Dan Perlman

Dan Perlman is a comedian, writer and director from New York City. He co-created, wrote, and starred in Flatbush Misdemeanors, Showtime’s critically-acclaimed comedy series which ran for two seasons. He made his directorial debut in the Flatbush episode, “boomerang,” which Vulture praised for its “masterful direction.” Dan also wrote and directed the award-winning short film, Cramming. Dan first co-created the prize-winning digital series of Flatbush, which served as the foundation for the Showtime show. Made on zero-budget, the first installment became Oscar-qualified after winning the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2018 Florida Film Festival. As a stand-up comedian, Dan has been featured on Comedy Central and was named one of the New Faces in stand-up at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. Dan is a regular at the famed Comedy Cellar in NYC and headlines venues across the country. His writing has also appeared in The New Yorker.