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Michael Schur was born on October 29, 1975 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States and is credited as a screenwriter, television actor and executive producer. Michael Schur is 50 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Hall High School and Harvard University. Recorded honors include Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series and 1 more. Credited works include Parks and Recreation, The Good Place and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
My Take
For my money, Michael Schur is the most quietly important comedy mind of his generation. From SNL to The Office to Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place, he built a body of work defined by warmth rather than cruelty. What I admire most is his ambition: The Good Place dared to teach moral philosophy through prime-time sitcom jokes and somehow made it joyful. That Harvard-trained brain never punches down. When I see his name attached to a project, I trust it will be smart, kind, and worth my time. He proves comedy and decency can share the same stage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Schur
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・シュア
- Reading
- まいける・しゅあ
- Born
- October 29, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television actor / executive producer / showrunner
2. Background
- High school
- Hall High School
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy Series
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
- Writers Guild of America Award for Television: New Series
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Parks and Recreation | — | |
| Notable work | The Good Place | — | |
| Notable work | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | — |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/KenTremendous
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Schur
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1929297
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Schur born?
Born October 29, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Michael Schur from?
Michael Schur is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
What does Michael Schur do?
Michael Schur works as actor, screenwriter, television actor, executive producer, showrunner.
What is Michael Schur known for?
Notable works include Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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