R.J. Fried

R.J. Fried is a three-time Emmy-nominated comedy writer, producer, and performer who serves as a showrunner/executive producer/writer/performer for "Tooning Out the News" (CBS All Access) and "Our Cartoon President" (Showtime). R.J. is a cum laude graduate of Harvard University, where he was named the 2004 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He is also a 2000 N.H.L. Draft pick of the Florida Panthers (3rd Round, 77th Overall). He was raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Works

Tooning Out the News

A variety series featuring a cast of animated characters mocking real-world events the same day that they happen, and even interviewing real-world guests and newsmakers...

Release Date2020-04-07

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Charactersd James Smartwood

Episode Count[ 7 ]

Vote Count5

Our Cartoon President

A hilarious look into the Trump presidency, animation style. Starring two-dimensional avatars of Donald Trump and his merry band of insiders and family members, this cutting-edge comedy presents the truish adventures of Trump, his confidants and bon vivants through the eyes of an imaginary documentary crew.

Release Date2018-02-11

DepartmentWriting

JobStory

Episode Count1

Vote Count37

Fairview

National politics causes wild small town drama in the Natty Light-chugging, grocery store parking lot-fighting, public urinating town of Fairview through the lens of its sloppy party girl turned pragmatic mayor, Kelly Sampson.

Release Date2022-02-09

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Episode Count8

Vote Count3

Triumph’s Election Special 2016

In his election special, Triumph reports from the primary states, chases down Ted Cruz and other candidates, coaches Mike Huckabee, and attends town halls, debates, and Trump rallies. All this plus a spirited round-table discussion including Alan Dershowitz and Sanjay.

Release Date2016-02-11

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count3

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