Who is Michael Schur? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Michael Herbert Schur

Age: 49 Years, 49 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: J. J. Philbin (m. 2005)

father: Warren M. Schur

mother: Anne Herbert

children: Ivy Elizabeth Schur, William Schur

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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

City: Ann Arbor, Michigan

U.S. State: Michigan

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education: Harvard University, William H. Hall High School

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What are some popular TV shows created by Michael Schur?

Some popular TV shows created by Michael Schur include "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and "The Good Place."
2

What is Michael Schur's background in comedy writing?

Michael Schur has a strong background in comedy writing, having worked on "Saturday Night Live" and served as a writer and producer on various successful sitcoms.
3

How did Michael Schur contribute to the success of "The Office?"

Michael Schur was one of the key writers and producers of "The Office," helping to shape the show's unique comedic style and develop memorable characters.
4

What is the premise of "The Good Place?"

"The Good Place" is a comedy series created by Michael Schur that explores philosophical and ethical themes through the story of a woman who mistakenly finds herself in the afterlife's "Good Place."
5

In what ways has Michael Schur's work influenced the landscape of modern comedy TV shows?

Michael Schur's work has been influential in modern comedy TV shows by emphasizing character-driven humor, heartwarming storytelling, and tackling complex themes with wit and charm.

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Career

Michael Schur served as a writer for six seasons on NBC's ‘Saturday Night Live,’ from 1997 to 2004. Soon after, he served as the writer and producer for the network’s show ‘The Office’ in which he also appeared as Mose. In 2005, Schur co-produced HBO's ‘The Comeback’ and also wrote two of its episodes. The following year, he acted in the TV flick ‘Totally Awesome’.

In April 2008, he, along with Greg Daniels, began working on ‘Parks and Recreation’. Three years later, the writer cum actor collaborated on The Decemberists’s music video for ‘Calamity Song’ from their album ‘The King Is Dead.’ In 2013, he co-created Fox’s comedy show ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ alongside Daniel J. Goor. Then in September 2016, he created NBC’s sitcom ‘The Good Place’. That year, he also wrote an episode titled “Nosedive” for the anthology series Black Mirror. As a writer, Schur also writes for the sports journalism criticism blog firejoemorgan.com.

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Personal Life

Michael Schur was born on October 29, 1975 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the USA to Anne Herbert and Warren M. Schur. He studied at William H. Hall High School in Connecticut. He then went on to attend the Harvard University, graduating from there with an A.B. in 1997. While at Harvard, Schur was the president of the Harvard Lampoon.

Coming to his love life, the American producer cum writer married screenwriter/producer Jennifer Philbin in 2005. He is the son-in-law of actress Joy Philbin and TV star Regis Philbin, and the brother-in-law of author Joanna Philbin. The couple welcomed their first baby, son William Xavier Schur on February 18, 2008. His son’s middle name “Xavier” honors the former’s father-in-law who has the same confirmation name. Two years later, in July 2010, their second child, daughter, Ivy Elizabeth Schur was born.

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Facts About Michael Schur

Michael Schur was a writer for the hit TV show "The Office" before creating his own successful series like "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place."

In addition to his work in television, Schur is also a co-host of the popular podcast "The Good Place: The Podcast," where he discusses episodes of his shows with cast and crew members.

Schur is known for his philanthropy and has been actively involved in charitable causes, including supporting organizations that focus on education and social justice issues.

Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Schur has maintained a relatively low profile and prefers to let his work speak for itself rather than seeking out fame and attention.

Schur is an avid sports fan, particularly of baseball, and has been known to incorporate his love of sports into his TV shows, with references and storylines related to sports appearing in his work.

2006	Outstanding Comedy Series	The Office (2005)
2002	Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program	Saturday Night Live (1975)

Michael Schur Biography

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What are some popular TV shows created by Michael Schur?

What is Michael Schur's background in comedy writing?

How did Michael Schur contribute to the success of "The Office?"

What is the premise of "The Good Place?"

In what ways has Michael Schur's work influenced the landscape of modern comedy TV shows?