A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Jonathan Krisel
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born January 4, 1979Age 47
Credited work (37)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Jonathan Krisel is a director, writer, producer and editor whose work helped shape several television sketch series. He collaborated with Tim & Eric on Tom Goes to the Mayor, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule, working across animation, editing and live-action direction.
Krisel co-created Portlandia with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein and directed and co-wrote much of the series. His other television work includes Baskets, Kroll Show and Moonbase 8. His career connects the visual construction of individual sketches with the production of longer comedy series.