About
Dante Nero is a comedian, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. A trained martial artist, Nero dabbled in various fields before turning to comedy. He earned a fencing scholarship to SUNY New Paltz, before working for a phone company and serving as a bouncer and an exotic dancer. In 2001, Dante turned to a different sort of performance: stand up comedy. He quickly made a name for himself, working with established and successful comics like Tracy Morgan and Mike Epps. He co-hosted The Black Phillip Show with Patrice O’Neal, a relationship advice show on Sirius XM Radio. Dante has appeared on The Opie & Anthony Channel, Hot 97, and Chappelle’s Show. An accomplished actor, Dante has appeared on Z Rock on IFC, Damages on FX, and the popular series Fringe on FOX. Recently, Nero had a role in the NBC crime drama, The Blacklist.
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Tickets For Upcoming Shows
- Fri | April 18th - 8:30PM | Upper West Side
- Marion Grodin, Dante Nero, Eagle Witt, Erin Maguire
- Get ready for non-stop laughs, Upper West Side! Our brand-new club is open – and features the best comedians in NYC and beyond – in a cozy, intimate setting. Enjoy a full bar, tasty snacks, and a vibrant atmosphere that’s perfect for any night out. This room is sure to become a favorite of comics and audience alike.FeaturingMarion GrodinDante NeroEagle WittErin Maguire
- Fri | April 18th - 10:30PM | East Village
- Eagle Witt, Dante Nero, Erin Maguire, Phil Duckett
- Nothing says downtown NYC like a microphone, a stool, a brick wall and a comedian. Stand up comedy has been a staple of Village nightlife for decades! The newly expanded New York Comedy Club is proud to join the thriving arts and entertainment scene in the East Village, building on our strong presence at our flagship location in Gramercy.FeaturingDante NeroEagle WittErin MaguirePhil Duckett
- Sat | April 19th - 9:15PM | Midtown
- Dante Nero, Mia Jackson, Tom Cassidy
- Get the authentic NYC stand up comedy experience at New York Comedy Club! Enjoy a nightly showcase of the best comedians in the city, hot up-and-comers, plus hotshot celebrity drop ins, national and international touring comics and more surprises!FeaturingDante NeroMia JacksonTom Cassidy
- Sat | April 19th - 10:45PM | Upper West Side
- Mia Jackson, Marion Grodin, Dante Nero, Brendan Sagalow
- Get ready for non-stop laughs, Upper West Side! Our brand-new club is open – and features the best comedians in NYC and beyond – in a cozy, intimate setting. Enjoy a full bar, tasty snacks, and a vibrant atmosphere that’s perfect for any night out. This room is sure to become a favorite of comics and audience alike.FeaturingMarion GrodinDante NeroMia JacksonBrendan Sagalow