Nino Arial

Updated: October 21, 2026

Date of Birth: 28 March 1990
Age: 36
Origin: France
Gender: Male
Nationality: French
Occupation: Comedian, YouTuber, actor
Genres: Stand-up comedy, improvisation, observational humour, social satire

Biography & Career:
Nino Arial is a French comedian and content creator whose sharp, socially aware humour has made him one of the biggest names in French comedy. Before the spotlight came a run of very different jobs: bartender in New York, holiday camp organiser and, after preparatory classes for business school, bank adviser in Paris. Burnout at 26 became the turning point. One day the future comedian went out to buy lunch and never came back to the office.

The YouTube channel launched in 2016 and grew slowly at first. Then a heartfelt video about school bullying went viral and led to talks alongside Brigitte Macron. Today the audience counts more than 4 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. The stand up style mixes everyday observation, social inequality and plenty of improvisation, often built on direct exchanges with the crowd. Early stage experience came from opening for Gad Elmaleh and Redouane Bougheraba, a close friend, former flatmate and now coproducer.

The first spectacle Nino Arial took on the road, Pas comme eux, has filled Zéniths and arenas in France and Belgium. Recent tours include dates at the Adidas Arena in Paris, the LDLC Arena in Lyon and the Palais Nikaïa in Nice, with more shows announced through 2027. On the big screen, the list of movies so far includes the 2025 comedy Délocalisés, with the comedian in the role of Sylvain.

Off stage, family life stays discreet. Nothing has been shared about the parents or a girlfriend, and for Nino Arial the focus remains firmly on the stage.

Nino Arial Shows:
Pas comme eux
Nino Arial

Nino Arial Movies:
Délocalisés