Michael Jamin
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Michael Jamin | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1970 |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Website | michaeljamin |
Michael Jamin (born July 10, 1970) is an American television writer and producer, known for his work on shows such as Just Shoot Me, King of the Hill!, Wilfred, and Maron.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Jamin attended Princeton University, graduating in 1992.[2] While there, he performed stand-up comedy at various campus venues and wrote his senior thesis on the evolution of the sitcom.[2] Jamin graduated with a degree in English Literature, concentrating in the plays of William Shakespeare[citation needed]. In later life he would explain self-deprecatingly that he had applied to the creative writing program but had been rejected on the basis that his writing was not strong enough.[3]
Career
[edit]After graduating from Princeton, Jamin moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in television writing.[2] Early on, he worked as a production assistant on several film and television shows. He also wrote infomercials for Dionne Warwick's Psychic Friends Network.[2]
In 1996, Jamin and his writing partner Sivert Glarum were hired as staff writers on the NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me.[2] They worked on the show for four seasons, writing episodes and serving as executive story editors.[1]
After leaving Just Shoot Me in 2000, Jamin joined the writing staff of the animated series King of the Hill on Fox.[2] He remained on the show through 2006, earning an Emmy nomination in 2002.[4]
Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Jamin worked as a writer and producer on shows like Rules of Engagement, Wilfred, Maron, Lopez, Mystery Girls, and Brickleberry.[1]
When production slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamin turned to social media, building a large following for his screenwriting tips on TikTok and Instagram.[3][5]
In 2022, Jamin wrote and performed a one-man show A Paper Orchestra. The show premiered in Los Angeles before touring.[3] In February 2024 he published a collection of short autobiographical stories in a book titled A Paper Orchestra, based on the aforementioned show.[6][7]
As a member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) with a strong social media presence, Jamin is often asked to speak publicly about his experience as a professional screenwriter.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Jamin is married to actress Cynthia Mann.[1]
Filmography
[edit]Television production
[edit]| Year | Title | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Writer | Episode: "Chip Off the Old Clark" (no. 52) |
| 1997–2000 | Just Shoot Me! | Producer | 36 episodes |
| Writer | 42 episodes | ||
| 2001–2006 | King of the Hill | Producer | 58 episodes |
| Writer | 8 episodes | ||
| 2005–2006 | Out of Practice | Producer | 21 episodes |
| Writer | 5 episodes | ||
| 2007–2008 | Rules of Engagement | Producer | 15 episodes |
| Writer | 2 episodes | ||
| 2009–2011 | Glenn Martin DDS | Producer | 38 episodes |
| Writer | 2 episodes | ||
| 2011 | Wilfred | Producer | 12 episodes |
| Writer | 2 episodes | ||
| 2011 | Beavis and Butt-Head | Writer | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Brickleberry | Producer | 9 episodes |
| Writer | 4 episodes | ||
| 2013–2016 | Maron | Producer | 49 episodes |
| Writer | 12 episodes | ||
| Director | Episode: "The Request" (no. 25) | ||
| 2014 | Mystery Girls | Producer | 7 episodes |
| Writer | 2 episodes | ||
| 2015 | Gigi Does It | Producer | 8 episodes |
| 2017 | Lopez | Producer | 12 episodes |
| Writer | 2 episodes | ||
| 2017 | Rhett & Link's Buddy System | Producer | 8 episodes |
| Writer | 2 episodes | ||
| 2019–2023 | Tacoma FD | Producer | 28 episodes |
| Writer | 8 episodes |
Acting
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Glenn Martin, DDS | Voice; episode: "Deck the Malls" (no. 12) | |
| 2009 | King of the Hill | Carolyn | Voice; episode: "The Peggy Horror Picture Show" (no. 202) |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Michael Jamin". IMDb. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Louis Jacobson (26 March 2003). "Funny man: Michael Jamin at home on King of the Hill". Princeton Alumni Weekly. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "Check Out Michael Jamin's Story". Voyage LA Magazine. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Michael Jamin". Emmys. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Meet Michael Jamin: Television Writer". Shoutout LA. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "A Paper Orchestra". goodreads.com.
- ^ "Indie Spotlight: End of April 2024". publishersweekly.com. 26 April 2024.
- ^ Michael Jamin (3 May 2023). "Thousands of TV and film writers are striking. Here's why we had to | Michael Jamin". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 July 2023.