Dana Gould

Birth Name:

Dana John Gould

Birth Place:

Hopedale, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

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․"
Also has an extensive acting career and has appeared in "Working," "Mob City," and "Parks and Recreation․"
Best known as a writer and stand-up comedian who served as writer and co-executive producer on "The Simpsons․"
Voiced several one-off characters on "The Simpsons" during his time writing for the show
Wrote and performed his autobiographical one-man show "Insomnia" in 1992

2002Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2003Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Winner
2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Music and Lyrics:Nominated
2005Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Winner
2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2016Rondo Statuette - Best Television Presentation:Nominated

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