Tom Segura
Thomas Weston Segura (born April 16, 1979) is an American stand-up comedian, actor , writer, podcaster, and author known for his dark humor and observational comedy style. Born in Cincinnati , Ohio , Segura began performing stand-up in the early 2000s and has risen to prominence as one of the top touring comedians worldwide, with sold-out arenas and international tours such as his "I'm Coming Everywhere World Tour" featuring over 300 shows. He has released six Netflix stand-up specials: Completely Normal (2014), Mostly Stories (2016), Disgraceful (2018), Ball Hog (2020), Sledgehammer (2023), and Teacher (2025).
In addition to stand-up, Segura has built a successful career in podcasting, co-hosting Your Mom's House with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky , since 2010, which has become one of the most popular comedy podcasts available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts . He also hosts 2 Bears, 1 Cave alongside fellow comedian Bert Kreischer , focusing on comedy, stories, and guest interviews. As an author, Segura published the New York Times bestseller I'd Like to Play Alone, Please in 2022, a collection of humorous essays drawn from his personal experiences.
Segura's acting credits include notable roles in films such as Instant Family (2018), where he played Russ, a supportive friend in a family adoption story, and Countdown (2019), portraying Derek in the supernatural thriller. He has also appeared in television series like Gary Unmarried (2008–2010) and Happy Endings (2011–2013), and more recently created and starred in the Netflix sketch comedy series Bad Thoughts (2025), a dark humor anthology that premiered on May 13, 2025. Married to Christina Pazsitzky since November 8, 2008, the couple has two sons, Ellis (born 2016) and Julian (born 2018), and resides in Austin, Texas .
Thomas Weston Segura was born on April 16, 1979, in Cincinnati , Ohio , to Thomas Nadeau Segura and Rosario "Charo" Lazarte. He has two older sisters, Maria and Jane. His father, an American of Spanish, Cajun, and French-Canadian descent, served as First Vice President at Merrill Lynch after the family relocated from Peru following his marriage to Lazarte in Lima in 1976. His mother, a Peruvian immigrant, brought elements of her South American heritage into the household, including a background rooted in Lima where the couple met.
Segura grew up bilingual in Spanish and English, primarily due to his mother's limited proficiency in English, which led her to communicate with him and his siblings in Spanish from a young age. This linguistic environment, combined with annual summers spent in Lima , Peru , deeply influenced his cultural identity, fostering a strong connection to his Peruvian roots amid his American upbringing.
The family frequently relocated due to his father's career, spending Segura's early childhood briefly in Cincinnati before moving to Minneapolis , Minnesota , and later settling in Vero Beach, Florida , where he completed high school. He graduated from Saint Edward's School in Vero Beach in 1997.
Segura's early exposure to humor stemmed from family dynamics, particularly his mother's role as a natural comedic storyteller, and the unique challenges of immigrant experiences, such as navigating cultural differences and language barriers in everyday life. These elements provided formative influences that later informed his comedic perspective on heritage and identity.
Segura attended Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina , where he earned a bachelor's degree . His time there represented a pivotal period in his development, bridging academic life with emerging creative interests. During his freshman year, at age 18, Segura overdosed on the drug GHB, was clinically dead for three minutes, and spent time in a coma before recovering.
During his college years, Segura made his initial foray into stand-up comedy , participating in open mic events on campus that allowed him to test early material.
