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Jenny Klein Biography

Birth Name:Jenny Klein

Birth Place:Skokie, Illinois, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was the youngest person to receive the Jack Oakie Comedy Scholarship while attending USC
  • Earned a degree in writing from the University of Southern California
  • Started out working as a writer's assistant on the series "Supernatural․"
  • Spent some time working as a gag writer for Playboy magazine
  • Has had her work published in "McSweeney's Internet Tendency․"
  • Has served as a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
  • Has served as a member of the comedic troupe The Big Game Hunters

Awards

  • 2016Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form: nominated
  • 2021Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)-Best Original Song - TV Show/Limited Series: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie: nominated
  • 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
  • 2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television: nominated
  • 2024WGA Award (TV)-Limited Series: nominated