Steve Hely
Encyclopedia
Steve Hely is an American
writer
.
Hely has written for the television shows Late Show with David Letterman
(receiving an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Comedy Show); Last Call with Carson Daly
, where he also served as an associate producer; American Dad; and 30 Rock
. He is currently a writer for The Office.
Hely has also authored or co-authored two books. The Ridiculous Race, written with Vali Chandrasekaran and published in 2008 by Macmillan
, chronicled a real-life race around the world between Hely and Chandrasekaran. Each set off from Los Angeles
in opposite directions, with only one rule: "No airplanes." In 2009, Grove/Atlantic published Hely's debut novel
, How I Became A Famous Novelist. Hely subsequently won the 2010 Thurber Prize for American Humor
for the novel.
Hely attended the Roxbury Latin School
and Harvard University
, where he received a Bachelor of Arts
degree. While at Harvard, Hely served two terms as president of the Harvard Lampoon
.
and The Office. He appeared as a poster-collecting bachelor named Jerem in the 30 Rock
episode "Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
". Additionally, he appeared as a flautist and shirtless bohemian in the Office episode "Gettysburg
"
United States
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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....
.
Hely has written for the television shows Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is...
(receiving an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Comedy Show); Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly is an American late night talk show that is broadcast on NBC. The show is hosted by Carson Daly, the half-hour show featuring celebrity interviews, documentary-style coverage of a topic, and musical performances. Last Call airs weeknights at 1:35 a.m. Eastern / 12:35 a.m....
, where he also served as an associate producer; American Dad; and 30 Rock
30 Rock
30 Rock is an American television comedy series created by Tina Fey that airs on NBC. The series is loosely based on Fey's experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live...
. He is currently a writer for The Office.
Hely has also authored or co-authored two books. The Ridiculous Race, written with Vali Chandrasekaran and published in 2008 by Macmillan
Macmillan Publishers
Macmillan Publishers Ltd, also known as The Macmillan Group, is a privately held international publishing company owned by Georg von Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. It has offices in 41 countries worldwide and operates in more than thirty others.-History:...
, chronicled a real-life race around the world between Hely and Chandrasekaran. Each set off from Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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in opposite directions, with only one rule: "No airplanes." In 2009, Grove/Atlantic published Hely's debut novel
Debut novel
A debut novel is the first novel an author publishes. Debut novels are the author's first opportunity to make an impact on the publishing industry, and thus the success or failure of a debut novel can affect the ability of the author to publish in the future...
, How I Became A Famous Novelist. Hely subsequently won the 2010 Thurber Prize for American Humor
Thurber Prize for American Humor
The Thurber Prize for American Humor, named after American humorist James Thurber, recognizes outstanding contributions in humor writing. The prize is given out by the Thurber House. It was first awarded irregularly, but since 2004 has been bestowed annually....
for the novel.
Hely attended the Roxbury Latin School
Roxbury Latin School
The Roxbury Latin School is the oldest school in continuous operation in North America. The school was founded in Roxbury, Massachusetts by the Rev. John Eliot under a charter received from King Charles I of England. Since its founding in 1645, it has educated boys on a continuous basis.Located...
and Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, where he received a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree. While at Harvard, Hely served two terms as president of the Harvard Lampoon
Harvard Lampoon
The Harvard Lampoon is an undergraduate humor publication founded in 1876 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.-Overview:Published since 1876, The Harvard Lampoon is the world's longest continually published humor magazine. It is also the second longest-running English-language humor...
.
Television Appearances
Hely has appeared onscreen in select episodes of 30 Rock30 Rock
30 Rock is an American television comedy series created by Tina Fey that airs on NBC. The series is loosely based on Fey's experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live...
and The Office. He appeared as a poster-collecting bachelor named Jerem in the 30 Rock
30 Rock
30 Rock is an American television comedy series created by Tina Fey that airs on NBC. The series is loosely based on Fey's experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live...
episode "Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter
"Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter" is the seventeenth episode of the fourth season of the American television comedy series 30 Rock, and the 75th overall episode of the series. It was written by co-producer Kay Cannon and series creator Tina Fey. The episode was directed by series producer Don Scardino...
". Additionally, he appeared as a flautist and shirtless bohemian in the Office episode "Gettysburg
Gettysburg (The Office)
"Gettysburg" is the eighth episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 160th episode overall. The episode aired on NBC in the United States on November 17, 2011.-Plot:...
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