Michael Schur
American television producer and writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Herbert Schur (born October 29, 1975[1][2][3]) is an American television producer, writer, director, and actor. He was a producer and writer for the comedy series The Office, and co-created Parks and Recreation with Office producer Greg Daniels. He created The Good Place, co-created the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and was a producer on the series Master of None. He also played Mose Schrute on The Office. In 2021, he was one of three co-creators of the Peacock comedy series Rutherford Falls.
Michael Schur | |
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Born | Michael Herbert Schur (1975-10-29) October 29, 1975 (age 48)[1] Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
Other names | Ken Tremendous |
Education | Harvard University (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Television producer, director, and screenwriter |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Schur's comedies typically include large, diverse casts; breakout stars have emerged from his shows. He features optimistic characters who often find strong friendships and lasting love,[4][5][6] through plots that showcase "good-hearted humanistic warmth".[7] As of September 2021, Schur has been nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning two for his work on Saturday Night Live (1997–2004) and The Office.[8]