Michael Curtis
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Michael Curtis is a television producer
and writer
. He was a writer and executive producer
of Friends
during seasons 2 to 5. Curtis was executive producer (with Roger S. H. Schulman) of Disney Channel
's "Phil of the Future
" (season 2, but not season 1). In 2008-2009 he worked with Jonas Brothers
and the Disney Channel as executive producer
and co-creator of the series Jonas (season 1, but not season 2). He co-wrote the biblical mockumentary
The Making of'...And God Spoke and directed the series finale of Phil of the Future
, "Back to the Future (Not the Movie)" and the season 1 finale of Jonas, "Double Date". He is co-founder of Mantis Productions along with Roger S.H. Schulman
, co-creater of Jonas.
In 2009, Curtis earned a PhD. in religion from the Universal Life Church
. Other awards include two Emmy Award
nominations for Friends (Outstanding Comedy Series
) and Jonas (Outstanding Children's Program), a Teen Choice Award for "Breakout Comedy Series" (Jonas), a People's Choice Award and Golden Globe nomination for Friends and "Most Books Read" (5th grade) at White Point Elementary School. He once wrote a joke so offensive that even Don Rickles
refused to tell it.
Curtis's first and last foray into politics occurred in 1973 when he was voted vice president
of his Year Three
class at Wollongong Public School in Wollongong, New South Wales
, Australia
. He was the first American citizen to hold this office since the Second World War when the position was held by U.S. Army Brigadier General
William F. Heavey of the 2d Engineer Special Brigade. As a result, he was nicknamed "Spiro" in honor of Spiro Agnew
, U.S. Vice President at the time. He was also voted "Mom's Favorite" -- (1962–64, 1973, 1980–85, and 1997 [tie]).
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
. He was a writer and executive producer
Executive producer
An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
of Friends
Friends
Friends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
during seasons 2 to 5. Curtis was executive producer (with Roger S. H. Schulman) of Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
's "Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future is an American situation comedy that originally aired on Disney Channel from June 18, 2004, to August 19, 2006 for a total of two seasons. The series was created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber and produced by 2121 Productions, a part of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment...
" (season 2, but not season 1). In 2008-2009 he worked with Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are an American boy band. The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel children's television network. From the shore region of New Jersey, the band consists of three brothers: Paul Kevin Jonas II , Joseph Adam Jonas , and Nicholas Jerry Jonas...
and the Disney Channel as executive producer
Executive producer
An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
and co-creator of the series Jonas (season 1, but not season 2). He co-wrote the biblical mockumentary
Mockumentary
A mockumentary , is a type of film or television show in which fictitious events are presented in documentary format. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictitious setting, or to parody the documentary form itself...
The Making of'...And God Spoke and directed the series finale of Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future is an American situation comedy that originally aired on Disney Channel from June 18, 2004, to August 19, 2006 for a total of two seasons. The series was created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber and produced by 2121 Productions, a part of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment...
, "Back to the Future (Not the Movie)" and the season 1 finale of Jonas, "Double Date". He is co-founder of Mantis Productions along with Roger S.H. Schulman
Roger S.H. Schulman
Roger S. H. Schulman is a film and television writer and producer. He co-wrote the animated feature Shrek, for which he won the British Academy Award for Best Screenplay and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay....
, co-creater of Jonas.
In 2009, Curtis earned a PhD. in religion from the Universal Life Church
Universal Life Church
The Universal Life Church is a religious organization that offers anyone semi-immediate ordination as a ULC minister free of charge. The organization states that anyone can become a minister immediately, without having to go through the pre-ordination process required by other religious faiths...
. Other awards include two Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
nominations for Friends (Outstanding Comedy Series
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series is an Emmy given to the best television comedy series of the year.-Winners and nominees:...
) and Jonas (Outstanding Children's Program), a Teen Choice Award for "Breakout Comedy Series" (Jonas), a People's Choice Award and Golden Globe nomination for Friends and "Most Books Read" (5th grade) at White Point Elementary School. He once wrote a joke so offensive that even Don Rickles
Don Rickles
Donald Jay "Don" Rickles is an American stand-up comedian and actor. A frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rickles has acted in comedic and dramatic roles, but is best known as an insult comic....
refused to tell it.
Curtis's first and last foray into politics occurred in 1973 when he was voted vice president
Vice president
A vice president is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning 'in place of'. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president...
of his Year Three
Year Three
Year Three is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually the third year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between seven and nine.-Australia:...
class at Wollongong Public School in Wollongong, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. He was the first American citizen to hold this office since the Second World War when the position was held by U.S. Army Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
William F. Heavey of the 2d Engineer Special Brigade. As a result, he was nicknamed "Spiro" in honor of Spiro Agnew
Spiro Agnew
Spiro Theodore Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States , serving under President Richard Nixon, and the 55th Governor of Maryland...
, U.S. Vice President at the time. He was also voted "Mom's Favorite" -- (1962–64, 1973, 1980–85, and 1997 [tie]).
External links
- http://www.tv.com/jonas/double-date/episode/1301784/summary.html
- http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/story/Teen_Choice_2009_Winners_20090809