Gabe Liedman

Gabe Liedman is an American stand-up comedian, television writer, producer, and actor known for his work on PEN15, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Inside Amy Schumer. He is the showrunner of Netflix animation series Q-Force and the first season of PEN15.[1]

Gabe Liedman
Liedman at South by Southwest 2013
EducationColumbia University (BA)
Occupation(s)television writer, producer, stand-up comedian
Years active2008–present
Known forshowrunner of Q-Force and PEN15
SpouseDaniel Zomparelli (m. 2017)

Biography

Liedman grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Columbia University in 2004.[2] He joined the Varsity Show in 2001 and met Jenny Slate, who became his future stand-up and writing partner in the comic duo Gabe and Jenny.[3][4] His castmates also included television writer and creator of Netflix series Never Have I Ever Lang Fisher, comedian Michelle Collins, Emmy Award-nominated stage actor Brandon Victor Dixon, managing editor of The Onion and Upworthy co-founder Peter Koechley, and Robby Mook, who became manager of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.[5]

After college, Liedman worked for Barneys New York as a salesperson during the day.[2] At night, he and Slate worked for comedy clubs around the city, eventually hosting the Williamsburg-based, critically acclaimed comedy show Big Terrific, along with stand-up comedian Max Silvestri.[6] After the show had its last New York City performance in 2015, the trio eventually brought the show to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.[7]

In 2013, Liedman got his first writing job as a staff writer on the writing team of Inside Amy Schumer.[2] From 2013 to 2015, he was also a writer and actor for Nick Kroll's Kroll Show, and worked for the first three seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine from 2013 to 2016.[8] In 2014, he made his feature film debut in Obvious Child, starring Jenny Slate and Jake Lacy.[9]

He was a producer for the comedy series Broad City and was in the works of creating Malltown USA with the showrunners, Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson.[10] The show followed the life of a 13-year-old navigating the complexities of life in the classic microcosm of American culture, the strip mall.[11]

In 2018, Liedman became the executive producer of PEN15.[12]

In 2019, Netflix ordered ten episodes of a half-hour, adult animated spy comedy series titled Q-Force, written by Liedman and produced by Michael Schur and Sean Hayes. The show premiered on Netflix in 2021.[13]

Filmography
Film and Television work by Gabe Liedman
Year Title Screenwriter Producer Actor Executive producer Creator Role Notes
2013 Inside Amy Schumer Yes No Yes No No Danny P. Wrote 10 episodes, appeared in one episode
2013–2015 Kroll Show Yes No Yes No No various roles Wrote 16 episodes, appeared in 5 episodes
2013–2016 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Yes Yes Yes No No Dr. Oliver Cox Wrote 9 episodes, appeared in 4 episodes
2014 Obvious Child No Yes Yes No No Joey Liedman's feature film debut
2017 Transparent Yes Yes Yes No No Gabe Wrote one episode
2017–2019 Broad City Yes Yes No No No Wrote 2 episodes
2019–2020 PEN15 Yes No No Yes No Wrote 2 episodes
2021 Q-Force Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Benji Wrote 2 episodes, appeared in 8 episodes

Awards and nominations

Liedman was nominated for the Writers Guild of America Awards in 2019, 2020, and 2021 for his work on PEN15.[14][15][16] He shared the 2019 Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Series – Short Form, also for his work on PEN15.[17]

Personal life

Liedman is gay and is married to Canadian writer Daniel Zomparelli.[18] He is Jewish.[19]

References
  1. Fallon, Kevin (September 23, 2020). "How 'PEN15' Nailed the Experience of the Closeted Gay Tween". The Daily Beast. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  2. Wallace, Phil (Spring 2018). "Funny Business". Columbia College Today. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  3. Parker, Billy (June 10, 2009). "Gabe Liedman and Jenny Slate, Comedians". Gothamist. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  4. Agresta, Mike (Fall 2011). "Behind the Shell". Columbia College Today. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  5. "Columbia Spectator 25 April 2002 — Columbia Spectator". spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  6. Carlson, Jen (April 23, 2015). "An Oral History Of Big Terrific, NYC's Most Beloved Comedy Show". Gothamist. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  7. Greenberg, Rudi (October 26, 2017). "Comedians Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman and Max Silvestri bring 'Big Terrific' to D.C.'s Bentzen Ball". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  8. "Gabe Liedman Interview: Q-Force Season 1". ScreenRant. August 31, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  9. Shapiro, Gregg. "Obviously funny: an interview with actor Gabe Liedman". ChicagoPride.com. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  10. Gaines, Adam. "The Business Of The 'Broad City' Creators Abbi Jacobsen & Ilana Glazer". Forbes. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  11. O'Connell, Mikeyy (April 17, 2018). "Comedy Central Orders Series From 'Broad City' Alum". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  12. Otterson, Joe (April 19, 2018). "Hulu Orders Middle School Comedy 'PEN15'". Variety. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  13. Weldon, Glen (September 2, 2021). "'Q-Force' Trafficks In Queer Stereotypes — Then Drives Through Them". NPR. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  14. "2021 Writers Guild Awards Nominees & Winners". awards.wga.org. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  15. Nordyke, Kimberly (December 5, 2019). "Writers Guild Awards Unveils TV Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  16. "'Watchmen,' 'Succession' and 'Pen15' Among WGA 2020 TV Award Nominees". TheWrap. December 5, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  17. Andreeva, Nellie (December 3, 2019). "'PEN15′ Co-Creator & Star Anna Konkle Reacts To Series' Gotham Award". Deadline. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  18. Sytsma, Alan (March 9, 2018). "Comedian Gabe Liedman Knows Breakfast Should Taste Like Hot Sauce and Ketchup". Grub Street. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  19. The Ira Glass Infatuation Post/This American Life Review: Comedians of Christmas Comedy Special, Jewcy
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