Jay Kogen

Jay Steven Kogen (born May 3, 1963) is an American comedy writer, producer, actor and director.

Jay Kogen
Born
Jay Steven Kogen

(1963-05-03) May 3, 1963
New York City, New York, United States
OccupationFilm writer, producer, actor, director
Years active1988–present
Spouse(s)
Brown Mandell
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(m. 1997)​

Biography

He was born to a Jewish family.[1] His father is comedy writer Arnie Kogen. In 2001, Kogen had a son, Charlie, who is now a musician.[2]

Career

Kogen co-wrote several episodes of The Tracey Ullman Show and The Simpsons along with former writing partner Wallace Wolodarsky. Since then, he has written for several shows, including an Emmy Award winning stint at Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond, George Lopez, and Malcolm in the Middle. Kogen also made an appearance in The Aristocrats. He was a consulting producer on The Class, co-writer of the Dave Foley/David Anthony Higgins 1997 film The Wrong Guy, as well as being a former stand-up comedian.

In 2009, he started working on the Nickelodeon TV series The Troop. He is also the creator of Wendell & Vinnie.

In 2015, he became a writer & co-executive producer of Dan Schneider & Dana Olsen's live-action sitcom, Henry Danger.

On April 15, 2019, Kogen joined other WGA writers in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the unfair practice of packaging.[3]

On December 9, 2020, Kogen and Ali Schouten signed on to develop an iCarly revival series.[4]

Notable filmography
The Simpsons
Frasier
  • "My Fair Frasier"
  • "Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do"
  • "Sweet Dreams"
  • "Frasier's Curse"
  • "Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz"
  • "IQ"
  • "Something About Dr. Mary"
  • "Morning Becomes Entertainment"
Malcolm in the Middle

References
  1. Jewish Journal: "The Circuit" by Norma Zager November 3, 2005
  2. https://www.themintla.com/event/1819214-charlie-kogen-los-angeles/
  3. Andreeva, Nellie. "Writers Share Signed Termination Letters As Mass Firing Of Agents Begins After WGA-ATA Talks Fail". Deadline.
  4. Petski, Denise (2020-12-09). "'iCarly' Revival With Original Stars Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor & Nathan Kress Ordered By Paramount+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2020-12-10.


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