Dan Harmon
Dan Harmon is an American television writer, producer, animator, and actor.
Dan Harmon is an American television writer, producer, animator, and actor. He is best known for creating the NBC sitcom Community and co-creating the animated series Rick and Morty. He has also been associated with Channel 101, the Harmontown podcast, and Krapopolis.
Early life
Dan Harmon was born on January 3, 1973, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Some biographical sources also note his upbringing and education in the Milwaukee area.
Television career
Harmon became widely known as the creator and producer of Community and later as co-creator of Rick and Morty. He has also been credited with creating Krapopolis and contributing to other television and animation projects.
Channel 101 and podcasting
Along with Rob Schrab, Harmon co-founded Channel 101, an alternative television network and short-film festival. He also created and hosted Harmontown, a live comedy podcast that ran from 2012 to 2019.
Recognition
Harmon has received industry recognition for his writing and producing work, including Primetime Emmy wins noted in biographical listings. His influence is often associated with meta-comedy and unconventional television storytelling.
Key facts
- Harmon created and produced Community, which ran on NBC from 2009 to 2015.
- He co-created Rick and Morty with Justin Roiland.
- He co-founded Channel 101 with Rob Schrab.
- He hosted the comedy podcast Harmontown from 2012 to 2019.
- He created Krapopolis for Fox, which premiered in 2023.
Dan Harmon’s work has been widely watched in Canada through Community and Rick and Morty, both of which have had broad North American audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_HarmonSupports: Birth name, birth date, occupations, major works, Channel 101, Harmontown, and Krapopolis.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1363595/Supports: Birth date, birthplace, credits, and biographical details including prior marriage.
- Earwolf — https://www.earwolf.com/person/dan-harmon/Supports: Channel 101, Community, The Sarah Silverman Program, and Monster House credit.
- Plex — https://watch.plex.tv/person/dan-harmonSupports: Overview of major credits including Community, Rick and Morty, Harmontown, Channel 101, and Krapopolis.