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| Born | November 19, 1985 (age 38) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Television writer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Jen Statsky (born November 19, 1985) is an American television writer and comedian known for her work on Hacks, The Good Place, Parks and Recreation, and Broad City. She is the co-creator and co-showrunner of the critically-acclaimed HBO Max series Hacks, for which she has received a Primetime Emmy, Peabody Award, and multiple WGA Awards, among others.
Personal life
Jen Statsky was born November 19, 1985, in Milton, Massachusetts, where she grew up before moving to New York City to study at New York University. She attended Tisch School of the Arts where she studied Film and Television.[1] She is a Los Angeles Clippers fan. She is married to Travis "Tug" Helwig, the Emmy-winning writer formerly at Crooked Media.
Career
Early beginnings
In school, Statsky developed an interest in writing. When she graduated from NYU in 2008, she was working in a coffee shop as well as performing stand-up comedy. Statsky continued her writing career as an intern for Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Onion.[2] She joined Twitter in 2009 and used it to write jokes, ultimately gaining a following over time.[2] In 2011, while Statsky continued keeping her Twitter account active, A. D. Miles, the head writer of NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, messaged her, suggesting Statsky apply to a writing position that was available. She applied for the position and in March 2011 her manager confirmed Statsky was hired as a writer.[2] Before using Twitter, Jen Statsky had applied to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and did not get the job.[3]
Television
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon was Statsky's first experience as a television writer. She later worked as a staff writer for Hello Ladies and has worked as a writer for Parks and Recreation, Broad City, Lady Dynamite, and The Good Place. In 2019, Statsky joined other WGA writers in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the practice of packaging.[4][5] In 2021, she signed an overall deal with Universal Television.[6]
Book
Statsky has made a written contribution to the book The McSweeney's Book of Politics and Musicals that was published in 2012.[7] Statsky also wrote a contribution for the book Notes From the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-Grade Panic From 150 Of The Funniest Women In Comedy.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
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| Writer | Producer | |||
| 2011 | Onion SportsDome | No | Yes | Associate producer |
| 2011–13 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Hello Ladies | Yes | No | Staff writer |
| 2014–15 | Parks and Recreation | Yes | No | Wrote 2 episodes Also story editor and executive story editor |
| 2015–19 | Broad City | Yes | Yes | Wrote 4 episodes, also consultant Consulting and co-executive producer |
| 2016 | The Characters | Yes | No | Consultant writer, episode: "Paul W. Downs" |
| 2016 | Obamtourage | Yes | No | Television short, idea by |
| 2016–17 | Lady Dynamite | Yes | No | Wrote 2 episodes Also story editor and executive story editor |
| 2016 | Another Period | Yes | No | Wrote: "Tubman" |
| 2018 | Forever | Yes | Yes | Supervising producer, story by: "Kase" |
| 2016–2020 | The Good Place | Yes | Yes | Wrote 7 episodes Also co-executive, supervising, and co-producer |
| 2020 | A Parks and Recreation Special | Yes | No | Television special |
| 2021–present | Hacks | Yes | Yes | Co-creator with Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs Wrote 3 episodes |
| 2023 | Chris Fleming: Hell | No | Yes | Executive Producer |
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ Peyser, Eve (August 31, 2015). "Jen Statsky on the art of the one-liner, writing for late night, and comedy with 'heart'". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on September 29, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Hollander, Jason (Spring 2012). "The Tweet Life" (PDF). NYU Alumni Magazine. New York University. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ↑ Angelo, Megan (November 3, 2011). "TV Comedy Writers on Twitter". The New York Times. p. AR20. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (13 April 2019). "Writers Share Signed Termination Letters As Mass Firing Of Agents Begins After WGA-ATA Talks Fail". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ↑ "I Stand With The WGA". Personal Twitter. Archived from the original on 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
- ↑ White, Peter (2021-08-09). "'Hacks' Co-Creator Jen Statsky Extends Overall Deal With Universal Television". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ↑ McSweeney's (January 1, 2012). The McSweeney's Book of Politics and Musicals. Vintage Books. ISBN 9780307387349.
- ↑ "Hacks". Emmys.com. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ↑ "Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series - 2021". Emmys.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ↑ "2022 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Hacks, Golden Globes". Golden Globes. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ↑ "AFI Awards 2021". Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Peabody Awards Announces 30 Winners". June 21, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Awards Nominees and Winners". Emmys. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ↑ "2023 Writers Guild Awards Winners & Nominees". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Nominations in Motion Picture and Television Program categories announced". January 12, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ↑ "AFI Awards 2022". Retrieved April 13, 2023.