Brent Forrester

Brent Forrester is an American television writer, producer and director whose sketch comedy credits include The Ben Stiller Show and Mr. Show with Bob and David. He shared an Emmy for writing The Ben Stiller Show, developing comedy built around television parodies, sharply drawn characters and unusual premises.

Forrester also wrote for The Simpsons and worked on King of the Hill, The Office and Love. His directing credits include episodes of The Office, extending his work from the writers’ room to the set. A Columbia University graduate, he built a career across live-action sketch comedy, animation and ensemble sitcoms.