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Kenny Schwartz Biography

Birth Name:Kenny Schwartz

Profession Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Tufts University with a degree in English in 1989 and often features the university in his shows
  • Began his writing and producing career as a story editor and writer on the TV series "Mad About You" in 1992
  • Started out as a member of the production staff on the TV series "The Larry Sanders Show" in 1992
  • Best known as the writer and executive producer of "American Dad!" and as the creator of "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place․"

Awards

  • 2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
  • 2016PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated