Biography
Jake Szymanski is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a graduate of the Northwestern University. After graduation, the self-proclaimed comedy nerd spent his time making sketch videos with friends and studying improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles.
In 2007, Szymanski was hired as Funny or Die's first in-house director and continued on to direct Digital Shorts at Saturday Night Live for two seasons. He directed the HBO comedy special, 7 Days in Hell, starring Andy Samberg. The film, which premiered at SXSW, received critical acclaim from The Guardian, The A.V. Club, IndieWire, and more. Szymanski has also directed and helped create a number of award winning ad campaigns, including Will Ferrell's Old Milwaukee Beer ads.
20th Century Fox
Director
Movies | |
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2018 |
The Package |
2017 |
Tour De Pharmacy (TV movie) |
2016 |
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates |
The Social Life |
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2015 |
7 Days in Hell (TV movie) |
2014 |
Beef (TV movie) |
2012 |
John Mulaney: New in Town (TV movie) |
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2023 |
Jury Duty |
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The Verdict (E08) |
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Deliberations (E07) |
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Closing Arguments (E06) |
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more episodes (5) | ||
2014 |
Bad Judge |
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2013 |
Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
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Christmas (S01E11) |
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2011 |
NTSF:SD:SUV |
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2010 |
Funny or Die Presents... |
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1975 |
Saturday Night Live |
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2020 |
John Bronco |
2010 |
Dirty Dancing 3: Capoeira Nights |
Heidi Montag Says No to Plastic |
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Kelly Brook's Cameltoe Shows |
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Presidential Reunion |
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2009 |
Red Bull Energy Douche |
Actor
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2018 |
The Package |
2008 |
Step Brothers |
Series | |
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2010 |
Funny or Die Presents... |
1996 |
Blue's Clues |
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2010 |
Brostitute |
Screenwriter
Short | |
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2011 |
Boop |
2010 |
Dirty Dancing 3: Capoeira Nights |
Kelly Brook's Cameltoe Shows |
Guest
Shows | |
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2008 |
Denise Richards: It's Complicated |
2005 |
Attack of the Show! |