Michelle Wolf (born June 30, 1985) is an American comedian, writer, actress, and television host. She is known for her stand‑up performances, her work as a writer on late‑night news satire programs, and for delivering a high‑profile monologue at the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Early life and education
Wolf was born in Iowa City, Iowa, and raised in Bozeman, Montana. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Boston University, graduating in 2007. While in college, she began performing improv comedy with the Boston College improv group and later trained with the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in New York City.
Career
Stand‑up and live performance
Wolf began performing stand‑up comedy in the late 2000s, appearing at venues such as the UCB Theatre and the Comedy Cellar. She released a comedy album titled Nice Lady in 2019, and a Netflix stand‑up special, Michelle Wolf: Joke Show, premiered in 2022.
Television writing
Wolf joined the writing staff of The Daily Show in 2014, contributing to the program for one season. In 2016 she became a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, where she remained until 2020. Her writing credits also include contributions to Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Hosting
In 2018, Wolf was selected to host the 90th White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where she delivered a critically acclaimed satirical set aimed at the Trump administration. Later that year, Netflix launched The Break with Michelle Wolf, a talk‑show format blending commentary and interviews; the series ran for one season.
Acting and other appearances
Wolf has made guest appearances on television series such as The Office (U.S. version), The Newsroom, and Broad City. She has also performed on comedy podcasts and panel shows, including The Joe Rogan Experience and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Recognition
Wolf’s work has been recognized with nominations for Emmy Awards, notably for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for her contributions to The Daily Show and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Her stand‑up performances have been highlighted in publications such as The New Yorker and The New York Times.
Personal life
Wolf maintains a relatively private personal life. Publicly available information confirms her residence in New York City and her involvement in various charitable and advocacy initiatives, particularly those related to women’s rights and mental health awareness.
Selected bibliography and discography
- Nice Lady (comedy album, 2019)
- Michelle Wolf: Joke Show (Netflix stand‑up special, 2022)
External links
- Official website: [michellewolf.com]
- IMDb profile: Michelle Wolf (actress and writer)
This entry summarizes publicly documented information about Michelle Wolf up to June 2026.