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David Iserson

b. 1977

American novelist, screenwriter, television writer, and producer

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Born 1977. David Iserson is an American screenwriter and novelist.

David Iserson (born December 3, 1977) is an American writer and producer living in Los Angeles, CA. When he was twenty five, he was hired to write on the 2003-2004 season of Saturday Night Live. He has since written and produced episodes of Mr. Robot, Mad Men, New Girl, Up All Night, and United States of Tara. In 2014, his debut young adult fiction novel, Firecracker, was chosen as one of Rolling Stone's "40 Best YA Novels."

Background and career Iserson attended Northwestern University, where he graduated with a degree in Communications from its Radio/Television/Film program.

Writing credits +Key Denotes works that have not yet been released Film Year Title Writer ExecutiveProducer Notes 2017 Angry Angel 2018 The Spy Who Dumped Me Television Year Title Creator Writer ExecutiveProducer Notes 2003–2004 Saturday Night Live 2009–2011 United States of Tara 2011–2012 Up All Night 2012–2014 New Girl 2014 Mad Men 2015 Mr. Robot Mozart in the Jungle 2016 Graves 2017 Graves 2020 Run 2026 Ponies Also showrunner

Books Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Books USA, published Iserson's first YA novel, Firecracker in 2013.

Radio In 2007, Iserson appeared on "The Spokesman" (Episode 338) of This American Life, discussing his teenage appearance in his father's local TV ad.

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Northwestern University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Iserson?

American novelist, screenwriter, television writer, and producer

When was David Iserson born?

David Iserson was born on 3 December 1977 in Freehold Township.

What is David Iserson's occupation?

David Iserson is a screenwriter and novelist.

What nationality is David Iserson?

David Iserson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Iserson

· Wikidata: Q20736567

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