Harris Wittels
American actor and writer on 'Parks and Recreation'
Born
1984
41 years ago
Died
February 19th, 2015
10 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, producer, and screenwriter contributed significantly to television comedy. Best known for work on the series 'Parks and Recreation', served as a writer and executive producer. Additionally, created the podcast 'Harris Wittels' and 'Analyze Phish'. Worked on various comedy shows, including 'Eastbound & Down' and 'The Process'.
Writing for 'Parks and Recreation'
Co-creating 'Analyze Phish'
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