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Simon Rich

Born June 5, 1984 (age 42)

Simon Rich (born June 5, 1984) is an American humorist, novelist, and screenwriter. He has published two novels and six collections of humour pieces, several of which appeared in The New Yorker. His novels and short stories have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Rich was one of the youngest writers ever hired on Saturday Night Live and served as a staff writer for Pixar. On Januar…

Known For

Inside OutInside Out · 2015
Inside Out
★ 7.92015
MovieAnimationFamily
When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.
An American PickleAn American Pickle · 2020
An American Pickle
★ 5.82020
MovieComedyDrama
An immigrant worker at a pickle factory is accidentally preserved for 100 years and wakes up in modern day Brooklyn. He learns his only surviving relative is his great grandson, a computer coder who he can’t connect with.
Artificial
Dec 25, 2026
Artificial · 2026
Artificial
2026
MovieComedyDrama
Described as a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence, around the period at OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.
The SimpsonsThe Simpsons · 1989
The Simpsons
★ 8.01989
SeriesAnimationComedy
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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.
Miracle WorkersMiracle Workers · 2019
Miracle Workers
★ 6.82019
SeriesComedyDrama
An anthology series in which a colorful blend of outcasts and iconoclasts confront universal issues across various time periods: love, faith, societal norms, and venturing into the unknown.
Man Seeking WomanMan Seeking Woman · 2015
Man Seeking Woman
★ 7.02015
SeriesComedy
Josh Greenberg is a naive romantic on a desperate quest for love. When his longtime girlfriend dumps him, Josh enters the dating scene, a nightmarish hellscape of untold horror. Despite the agony, Josh continues his search in the hopes of finding someone who will make all the misery worth it.

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