# Bert Kreischer

American stand-up comedian famous for performing shirtless and his story of accidentally becoming a member of the Russian mafia as a college student — "The Machine" story that became a viral sensation. Among the top grossing stand-up touring acts and one of Rogan's most recurring guests.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** November 3, 1972
- **Birthplace:** Tampa, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** actor
- **Category:** Movies & TV
- **Net Worth:** $5M (est. 2023)
- **Also Known As:** The Machine, The Shirtless Comedian

## Overview

Albert Charles Kreischer Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, reality television host and actor. In 1997, he was featured in an article in Rolling Stone while attending Florida State University. The magazine named Kreischer "the top partyer at the Number One Party School in the country". The article also served as inspiration for the 2002 film National Lampoon's Van Wilder.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Bert Kreischer. American comedian and actor (born 1972)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Kreischer

## Timeline

### 1972 — Birth
Birth of Bert Kreischer.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Bert Kreischer was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Bert Kreischer, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Bert Kreischer, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Kreischer"
> — Bert Kreischer, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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