Baron Vaughn is a competent American comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, voice actor, and podcast host.
He is widely recognized for portraying Nwabudike “Bud” Bergstein in the Netflix comedy series Grace and Frankie and for voicing Tom Servo in the revival of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
He is also known for Fairly Legal, Black Dynamite, Cloverfield, and The New Negroes, establishing himself as one of the most versatile performers in comedy and television.
| Baron Vaughn | |
|---|---|
| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Name: | Baron Vaughn |
| Born: | December 18, 1980 (age 45 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Portales, New Mexico, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | African-American |
| Height: | 5 feet 10½ inches (179 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn |
| Siblings: | Natasha Vaughn |
| Spouse: | Ilana Glazer |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Occupation: | Comedian, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Voice Actor, Podcast Host |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early Life and Education
Baron Vaughn was born on December 18, 1980, in Portales, New Mexico, United States.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn. He is of African-American ethnicity, and his religion is Christianity. He grew up with one younger sister, Natasha Vaughn. During his early childhood, he spent time living with his great-grandparents before reuniting with his mother.
His family later relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he developed a passion for theatre, comedy, and acting while attending school.
He later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Boston University, receiving classical acting training before beginning his professional career.
Career
Baron Vaughn launched his professional acting career in the mid-2000s with appearances in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, and the monster film Cloverfield.
He continued building his résumé with performances in Black Dynamite, Fairly Legal, Arrested Development, Girls, Superstore, and numerous television comedies.
Alongside acting, he established himself as a successful stand-up comedian, appearing on Conan, The Half Hour, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and major comedy festivals across North America.
His international breakthrough came with the role of Bud Bergstein in Grace and Frankie, starring alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
He later became the voice of Tom Servo in the revived Mystery Science Theater 3000 and co-created the Comedy Central series The New Negroes with Open Mike Eagle.
In addition to acting and comedy, Baron has worked as a writer, director, producer, and podcast host, earning recognition for projects such as Fatherless, The Great Debate, and Call & Response.
Awards and Nominations
- Primetime Emmy Award – Nominee (as part of the Grace and Frankie ensemble).
- Sundance Institute New Voices Lab – Selected participant (2016).
- Co-creator and host of The New Negroes.
- Earned critical acclaim for Grace and Frankie and Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Personal Life
Baron Vaughn, 45 years old, has been in a long-term relationship with Ilana Glazer since 2007 and they married in 2015.
And he does not have children. He enjoys philosophy, writing, podcasting, travelling, music, and stand-up comedy.
He has also spoken publicly about mental health and family relationships through his creative work. His height is 5 feet 10½ inches (179 cm).
Net Worth
Baron Vaughn has a net worth of $3 million USD.
His income comes from acting, stand-up comedy, voice acting, directing, writing, producing, podcasting, live performances, and television appearances. His diverse career across film, television, and comedy has made him one of the most recognizable comedians of his generation.
Filmography
Selected Films
- Cloverfield (2008)
- Black Dynamite (2009)
- The Kitchen (2012)
- Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019) (Voice)
- Scare Package (2019)
- The Time Capsule (2022)
Selected Television Series
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
- Law & Order
- Fairly Legal (2011–2012)
- Arrested Development
- Girls
- Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017–2022)
- Corporate
- The New Negroes
- The Great Debate
- Superstore
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (Voice)
- Accused (2023)