Dana Gould Biography

Fast Facts

• Attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he studied Communications and Theatre
• First began performing stand-up comedy at the age of 17, only a few weeks after graduating from high school
• Made his screen acting debut on the TV series "The Ben Stiller Show" in 1992
• Wrote the pilot for "World On A String" and co-created "Super Adventure Team" before joining the staff of "The Simpsons․"
• Best known as a writer and stand-up comedian who served as writer and co-executive producer on "The Simpsons․"
• Also has an extensive acting career and has appeared in "Working," "Mob City," and "Parks and Recreation․"
• Wrote and performed his autobiographical one-man show "Insomnia" in 1992
• Voiced several one-off characters on "The Simpsons" during his time writing for the show