Simon Rich | |
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 Rich in 2009 | |
| Born | June 5, 1984 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Kathleen Hale (m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Frank Rich |
| Relatives | Nathaniel Rich (brother) |
Simon Rich (born June 5, 1984) is an American humorist, novelist, and screenwriter. He has published two novels and six collections of humor pieces, several of which appeared in The New Yorker. His novels and short stories have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
Rich was one of the youngest writers ever hired on Saturday Night Live, and served as a staff writer for Pixar.[1] On January 14, 2015, Man Seeking Woman, a television comedy series created by Rich (and based upon his short story collection The Last Girlfriend on Earth) premiered on the cable channel FXX.[2]
- ^ Gilbey, Ryan (July 16, 2013). "Simon Rich: the funniest man in America?". The Guardian. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "FX and FXX Set January Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series". The Futon Critic. November 21, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2014.