Nick Kroll is a multifaceted comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his distinctive characters, social satire, and exploration of cultural norms. His work spans television, film, and stage, marked by a unique brand of humor that often pushes boundaries and challenges perceptions.
Early Career and "Kroll Show"
Kroll gained prominence with his sketch comedy series, "Kroll Show," which aired for three seasons. The show, a social satire, parodied various aspects of television, the internet, and popular culture. "Kroll Show" mimics the frenetic pace and melodramatic style of reality TV shows like "Duck Dynasty", "The Osbournes", and "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," with multiple hand-held cameras, rapid editing, flashbacks, cutaway commentaries, and superimposed graphics and text. Each episode simulates "channel surfing" across reality TV shows on cable TV.
Kroll played multiple characters, including:
- C-Czar, a dysfunctional teenage dad
- Bobby Bottleservice, an aspiring entrepreneur and "ghost-bouncer"
- Liz G., an inept publicity agent and co-founder of "PubLIZity Public Relations"
- Dr. Armond, California’s premier animal plastic surgeon
The show featured guest appearances by Nathan Fillion, Zach Galifianakis, Brody Stevens, Amy Poehler, Laura Dern, Will Forte, Jordan Peele, Bruce McCulloch, Brie Larson, Fred Armisen, Andrew Daly, and J. B. Smoove.
Influence on "Big Mouth"
Some "Kroll Show" characters directly influenced characters on Kroll's hit Netflix animated series "Big Mouth" in voice, personality, and sometimes appearance. Nash Rickey, a washed-up 1980s hair-metal vocalist, inspired Maury the Hormone Monster. PubLIZity co-owner Liz B.'s meek niece Denise became nerdy Missy Foreman-Greenwald, and Liz B.'s business partner Liz G.
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"Oh, Hello"
Kroll collaborated with John Mulaney on the stage show "Oh, Hello," featuring the characters Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland. The show gained a following and was cherished by sophisticates.
Humor and Controversy
Kroll's humor sometimes ventures into controversial territory, as seen in a stand-up routine where he satirically commented on Judaism and Israel.
Satirical Targets and Social Commentary
Kroll's work often targets the excesses and absurdities of contemporary society, using satire to explore themes of identity, relationships, and cultural trends. His characters are often exaggerated versions of real-life archetypes, highlighting their flaws and vulnerabilities for comedic effect.
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