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. 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 film, Cramming. Dan first co-created the prize-winning digital series of Flatbush, which served as the foundation for the Showtime show. Made on zero-budget, the first installment became Oscar-qualified after winning Grand Jury Awards in its film festival run. As a stand-up, Dan has been featured on Comedy Central and was named one of the New Faces at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. Dan is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC and headlines venues across the country. His writing has also appeared in The New Yorker.

Works

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 Date:2024-05-02

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Flatbush Misdemeanors
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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 Date:2021-05-23

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Dan

Episode Count:20

Vote Count:11

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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 Date:2020-11-17

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:1

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 Date:2017-09-01

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Dan

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