Dana Gould began his professional comedy career at the youthful age of seventeen, swiftly establishing himself as a dynamic force in the world of stand-up comedy. With a career spanning numerous decades, he has to his credit six solo stand-up comedy specials aired on Comedy Central, HBO, and Showtime. Gould's comedic talent has graced several prominent late-night shows, including "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Conan," "Maron," and "Real Time with Bill Maher." As an actor, Dana Gould has made a series of memorable appearances on television, including popular shows such as "Seinfeld" and "Parks and Recreation." Notably, he is one of the few actors to portray his live-action self on the animated series "Family Guy." His versatility extends to more dramatic roles as well; he was a cast member of Frank Darabont’s 1940s crime drama "Mob City" and appeared in the cult horror anthology film "Southbound." More recently, he was seen in the Showtime series "I'm Dying Up Here." Gould's talents aren't confined to performing; he has had a significant influence behind the scenes as a writer and producer. He started as a writer/performer on the original "Ben Stiller Show" and went on to create the pilot "World on a String" with Jay Kogen. Together with Rob Cohen, a former office-mate from "The Ben Stiller Show," he co-created MTV's "Super Adventure Team." One of the crowning achievements of his writing career was his tenure on "The Simpsons," where he served as a Co-Executive Producer and lent his voice to several characters. He also contributed to NBC’s "Parks and Recreation" as a producer. Dana Gould is the creative force behind the IFC horror-comedy series "Stan Against Evil," starring John C. McGinley. The show premiered in October 2016 and received both critical and viewer acclaim. Additionally, he has ventured into adapting existing works, including developing a series based on the comic book series "The October Faction" in collaboration with the series’ creator, Steve Niles, and adapting Rod Serling’s original draft of the "Planet of the Apes" screenplay into a graphic novel for Boom! Comics. Stand-up comedy continues to be a cornerstone of Gould’s career. He performs regularly across the United States, and his album "Mr. Funnyman," released in October 2017, is praised as one of the top-rated comedy albums on iTunes. Besides his live performances, Dana Gould reaches audiences through "The Dana Gould Hour," his monthly podcast known for being consistently among iTunes' top ten comedy downloads. Despite his many ventures in television, film, and writing, Dana Gould remains deeply committed to his roots in stand-up comedy, bringing laughter to audiences nationwide.