Biography
Writer-producer-director Dan Harmon's unique perspective on television comedy led him from the improv comedy scene in his native Milwaukee to Hollywood, where he developed the wildly popular Internet sketch series "Channel 101" before creating the popular, but troubled sitcom "Community" (NBC, 2009- ). In the late 1990s, Harmon's skewed take on TV tropes captured the attention of Hollywood, where he wrote the original script for the …
Career Milestones
1997 | Made acting debut in the drama "Downer" |
1999 | Co-created the TV pilot for "Heat Vision and Jack," directed by Ben Stiller, and co-starring Owen Wilson and Jack Black |
2006 | Wrote the animated feature "Monster House" |
2007 | Co-created and wrote "The Sarah Silverman Program." (Comedy Central) |
2007 | With Jack Black and Rob Schrab, co-created the VH1 series "Acceptable TV" |
2009 | Created the NBC sitcom "Community"; NBC announced in 2012 he would no longer be show runner, but remained a consultant |
2009 | Made a cameo in "Funny People," written and directed by Judd Apatow |
Awards
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics in 81st Annual Academy Awards |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety, Music or Comedy Special in 81st Annual Academy Awards |