Joe Mande

Joe Mande is an American comedian, actor, and screenwriter celebrated for his contributions to critically acclaimed television series and stand-up comedy. After joining the writing staff for NBC’s critically acclaimed sitcom Parks and Recreation from 2012 to 2015, Joe Mande established himself as a versatile force in comedy, also appearing in seven episodes as Morris Lerpiss. During this period, he concurrently contributed his writing talents to Comedy Central’s Kroll Show (2013-2015) and Adult Swim’s Delocated. Mande’s early career also saw him garner attention for creating the popular website ‘Look at this Fucking Hipster’ in April 2009, which he later adapted into a book.

Additionally, he earned a Producers Guild of America Award in 2024 for his work on the series, alongside multiple Writers Guild of America Awards for New Series (2021) and Comedy Series (2021, 2024). Mande also appeared in five episodes of Hacks as the character Ray. Mande’s commitment to developing compelling narratives continues with ongoing and upcoming projects. He is set to serve as a consulting producer, writer, and actor for the 2025 series Running Point, and is attached as a writer for the upcoming TV Movie Unsolved Histories.