Michael Schur

Michael Schur is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning writer, producer, and director known for creating and co-creating acclaimed television comedies such as ‘Parks and Recreation,’ ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ and ‘The Good Place.’ After beginning his professional career as a writer for NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1998, Michael Schur went on to contribute to the seminal sketch comedy series until 2004. During his six-year tenure, he also produced ‘Weekend Update’ starting in 2001, a role that culminated in his first Primetime Emmy Award in 2002 as part of the show’s acclaimed writing team. Following this success, Schur transitioned to ‘The Office’ in 2005, joining as a writer and producer. He penned ten episodes for the critically acclaimed series and earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2006.

Throughout his distinguished career, Michael Schur has become known for developing optimistic characters and crafting narratives that consistently emphasize friendship, humanistic warmth, and diverse ensembles, from which numerous breakout stars have emerged. His enduring contributions to the television industry are set to be recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, scheduled for May 2025.