Jonathan Krisel

Jonathan Krisel is an American director, producer, writer, editor, and occasional actor. He is best known for co-creating the series Portlandia, and he is also known for the 2016 FX series Baskets. Krisel has collaborated with the comedy duo Tim & Eric, beginning with Tom Goes to the Mayor, and later directed most episodes of both Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule. He executive produced several other TV series, including Kroll Show, Man Seeking Woman, and most recently the Showtime series Moonbase 8. He executive produced the Fox pilot Ghosted and has also collaborated with The Lonely Island on several SNL Digital Shorts.

Occupation

television director, screenwriter, actor, television producer

Citizenship

United States

Born

January 4, 1979