Chris Hardwick is a multi-talented entertainer who is an actor, podcaster, television and radio host, and writer. He is best known for hosting Talking Dead, the one-hour aftershow of the popular AMC zombie drama series. He is also the creator and executive producer of the late night panel game show @midnight with Chris Hardwick. The show has received numerous awards including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Interactive Program. His other work includes hosting the TV-series 'Wired Science' and G4 cable network's 'Web Soup'. He has also acted in several films and television shows, and he is the co-founder of Nerdist Industries, which has produced many popular podcasts and web series.

Besides his work on TV and podcasts, Hardwick has had a long and successful career as a stand-up comedian. He has performed at various venues in Los Angeles and has recorded two comedy albums with his partner Mike Phirman as the duo Hard 'n' Phirm. Moreover, his involvement with Nerdist Industries has contributed to his net worth significantly.

In addition to his acting and hosting careers, Hardwick has written for a number of popular websites and blogs. He has also lent his voice to various animated films and video games, and he has appeared on a number of radio shows as well.

In his personal life, Hardwick is single and has no children. He was previously engaged to actress Jacinda Barrett and has dated a number of women including Andrea Savage and Chloe Dykstra. Recently, he was accused of emotional and sexual abuse by his ex-girlfriend.