Biography
Daniel James Harmon (born January 3, 1973) is an American screenwriter and producer. He is best known as the creator and producer of the NBC sitcom Community (2009–2015), creator and host of the comedy podcast Harmontown (2012–2019), co-creator of the Adult Swim animated sitcom Rick and Morty (2013–present) and its subsequent franchise along with Justin Roiland; co-founder of the alternative television network and website Channel 101 along with Rob Schrab, and creator of Fox animated sitcom Krap...
Known For
Complete Filmography
A Very Merry Rickmas Yule Log
2021
Producer
Sit back, watch interdimensional cable, and listen to the relaxing sounds of a crackling fire with Rick and Morty.
Community Table Read
2020
as Self (Uncredited)
Dan Harmon and the cast of Community (plus Pedro Pascal) do a table read of season 5 episode 4 "Cooperative Polygraphy" over a zoom call while quarant...
Community Table Read
2020
Executive Producer, Creator
Dan Harmon and the cast of Community (plus Pedro Pascal) do a table read of season 5 episode 4 "Cooperative Polygraphy" over a zoom call while quarant...
Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
2020
as Cartwright
A small-town couple finds the perfect apartment in the big city, except there's one catch: the apartment is home to the ritualistic suicides of a dera...
Art Prison
2018
as CO Harmon
A snarky critic navigates violent personalities and inflamed egos while incarcerated at a prison for the arts.
Art Prison
2018
Executive Producer
A snarky critic navigates violent personalities and inflamed egos while incarcerated at a prison for the arts.
Wait for Your Laugh
2017
as Self
The life and career of comedian Rose Marie is documented through interviews with friends and colleagues as well as never-before-seen home movies shot ...
Six Seasons and a Finale
2016
as Self
The cast and crew of Community reflect on creating the final season of the show.
Six Seasons and a Finale
2016
Thanks
The cast and crew of Community reflect on creating the final season of the show.
Anomalisa
2015
Executive Producer
An inspirational speaker becomes reinvigorated after meeting a lively woman who shakes up his mundane existence.
TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special
2015
as Self
The top 40 funniest cartoon characters are showcased in this TV special, as determined by a Nielsen viewers' survey.
Back in Time
2015
as Self
Cast, crew and fans explore the 'Back to the Future' time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture—30 years after Marty McFly went back in ti...
Knight of Cups
2015
as Dan Harmon (uncredited)
Rick is a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. While successful in his career, his life feels empty. Haunted and confused, he finds temporary solace in...
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep
2014
as Self
The writer's room during the production of the fifth season of Community struggles with time while the show is being filmed. This behind the scenes do...
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep
2014
Thanks
The writer's room during the production of the fifth season of Community struggles with time while the show is being filmed. This behind the scenes do...
Harmontown
2014
as Self
A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.
Monster Machine
2013
as Zombieland Zombie
From Director Andrew Bowser (The Mother of Invention, Jimmy Tupper VS The Goatman of Bowie) comes a comedy short that both pays homage to and satirize...
Six Seasons and A Movie: A Community Art Show
2012
as Self
A 30 minute documentary that explores the sub culture of fan art and artists that pay homage to the NBC comedy Community. Follow PixelDrip Gallery as ...
Funny People
2009
as Paparazzi at Medical Center
Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing Geo...
Kosbees
2007
Executive Producer
This is one of the animated shorts we made for Acceptable TV that never made it to air. What a shame. I have a feeling it would have been a REAL SIDE ...
Mr. Sprinkles
2007
as Various Characters (voice)
Mr. Sprinkles deals with being obsolete.
Tenacious D: Time Fixers
2006
as Heckler
After an open mic night, JB and KG get a message from Michael Keaton who tells them that the time-space continuum has been disrupted at the Ford's The...
Tenacious D: Time Fixers
2006
Writer, Producer
After an open mic night, JB and KG get a message from Michael Keaton who tells them that the time-space continuum has been disrupted at the Ford's The...
Monster House
2006
Screenplay
Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against ...
Heat Vision and Jack
1999
Writer
As the result of a NASA miscalculation, Astronaut Jack Austin flew too close to the sun, the rays expanding his mind and making him the smartest man o...
The Dead Alewives
1996
as Various
A sketch comedy program made by Milwaukee's (now defunct) Dead Alewives improv comedy troupe (famous for their Summoner Geeks sketch). This is a VHS t...
The Dead Alewives
1996
Writer
A sketch comedy program made by Milwaukee's (now defunct) Dead Alewives improv comedy troupe (famous for their Summoner Geeks sketch). This is a VHS t...
Untitled Community Movie
N/A
Writer, Executive Producer
The long-awaited movie sequel to the cult classic TV Show Community.
One Punch Man
N/A
Writer
Live-action feature adaptation of the well-known manga "One Punch Man".