Chris Estrada (comedian)
American comedian
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Chris Estrada is an American comedian, writer, and producer. He is the co-creator and star of the Hulu comedy series This Fool (2022–2023).
Chris Estrada | |
|---|---|
| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Comedian, writer, producer, actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | This Fool |
Life and career
Estrada was born and raised in Los Angeles, in multiracial working class neighborhoods in South Central and Inglewood.[1][2] He was raised bilingual, speaking Spanish with his mother, a Mexican immigrant.[2]
After high school he took community college courses and worked several different jobs, including as a warehouse worker unloading trucks.[1] When Estrada was 29 he went to Maverick's Flat to perform his first open mic, and from there continued to perform as a stand-up comedian.[3] In 2018 he was recognized by Time Out L.A. as one of ten comics to watch.[4] The next year he recorded a set for Comedy Central Up Next.[4] In 2021 Vulture named him to the list "Comedians You Should and Will Know."[5]
Estrada and Matt Ingebretson developed a television show inspired by Estrada's life, which Fred Armisen eventually came on to executive produce.[3] Only after the pitch sold in 2019 did Estrada quit his full-time warehouse job.[3]
In 2021 it was announced that Hulu picked up the series, eventually titled This Fool.[4] The first season was released in 2022 and received critical acclaim.[6] The second season debuted in July 2023.[3] Hulu cancelled the series in February 2024.[7] Estrada went on a stand-up tour later that year.[8]
In 2025 Estrada appeared in a supporting role on Lopez vs Lopez as a love interest for Rosie.[9] As of July 2025 he is the co-creator and star of the in-development comedy series Forklift at NBC.[10]
Accolades
- 2023 – Nominee, Imagen Award for Best Actor, Comedy - Television (for This Fool)