Michael Schur

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Michael Schur
Schur at the 2012 Peabody Awards
Born
Michael Herbert Schur

(1975-10-29) October 29, 1975 (age 49)[1]
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Other namesKen Tremendous
EducationHarvard University (BA)
Occupations
  • Television producer
  • director
  • screenwriter
Years active1997–present
Spouse
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(m. 2005)​
Children2

Michael Herbert Schur (born October 29, 1975[1][2][3]) is an American television producer, writer, director, and actor. He was a producer and writer for the American remake of the comedy series The Office, and co-created Parks and Recreation with Office producer Greg Daniels. He created The Good Place, co-created the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and was a producer on the series Master of None. He also played Mose Schrute on The Office. In 2021, he was one of three co-creators of the Peacock comedy series Rutherford Falls.

Schur's comedies typically include large, diverse casts; breakout stars have emerged from his shows. He features optimistic characters who often find strong friendships and lasting love[4][5][6] through plots that showcase "good-hearted humanistic warmth".[7] As of September 2021, Schur has been nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning two for his work on Saturday Night Live (1997–2004) and The Office.[8]

  1. ^ a b Biodata, tvinsider.com. Accessed June 16, 2023.
  2. ^ Schur, Michael (2022). "12". How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question (ebook ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 432. ISBN 978-1-9821-5933-7. I was born a healthy white dude in America in 1975, [...]
  3. ^ "Jennifer Philbin and Michael Schur". The New York Times. October 9, 2005. Retrieved September 15, 2008. Mr. Schur, 29...
  4. ^ Hannemann, Emily (September 15, 2018). "The Magic of Michael Schur's Sitcoms: Why 'The Good Place,' 'Parks and Rec' & More Are So Rewatchable". TV Insider. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  5. ^ Leishman, Rachel (September 17, 2018). "Mike Schur's Shows Have The Most Relatable Characters on Television". TheMarySue.com. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  6. ^ "The Chemistry of Cluelessness in Michael Schur's Sitcoms". PopMatters.com. July 12, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  7. ^ Anderson, Sam (October 4, 2018). "What Makes 'The Good Place' So Good?". The New York Times. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  8. ^ "Michael Schur". Television Academy. Retrieved September 26, 2021.