Brett Baer Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for numerous Writers Guild of America Awards for his work on several series including "30 Rock" and "New Girl"
• Quote: "Dave [Finkel] and I got our first paying gig writing cartoons․ It was a major deal to get paig․ Our first job was an 'Animaniacs' cartoon for Steven Spielberg․ It has been downhill ever since․"
• Initially planned to become an actor, but would transition to writing after making only a few small appearances, one of which includes 1983's "Risky Business"
• Began writing for animated series including "The Animaniacs" and "Pinky and the Brain" before transitioning to primetime network series including "Just Shoot Me!" and "New Girl"