Simon Rich is an accomplished American humorist, writer, and producer, born in 1984. He is the son of Frank Rich, a well-known New York Times editorialist. Simon's writing career took off while he was still in college, with his unique sense of humor and creative storytelling. He graduated from The Dalton School and was the president of The Harvard Lampoon. Before his graduation from Harvard University in 2007, he had already secured a two-book contract with Random House.
Simon Rich's first book, "Ant Farm and Other Desperate Situations," is a collection of humorous what-if scenarios, which was published in April 2007. Excerpts from this book were featured in The New Yorker's "Shouts and Murmurs" column. His second book, "Free Range Chickens," was published in 2008. In 2010, he released his first novel, "Elliot Allagash." This was followed by "What in God’s Name" and "The Last Girlfriend on Earth," a collection of short stories about love. Simon's work is known for its wit, humor, and creativity, which has made him a popular writer and producer in the entertainment industry.
In addition to his work in publishing, Simon has also made a significant impact in television. He has written for Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, and Pixar. His creative talent has led him to create and showrun two successful television series, Man Seeking Woman on FXX and Miracle Workers on TBS. Both shows are based on his books and have received critical acclaim. Simon is also a frequent contributor to The New Yorker, where his humor pieces have been featured regularly. His ability to transition seamlessly between different forms of media and storytelling has established him as a versatile and talented writer in the industry.