Dan Perlman

Dan Perlman is a comedian, writer, and director from New York City. He co-created, wrote, and starred in Showtime’s critically-acclaimed comedy series, Flatbush Misdemeanors. Flatbush received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and unanimous praise from outlets including The New York Times, Variety, Roger Ebert, and The Guardian. Dan made his directorial debut in the Flatbush episode, “boomerang,” which Vulture praised for its “masterful direction.” Dan also wrote and directed the award-winning short films, Cramming and Practice Space. Dan first co-created Flatbush as a zero-budget digital series, which became Oscar-qualified after winning Grand Jury Awards in its film festival run—laying the groundwork for the Showtime adaptation. Previously, Dan co-created and wrote the animated pilot That’s My Bus!, then ordered by FOX. As a stand-up, Dan has been featured on Comedy Central, worked as a regular at The Comedy Cellar in NYC, and headlined at venues nationwide, including The Kennedy Center in DC. Dan’s debut album, Emergency Contact, is a staple on SiriusXM, where he’s also been a longtime regular guest on Bennington. His writing has also appeared in The New Yorker.

Works

Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring

Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring

Get your stand-up fix from today’s freshest young comedians as Comedy Central introduces you to up-and-coming comics like Natasha Vaynblat, Petey DeAbreu, Ian Lara and Tom Thakkar, who are serving up quick hits of their sets.

Release Date2019-01-11

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Episode Count1

Flatbush Misdemeanors
6.3

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Neighborhood best friends and urban millennials Dan and Kevin hilariously climb the ladder to nowhere in Flatbush, Brooklyn. But even inside the losing, they find there are little wins that come from tackling hipsters, mental health issues and the rising tide of gentrification.

Release Date2021-05-23

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

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Episode Count20

Vote Count11

The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show
5.6

The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show

From the mind of comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a fun, irreverent mix of kooky characters, sly social commentary and pop culture gags.

Release Date2020-04-01

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Episode Count1

Vote Count6

Nuke

A struggling comedian forces herself onto the lineup of New York’s most coveted comedy showcase, using the fallout of a nuclear missile alert to her advantage.

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Flatbush Misdemeanors

Dan and Kevin, longtime friends, adjust to their evolving surroundings in the community of Flatbush, Brooklyn. A raw comedy of city life, this prize-winning short served as the foundation for what became the critically-acclaimed Showtime series, Flatbush Misdemeanors. Made on zero-budget, the first installment of Flatbush became Oscar-qualified after winning Grand Jury Awards in its film festival run. Critics have called it "funny, smart, inventive and constantly surprising" and "street-level filmmaking at its finest."

Release Date2017-09-01

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

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Being Bublé

A deeply unqualified man is inexplicably hired to be a Michael Bublé impersonator for a rich stranger’s party. Despite no resemblance, no singing ability, and just one week to prepare, he gives it everything he’s got. A hilarious, oddly inspiring documentary about effort over ability and the joy of letting folks believe.

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

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That's My Bus!

Bill Russell - a lovable, eccentric father, blissfully in his own world - balances family with his life's work and true passion: driving a city bus.

Release Date2015-10-01

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd Jack

10.0

Cramming

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened.

Release Date2020-11-17

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count1

Practice Space

Close friends Edwin and Steven advise each other on dating and drama — based on zero experience — while seeking a space to hang after school.

Release Date2024-05-02

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

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