Writing

Dan Perlman

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.