Scott Rogowsky

Scott Rogowsky
Born (1984-12-04) December 4, 1984
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Education Johns Hopkins University
Occupation
Known for HQ Trivia
Running Late with Scott Rogowsky
Home town Harrison, New York
Parent(s)
  • Marty Rogowsky (father)
Comedy career
Medium Stand-up
Employer Intermedia Labs
Website www.scottrogowsky.com

Scott Rogowsky (born December 4, 1984) is an American comedian and the primary host of HQ Trivia.[1]

Early life

Rogowsky was born in Manhattan and raised in Harrison, New York.[2] He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in political science.[3]

Career

Rogowsky gained notoriety as the creator of several viral videos, including 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Jew, and Taking Fake Book Covers on the Subway. In 2017, he hosted a "pop-up" talk show, Start T@lkin, which streamed on Go90 for one season.[4]

Since 2011, Rogowsky has hosted Running Late with Scott Rogowsky, a live talk show held at various venues around New York City (such as the Gramercy Theater) and Los Angeles. Guests have included comedians, musicians, authors, and actors.[5]

HQ Trivia

In August 2017, Rogowsky began as the primary host of HQ Trivia, an app and trivia game. Since its launch, Rogowsky has gained a significant cult following among the game's players.[6][7]

Personal life

Rogowsky is Jewish.[8] He is a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity.[9] Rogowsky also enjoys baseball and is an avid fan of the New York Mets.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Wile, Rob (February 15, 2018). "The Secret to Winning HQ Trivia, According to Host Scott Rogowsky". Time. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Here's What You Need To Know About HQ Host Scott Rogowsky". HuffPost. December 19, 2017.
  3. ↑ "HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky is having a hard time dating". Page Six. December 4, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  4. ↑ "How Scott Rogowsky Carved Out His Own Corner in Late Night Comedy". Splitsider. May 1, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Running Late with Scott Rogowsky". Time Out Los Angeles. January 30, 2017.
  6. ↑ "CEO of HQ, the Hottest App Going: If You Run This Profile, We'll Fire Our Host". Buzzfeed. November 21, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Quiz Daddy Show: An Open-Mic Night With 'HQ' Host Scott Rogowsky". The Ringer. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  8. ↑ "HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky dishes on his cringeworthy Bar Mitzvah". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Friday Piday: Scott Rogowsky". Alpha Epsilon Pi. February 23, 2018.
  10. ↑ "HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky is a huge Mets fan and loves Tim Teufel". MLB. January 9, 2018.
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