Christian Finnegan

Fletcher Christian Finnegan, born on April 1, 1973, is a prominent American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer who has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry, primarily based in New York City. Hailing from Albany, New York, Finnegan spent his formative years in Acton, Massachusetts, where he attended The Walnut Hill School, a prestigious institution focused on the arts.

Finnegan gained widespread recognition as an original panelist on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and for his memorable role as Chad, the only white roommate in the “Mad Real World” sketch on Comedy Central's iconic "Chappelle's Show." He currently serves as the co-host of "Black and White," a thought-provoking series on A&E that he created and executive produces. Additionally, he co-stars in TBS's "Are We There Yet?" and previously hosted the travel web series “CustomNATION” on Zest TV, along with his music podcast “Audio Spackle,” which launched in January 2013.

A veteran of Comedy Central, Finnegan has showcased his talent in several specials, including "Premium Blend" and "Au Contraire," and has featured in programs such as "Comedy Central Presents" and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn." His stand-up has also been highlighted in the animated series "Shorties Watchin' Shorties."

In film, he has appeared in "Eden Court" and "Knight and Day," as well as guest roles on "The Good Wife." Finnegan released his debut comedy CD, "Two For Flinching," in 2006, followed by the special “Au Contraire!” in 2009, and "The Fun Part" on Netflix in 2014. In 2016, he partnered with comedian Sherrod Small to co-host "Black and White," further exploring humor in race relations.