Simon Rich

Writing

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.
The Secret Life of PetsThe Secret Life of Pets · 2016
The Secret Life of Pets
★ 6.32016
MovieAnimationComedy
The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
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
The story of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, centred on his controversial firing and re-hiring in November 2023, a movement led by co-founder Ilya Sutskever.
Josh’s WeddingJosh’s Wedding · 2026
Josh’s Wedding
2026
MovieDocumentary
What happens when your best friend starts working for OpenAI? Director Brent Katz captures the tension in his childhood friend group as they reunite at a wedding in 2022, just before the dawn of the AI boom. One friend is computer scientist Dan Selsam, PhD. Another is the Hollywood comedy writer Simon Rich. Though the wedding is about to begin, Dan shows Simon, Brent and the Groom a less-restricted version of the chatbot technology that, seven months later, would disrupt the whole world. This is the story of friendship under pressure, of clashing visions of the future, and how it feels when your friend's wildest dreams start to scare you.
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.

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