John Aboud

John Aboud III (born March 7, 1973) is an American writer and comedian. With Michael Colton, he was a regular commentator on Best Week Ever and other VH1 shows.[1] From 2000 to 2003, the two founded Modern Humorist, a parody website[1] based in Brooklyn, New York.[2] Prior to the creation of Modern Humorist, Aboud worked as a freelance writer for magazines and Web sites. In 1996, he was among the first copywriters at Grey Advertising's online division.

In 2022, he and Colton signed a scripted television development deal with Lionsgate Television.[3]

Early life and education

He graduated from Douglas S. Freeman High School in suburban Richmond, Virginia. Aboud graduated from Harvard University in 1995.[4] He was an editor of the Harvard Lampoon [1] and served as president in 1994.

Personal life

In May 2000 Aboud married Molly Bridget Confer, the deputy editor of Teen People Online.[2]

Filmography
YearTitleRole
2014Penguins of MadagascarWriter
2015 Childrens Hospital Writer 3 episodes
2018 A Futile and Stupid Gesture (film) Writer
2021-2022 Close Enough Writer 14 episodes
2021-2023 Home Economics (TV series) Creator and Writer 41 episodes

References
  1. Davidson, Phil (28 April 2011). "Inside Modern Humorist with Co-Founders Michael Colton and John Aboud". www.vulture.com. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  2. "WEDDINGS; Molly Confer, John Aboud III". The New York Times. 2000-05-07. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  3. Hailu, Selome (2022-06-16). "'Home Economics' Creators Michael Colton and John Aboud Enter TV Development Deal at Lionsgate". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  4. CANFIELD, KEVIN (16 July 2001). "THOROUGHLY MODERN HUMORIST". courant.com. Retrieved 2019-03-24.


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