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Kourtney Kang Biography

Birth Name:Kourtney Kang

Birth Place:Hawaii, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Director, Script department

Fast Facts

  • Received a Masters Degree in Playwriting from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama
  • The thing that really interests me is making really strong female characters that everybody can relate to
  • Has said that she was interested in the entertainment industry for as long as she can remember
  • Perhaps best known for producing and writing "How I Met Your Mother․"

Awards

  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2022Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Young Teen Program: nominated
  • 2022Emmy-Outstanding Young Teen Series: nominated