STEVE YOUNG is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer who’s written for David Letterman, Matt Groening, and Lorne Michaels. He’s also done feature punch-up, written and acted in short comedy films, and released an album of humorous yet heartfelt alt-country songs. His weird record collection inspired the critically-acclaimed documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, and Amblin is developing a feature from a book he wrote. Steve loves combining his comedy chops with music, and combining gin with tonic. Here are a few highlights.
Comedy writing:
Letterman (staff writer, 19 Emmy nominations)
The Simpsons (“Hurricane Neddy” episode)
Olive the Other Reindeer (won an Annie award for this Emmy-nominated animated Christmas special produced by Matt Groening)
Maya & Marty (NBC variety show)
Night of Too Many Stars (HBO comedy benefit for autism programs, hosted by Jon Stewart)
sitcom pilot scripts, screenplays, short film scripts
script punch-up work for the hit movie Ice Age
humor pieces in Medium and The American Bystander
writer of 2 award-winning short films directed by Bathtubs Over Broadway filmmaker Dava Whisenant
jokes, comedy material, video scripts for private and corporate clients
contributor to Deathbed, which publishes horror stories by comedy writers
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