Bert Kreischer is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor nicknamed "The Machine." Born November 3, 1972, he is 53 years old. He has been married to LeeAnn Kreischer since December 2003, and they have two daughters. His net worth is estimated between $14 million and $20 million, built on sold-out arena tours, hit Netflix specials, and chart-topping podcasts.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Albert Charles Kreischer Jr. |
| Date of Birth | November 3, 1972 |
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | St. Petersburg, Florida (raised in Tampa) |
| Profession | Stand-up Comedian, Podcaster, Actor |
| Known For | "The Machine" story, shirtless stand-up, 2 Bears 1 Cave |
| Wife | LeeAnn Kreischer (married December 2003) |
| Children | 2 daughters (Georgia, Ila) |
| Education | Florida State University (English) |
| Current Tour | Permission to Party World Tour (2025–2026) |
| Estimated Net Worth | $14M – $20M (estimates) |
Early Life
Albert Charles Kreischer Jr. was born on November 3, 1972, in St. Petersburg, Florida, and raised in Tampa. His mother worked in early childhood development and his father was a successful real-estate attorney. He attended Jesuit High School of Tampa before enrolling at Florida State University, where he majored in English and joined the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
Kreischer spent six years at FSU, and during his sixth year the university was ranked the number one "party school" in the country. In 1997, Rolling Stone featured him in a six-page article titled "Bert Kreischer: The Undergraduate," naming him "the top partyer at the Number One Party School in the country." The article became the inspiration for the 2002 comedy film National Lampoon's Van Wilder — though Kreischer has said he had nothing to do with the movie.
Comedy Career
Stand-Up and "The Machine"
Kreischer's first stand-up experience came at Potbelly's, a bar in Tallahassee. After a tape of his set reached a talent agent, he moved to New York City and worked the door at the Boston Comedy Club while honing his act. He became famous for performing shirtless and for his storytelling style — most famously "The Machine," the tale of how he allegedly helped the Russian mafia rob a train during a college trip to Russia.
His specials include Comfortably Dumb (2009), The Machine (2016), and four Netflix specials: Secret Time (2018), Hey Big Boy (2020), Razzle Dazzle (2023), and Lucky (2025). He published the memoir Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child in 2014. The Machine story was adapted into a feature film, The Machine (2023), in which he starred.
Lucky, released on Netflix on March 18, 2025, is his fourth Netflix special. Filmed in his hometown of Tampa after a 140-city international arena tour, all six taping shows sold out within 24 hours, and the special premiered in Netflix's Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows. It covers his 45-pound weight loss, family stories, parenting advice from Snoop Dogg, and an emotional farewell to his family dog. His previous special, Razzle Dazzle, drew over 8.3 million views in its debut week.
Television
Kreischer hosted The X Show (FX), Hurt Bert (FX), Bert the Conqueror and Trip Flip (Travel Channel), and The Cabin with Bert Kreischer (Netflix, 2020). He appeared as a roaster at The Roast of Tom Brady (2024). In January 2026, Netflix premiered his first scripted series, Free Bert, which he created with Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel. The six-episode comedy stars Kreischer as a fictionalized version of himself whose family relocates to Beverly Hills so his daughters can attend an elite private school — and debuted in Netflix's Global Top 10 before being renewed for a second season in March 2026.
Podcasts and Touring
Under his company Berty Boy Productions — co-founded with his wife in 2022 — Kreischer produces and hosts Bertcast (launched 2012), Open Tabs, and the cooking show Something's Burning. He co-hosts the massively popular 2 Bears, 1 Cave with fellow comedian Tom Segura. His digital footprint is enormous: over 16.8 million fans, 4.4 billion impressions, and more than 343 million YouTube views. Forbes has called him "one of the best storytellers of his generation."
His Tops Off World Tour made him one of the highest-grossing touring comedians in the business, with his 2024 tour reportedly generating around $30 million in gross ticket sales — and ranking as the sixth highest-grossing comedy tour worldwide despite touring only six months of the year. He followed it with the Permission to Party World Tour, which kicked off on September 18, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois, and was extended through 2026, with dates running into December. He also founded the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, which has grown from outdoor venues to stadiums and arenas — including a sold-out cruise that set records for alcohol sales at sea.
Business Ventures and Recent Appearances
Beyond comedy, Kreischer has built a diversified business portfolio. In 2024 he and Tom Segura launched Por Osos Vodka, a spirits brand that has expanded across multiple states and serves as a presenting sponsor for fan events like the 2 Bears 5K — the annual charity run he hosts with Segura. The second edition, held in 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, drew more than 7,000 participants, including NFL star Jason Kelce and country artist Jelly Roll.
He has also become a fixture in Netflix's broader entertainment orbit: he served as a tailgate correspondent at the NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix, made several appearances on WWE Monday Night RAW, and at the 2026 Netflix Is a Joke Festival he performed the "Bert and Shaq's Crowd Work Show" at The Comedy Store on May 8 alongside Shaquille O'Neal, then hosted the 2 Bears 5K with Segura and Jelly Roll at the Rose Bowl on May 9.
Wife and Family
Kreischer is married to LeeAnn Kreischer (née Kemp, born August 19, 1971, in Bowdon, Georgia). They met in Los Angeles in the early 2000s, briefly split, reconciled, and married in December 2003. LeeAnn is a writer, producer, and host of the Wife of the Party podcast, where she discusses marriage, parenting, and life with a famously chaotic husband. She has also served as a producer on several of Bert's specials.
They have two daughters: Georgia (born June 2004) and Ila (born July 2006). Bert has spoken openly about Ila's dyslexia and the family's life in Los Angeles. LeeAnn frequently appears in his stories and on his podcasts, and the couple's marriage — now over two decades strong — is a recurring theme in his comedy.
Net Worth
Kreischer's net worth is estimated between $14 million and $20 million. Celebrity Net Worth and several outlets place him around $14 million, while 2026 estimates from other sources reach $20 million. His income comes from arena tours, Netflix specials and series, podcast sponsorships, his production company, and merchandise. No independently audited figure exists, so all numbers are estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bert Kreischer's wife?
LeeAnn Kreischer (née Kemp). They married in December 2003, and she hosts the "Wife of the Party" podcast and co-founded Berty Boy Productions with him.
How old is Bert Kreischer?
Born November 3, 1972, he is 53 years old.
What is Bert Kreischer's net worth?
Estimated between $14 million and $20 million, depending on the outlet. His wealth comes from touring, Netflix deals, and podcasting.
Why is Bert Kreischer called "The Machine"?
It's the nickname from his most famous stand-up story, about inadvertently helping the Russian mafia rob a train during a college trip to Russia. The story became a 2023 feature film.
How many children does Bert Kreischer have?
Two daughters: Georgia (born 2004) and Ila (born 2006).
What is 2 Bears 1 Cave?
A hit comedy podcast co-hosted by Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura, produced under Kreischer's Berty Boy Productions.