Michael Schur

Michael Schur

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
Birthdayoct. 29, 1975
BiographyMichael Herbert Schur (born October 29, 1975) is an American television writer, producer, director, and actor. He started his career as a writer for Saturday Night Live (1998–2004) before gaining acclaim as a writer and producer of the sitcom The Office (2005–2013), where he also played Mose Schrute. He expanded his career co-creating Parks and Recreation (2009–2015) with Greg Daniels and creating the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021), the sitcom The Good Place (2016–2020), the sitcom Rutherford Falls (2020–2022), and the comedy series A Man on the Inside (2024–). He has served as a producer of the comedy drama series Master of None (2015–2021) and the comedy drama series Hacks (2021–).

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 through plots that showcase "good-hearted humanistic warmth". As of September 2024, Schur has been nominated for 21 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning three for his work on Saturday Night Live, The Office, and Hacks. In May 2025, Schur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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