Joel Gallen

Director and producer of comedy specials

Joel Gallen - Director and producer of comedy specials
Born

September 29th, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Directed and produced numerous comedy specials and television projects. His works include the annual televised comedy event "The Comedy Central Roast" series featuring celebrities like Charlie Sheen and David Letterman. As a screenwriter, contributed to various television series and specials. Established a reputation in the entertainment industry for creating comedic content that reached wide audiences.

Directed "The Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen"

Produced multiple editions of comedy roasts

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