Kevin Etten is an American screenwriter and television producer. He began his career as a writer for The Late Show with David Letterman, and then moved on to be the screenwriter and producer for notable television series including Reaper, Workaholics, Scrubs, and Desperate Housewives.[1] He has been nominated twice for Golden Globe awards and has won once.

Kevin Etten
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)screenwriter and television producer
Notable workThe Late Show with David Letterman, Scrubs, Desperate Housewives

Biography

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Etten was born in a neighborhood on the north side of Chicago. While at Harvard University, he played for the Crimson Hockey team and was editor of The Harvard Lampoon. Beginning as a writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Etten has since been a part of the crews of the dramedies Ed and Desperate Housewives, the latter for which he also served as a producer.[2] In 2011, Etten began as executive producer of Comedy Central's new show, Workaholics. On November 15, 2019, Etten co-wrote and produced the Tom Gormican film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.[3][4]

Awards

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He was nominated for two Golden Globes awards and won the Best Television Series-Musical or Comedy award in 2006 for Desperate Housewives.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Kevin Etten | Find A Writer". www.wgaeast.org. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  2. ^ "Kevin Etten | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  3. ^ Patrick Hipes; Anthony D'Alessandro (November 15, 2019). "Nicolas Cage Pic 'The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent' Near Lionsgate Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  4. ^ TV.com. "Kevin Etten". TV.com. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  5. ^ "Kevin Etten". www.goldenglobes.com. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
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