Nate Andrew Torrence, a comic actor known for his distinctive comedic timing, was born on December 1, 1977, and raised in Canton, Ohio. His family owned and operated a bed and breakfast business in Berlin, Ohio. Torrence attended Hiland High School in Berlin before pursuing higher education at the Stark Campus of Kent State University. His passion for comedy led him to Chicago, where he enrolled in The Second City’s Players Workshop, a notable training ground for aspiring comedians.
Determined to enhance his skills, Torrence joined a comedy troupe named Corn, Beef and Cabbage, where he served as both a writer and performer. He was joined on stage by his older brother and close friend Josh Ruth. To further develop his craft, he also trained at the L.A. and Cleveland branches of Second City, ComedySportz, and The Groundlings in Los Angeles—each respected institutions in the arena of improvisational comedy.
Torrence began appearing on screen in 2003 and has compiled a diverse list of television credits. He made cameo appearances in popular series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, How I Met Your Mother, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Supernatural. His breakout role came with his recurring character Dylan Killington on the Aaron Sorkin-created series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. He later appeared in several episodes of the comedy series Mr. Sunshine.
In 2006, Torrence also appeared as a taster on season two of the reality cooking competition Top Chef, showcasing his versatility across entertainment formats.
Torrence has been featured in numerous advertising campaigns, contributing to brands such as Volkswagen, NFL.com, and Golden Grahams. One of his most memorable commercials was for Capital One’s "What’s in Your Wallet?" campaign, where he portrayed a credit card call center representative. This role became one of the key highlights of his commercial career.
| Birth Date: | 1 Dec, 1977 |
| Age: | 42 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Canton |
| Education: | University of Kent |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
