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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television actor / executive producer / showrunner
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- 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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Parks and Recreation | — | |
| Notable work | The Good Place | — | |
| Notable work | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | — |
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/KenTremendous
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Schur
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.