Harris Wittels
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Harris Wittels is a comedian, writer and musician. He is best known as a writer for The Sarah Silverman Program
, Parks and Recreation
and as a recurring guest on Comedy Bang Bang.
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Wittels started performing at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
in Los Angeles right when it opened. He soon after became a writer on The Sarah Silverman Program
. When the show was canceled, Wittels started writing for Parks and Recreation
where he has the title of "Co-Producer." His writing credits include the episodes "Media Blitz" and "94 Meetings." He is also writing for the upcoming third and final season of Eastbound and Down.
In addition to writing, Wittels has appeared on Comedy Bang Bang 8 times, making him one of the most frequent guests to appear as himself. He is known for the recurring segment "Harris's Foam Corner" which involves him reading musings that he has saved on his phone.
Wittels is a member of the band "Don't Stop or We'll Die" along with comedians Paul Rust
and Michael Cassady. He is the band's drummer and provides backing vocals.
He is also the creator of the Twitter feed Humblebrag. He writes for Grantland on the subject of notable humblebrags.
The Sarah Silverman Program
The Sarah Silverman Program is an American television series that starred comedian and actress Sarah Silverman, who created the series with Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab...
, Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation is an American comedy television series on NBC that focuses on Leslie Knope , a mid-level bureaucrat in the parks department of Pawnee, a fictional town in Indiana. Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, the series debuted on April 9, 2009; it has run for three seasons and...
and as a recurring guest on Comedy Bang Bang.
Life and career
Wittels is from Houston, Texas. He graduated from Emerson College in 2006 with a degree in TV/Video Production. He is a devoted fan of the band PhishPhish
Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and exploration of music across genres. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 , the band's four members – Trey Anastasio , Mike Gordon , Jon Fishman , and Page McConnell Phish is an American rock band...
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Wittels started performing at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre or UCB Theatre is an improvisational theatre and associated UCB Training Center with locations in Chelsea, New York, the EEast Village, New York and Hollywood, California.....
in Los Angeles right when it opened. He soon after became a writer on The Sarah Silverman Program
The Sarah Silverman Program
The Sarah Silverman Program is an American television series that starred comedian and actress Sarah Silverman, who created the series with Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab...
. When the show was canceled, Wittels started writing for Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation is an American comedy television series on NBC that focuses on Leslie Knope , a mid-level bureaucrat in the parks department of Pawnee, a fictional town in Indiana. Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, the series debuted on April 9, 2009; it has run for three seasons and...
where he has the title of "Co-Producer." His writing credits include the episodes "Media Blitz" and "94 Meetings." He is also writing for the upcoming third and final season of Eastbound and Down.
In addition to writing, Wittels has appeared on Comedy Bang Bang 8 times, making him one of the most frequent guests to appear as himself. He is known for the recurring segment "Harris's Foam Corner" which involves him reading musings that he has saved on his phone.
Wittels is a member of the band "Don't Stop or We'll Die" along with comedians Paul Rust
Paul Rust
Paul Robert Rust is an American actor, comedian and writer.-Life and career:Rust was born in Le Mars, Iowa to Jeanne and Bob Rust...
and Michael Cassady. He is the band's drummer and provides backing vocals.
He is also the creator of the Twitter feed Humblebrag. He writes for Grantland on the subject of notable humblebrags.