Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1990-11-30

Place of Birth

New York, New York

Dan Perlman

Biography

Dan Perlman is a comedian, writer, and director from New York City. He co-created, wrote, and starred in Showtime's critically acclaimed comedy Flatbush Misdemeanors. The series' lauded two-season run holds a rare 100% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Dan made his directorial debut in the Flatbush episode "boomerang," which Vulture praised for its "masterful direction." He wrote and directed the award-winning short films Cramming and Practice Space. Dan directed the viral short film No Sex, which has over seven million views on YouTube. He directed and starred in the documentary short Being Bublé, hailed as "spectacular" in The New York Times. Most recently, Dan wrote and directed his debut feature film, currently in post-production. As a stand-up, Dan has been featured on Comedy Central, named one of the New Faces at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, and worked as a regular at The Comedy Cellar in NYC. He has headlined venues nationwide, including The Kennedy Center in DC. Dan’s stand-up album, Emergency Contact, is streaming on all audio platforms. He has also written for The New Yorker.

Known for

Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring

Get your stand-up fix from today’s freshest young comedians as Comedy Central introduces you to up-and-coming comics like Natasha Vaynblat, Petey DeAbreu, Ian Lara and Tom Thakkar, who are serving up quick hits of their sets.

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Neighborhood best friends and urban millennials Dan and Kevin hilariously climb the ladder to nowhere in Flatbush, Brooklyn. But even inside the losing, they find there are little wins that come from tackling hipsters, mental health issues and the rising tide of gentrification.

The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show

From the mind of comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a fun, irreverent mix of kooky characters, sly social commentary and pop culture gags.

The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show

From the mind of comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a fun, irreverent mix of kooky characters, sly social commentary and pop culture gags.

Elijah

A group of young, sophisticated Jewish New Yorkers will have their ideals tested when an unexpected guest crashes their Passover Seder.

Being Bublé

A deeply unqualified man is inexplicably hired as a Michael Bublé impersonator for a rich stranger’s party. Despite no resemblance, no singing ability, and just one week to prepare, he gives it everything he’s got. A hilarious, oddly inspiring documentary about effort over ability and the joy of letting folks believe.

Book Note

Denise finds a life-changing note in a controversial novel.

Anthony DeVito: Straight Hoopin

Hi, it's Anthony DeVito. Maybe you'll like what I made. For about 45 minutes I go on and on with jokes and stories about being poor, being a child, becoming an uncle, having a mom, climate change, Obama, reparations, the police, being middle aged, Gen Z, Stitch Fix, the insurrection and more! The whole special cost about $7000. And I don’t exactly have $7000 I can just throw around. My mom does need a new rack. So if you feel so inclined to throw me a couple shekels, here’s how you can do that.

Nuke

A struggling comedian forces herself onto the lineup of New York’s most coveted comedy showcase, using the fallout of a nuclear missile alert to her advantage.

That's My Bus!

Bill Russell – a lovable, eccentric father, blissfully in his own world – balances family with his life's work and true passion: driving a city bus.

Lucy Schulman

After a crushing breakup, Lucy moves back in with her eccentric single dad and dives into bad dates, false starts, and growing pains.

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Dan and Kevin, longtime friends, adjust to their evolving surroundings in the community of Flatbush, Brooklyn. A raw comedy of city life, this prize-winning short served as the foundation for what became the critically-acclaimed Showtime series, Flatbush Misdemeanors. Made on zero-budget, the first installment of Flatbush became Oscar-qualified after winning Grand Jury Awards in its film festival run. Critics have called it "funny, smart, inventive and constantly surprising" and "street-level filmmaking at its finest."