwick is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Singled Out.

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Best Known For:The television program The Nerdist Podcast
Breakthrough:Co-hosting MTV's Singled Out in 1995

10 Quick Facts About Chris Hardwick

  • Full Name: Chris Hardwick
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Host
  • Known For: The television program The Nerdist Podcast
  • Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky
  • Birth Year: 1971
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Lydia Hearst
  • Beats: Entertainment and Technology
  • Notable Work: Singled Out
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Chris Hardwick Age

Chris Hardwick is about 55 years old as of 2026. Chris Hardwick was born in 1971.

Chris Hardwick Height

Chris Hardwick stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.

Education

He attended University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied Philosophy.

  • University of California, Los Angeles
    • Field of Study: Philosophy

Career & Work

Chris Hardwick's career includes business leadership roles with Nerdist Industries and MTV.

Organization: Nerdist Industries
Role: Founder/Host
Period: 2010–2018
Details: Host of The Nerdist Podcast.
Organization: MTV
Role: Host
Period: 1990s

Rise to Fame

Chris Hardwick rose to prominence for his role on the television show Singled Out.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Singled Out and The Nerdist Podcast.

Television

  • TV Show: Singled Out (Host, 1995-1998) — MTV dating game show

Podcasts

  • Podcast: The Nerdist Podcast (Host, 2010-2018) — Popular pop culture podcast

Awards & Achievements

  • Primetime Emmy Award — Television Academy — Outstanding Short-Format Nonfiction Program

Chris Hardwick Net Worth

Chris Hardwick's net worth is estimated to be between 20000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

Chris Hardwick Family & Relationships

Chris Hardwick is married to Lydia Hearst.

  • Father: Billy Hardwick
  • Mother: Sharon Hills

Lesser Known Facts

  • Is the son of professional ten-pin bowler Billy Hardwick.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Chris Hardwick
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Host
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Birth Year: 1971
  • Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 10 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Billy Hardwick
  • Mother: Sharon Hills
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Lydia Hearst

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

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  • Lydia Hearst(Spouse • Wife)

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