Nathan Fielder

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Nathan Fielder stands as a unique figure in modern comedy, having secured both critical acclaim and cultural relevance through his unconventional approach. His ability to blend business acumen with surreal humor has resulted in multiple prestigious awards, including an Independent Spirit Award and a WGA Award. Being named to the TIME 100 list in 2023 solidified his status as a cultural influencer. His work on The Rehearsal earned a Peabody Award, highlighting the depth and innovation of his storytelling.

AwardsFielder's awards record is selective but prestigious, reflecting the high quality of his writing and direction rather than volume. He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature Screenplay for Nathan for You in 2015 and the Writers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety/Music Series for the same show in 2014. He also won the Peabody Award for The Rehearsal in 2022. While nominated three times for The Rehearsal for Primetime Emmys, he has not yet won a Primetime Emmy as of 2026.

Honours & Distinctions

TIME 100 Most Influential People

Time Magazine·2023

Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Private Pilot License

Federal Aviation Administration·2025

Earned certification to fly small aircraft.

Indie Spirit Award

Independent Spirit Awards·2015

Recognized for contribution to independent cinema through Nathan for You.

Rankings & Lists

#100

TIME 100

Time Magazine·2023

Magazine Covers

Variety

2023

Comedy Issue Feature

The New Yorker

2022

Profile Piece

Records & Feats

Youngest Creator to Win WGA Award for Variety Series

Career Milestone·2014

Won the WGA Award for Nathan for You at age 30.

Most Unsettling Comedy Series of the Decade

Critical Acclaim·2023

Nathan for You frequently ranked highest in lists of groundbreaking and unsettling comedy.