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Jonathan Krisel (/ ˈ k r aɪ z əl /; born January 4, 1979) is an American director, producer, writer, editor, and occasional actor. He is best known for co-creating the series Portlandia (for which he also directed and co-wrote in the majority of episodes), and he is also known for the 2016 FX series Baskets .
Baskets is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on January 21, 2016, on FX. [2] . The series was co-created by Louis C.K., Zach Galifianakis, and Jonathan Krisel; Krisel is also the showrunner and director.
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- 40 (list of episodes)
- January 21, 2016 –, August 22, 2019
- FX
Jonathan Krisel is a TV comedy writer, director and producer, known for Portlandia, Baskets and Tim and Eric Awesome Show. He is also a grandson of actress Virginia Weidler and has been nominated for 11 Primetime Emmys.
- Writer, Director, Producer
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Along with Allison Silverman, a former head writer and executive producer for The Colbert Report, and Portlandia director Jonathan Krisel, Armisen and Brownstein wrote the sketches that appear in the first six episodes. Lorne Michaels served as executive producer.
- ThunderAnt by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein
- "Feel It All Around" by Washed Out
- Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein
Learn about Jonathan Krisel's career, from Tim and Eric to Portlandia and Baskets, and how he balances multiple shows and stays true to his style. Find out his secrets to creating a relaxed and fun shoot environment for comedy actors.
Jan 21, 2016 · How Portlandia’s Jonathan Krisel Is Keeping the Dream Alive in Portland. We check in with Portlandia’s executive producer, Jonathan Krisel, about the sixth season of the hit IFC comedy...
Aug 22, 2019 · The co-creator of FX comedy Baskets talks about writing the final episode, killing Martha's cast, and his upcoming project with Sesame Street. Read the interview and find out how he pushed the envelope with his characters and stories.
