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Nahnatchka Khan Biography

Birth Name:Nahnatchka Khan

Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Director, Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was a cinema-television major at the University of Southern California
  • Started out as a writer, producer and story editor on the animated series "Pepper Ann" in 1997
  • Quote: "[on improv during filming] "It's a comedy․ It can't be etched in stone․ Whatever the funniest thing is, wins․""
  • Best known as the creator and executive producer of "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" and as a writer and executive producer of "American Dad!"
  • Did small voice-over roles for "American Dad!" in 2009 and 2010
  • Met her "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" co-executive producer when they were working at Disney TV

Awards

  • 2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
  • 2019HCA Award-Best Female Director: nominated