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Dan Harmon Biography
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Profession
Writer, director, producer, actor
Fast Facts
- Is a follower of mythologist Joseph Campbell
- Early comedy influences were SCTV, Monty Python and The Kids in the Hall
- Has performed stand-up comedy
- Was a member of the ComedySportz improv group in Milwaukee
- Founded the comedy website Channel 101
- Based the sitcom Community on his experiences attending a community college in California
Awards
- 2009Emmy-Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics: winner
- 2009Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special: nominated