Michael Schur

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Michael Schur

Born October 29, 1975 · West Hartford, Connecticut, USA (age 50)

Michael Herbert Schur (born October 29, 1975) is an American television producer and writer, best known for his work on the NBC comedy series The Office and Parks and Recreation, the latter of which he co-created along with Greg Daniels. Schur is also known for his small role on The Office as Mose Schrute, the cousin of Dwight Schrute.

Known For

Brief Interviews with Hideous MenBrief Interviews with Hideous Men · 2009
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
5.02009
MovieComedyDrama
After her boyfriend mysteriously leaves her with little explanation, a doctoral candidate in anthropology at a prestigious East Coast university is left looking for answers as to what went wrong.
A Parks and Recreation SpecialA Parks and Recreation Special · 2020
A Parks and Recreation Special
7.62020
MovieComedy
Pawnee's most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.
Totally AwesomeTotally Awesome · 2006
Totally Awesome
4.92006
MovieComedyTV Movie
Do you prefer to wax on or wax off? Preacher won't let you dance? Well then, put Baby in the corner and come on down, 'cause VH1 is bringing back more of the '80s you love in this feature-length film, Totally Awesome. The Gundersons have just moved across the country and the kids - Charlie, Lori, and Max - are trying their best to acclimate themselves into a new school and all kinds of dilemmas therein: the need to dance, the pitfalls of young love, the quest for popularity, scientific genius and of course the quirky but loveable Japanese gardener. Totally Awesome takes all your favorite '80s-flick mainstays and weaves them into the biggest and baddest plotline ever conceived. Tot say it is radical would be an understatement.
NBC 75th Anniversary SpecialNBC 75th Anniversary Special · 2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
6.02002
MovieTV MovieDocumentary
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
The OfficeThe Office · 2005
The Office
8.62005
SeriesComedy
The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
6.91975
SeriesComedyNews
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Black MirrorBlack Mirror · 2011
Black Mirror
8.32011
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.
Brooklyn Nine-NineBrooklyn Nine-Nine · 2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
8.22013
SeriesComedyCrime
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.

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Totally AwesomeTotally Awesome · 2006
Totally Awesome
4.92006
MovieComedyTV Movie
Do you prefer to wax on or wax off? Preacher won't let you dance? Well then, put Baby in the corner and come on down, 'cause VH1 is bringing back more of the '80s you love in this feature-length film, Totally Awesome. The Gundersons have just moved across the country and the kids - Charlie, Lori, and Max - are trying their best to acclimate themselves into a new school and all kinds of dilemmas therein: the need to dance, the pitfalls of young love, the quest for popularity, scientific genius and of course the quirky but loveable Japanese gardener. Totally Awesome takes all your favorite '80s-flick mainstays and weaves them into the biggest and baddest plotline ever conceived. Tot say it is radical would be an understatement.

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