John Aboud

John Aboud III (born March 7, 1973) is an American writer and comedian. With Michael Colton, he was a regular commentator on Best Week Ever and other VH1 shows.[1] From 2000 to 2003, the two founded Modern Humorist, a parody website based in Brooklyn, New York.[2]

In 2022, he and Colton signed a scripted television development deal with Lionsgate Television.[3]

Early life and career

Aboud graduated from Douglas S. Freeman High School in suburban Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Harvard University in 1995, [4] where he was an editor of the Harvard Lampoon and served as president in 1994.[5] Prior to the creation of Modern Humorist, Aboud worked as a freelance writer for magazines and websites. In 1996, he was among the first copywriters at Grey Advertising's online division.

Personal life

In May 2000, Aboud married Molly Bridget Confer, the deputy editor of Teen People Online.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role
2014 Penguins of Madagascar Writer
2015 Childrens Hospital Writer 3 episodes
2018 A Futile and Stupid Gesture Writer
2021-2022 Close Enough Writer 14 episodes
2021-2023 Home Economics Creator and Writer 41 episodes

References

  1. ^ Davidson, Phil (28 April 2011). "Inside Modern Humorist with Co-Founders Michael Colton and John Aboud". Vulture. New York Magazine. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  2. ^ a b "WEDDINGS; Molly Confer, John Aboud III". The New York Times. 2000-05-07. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  3. ^ Hailu, Selome (2022-06-16). "'Home Economics' Creators Michael Colton and John Aboud Enter TV Development Deal at Lionsgate". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  4. ^ CANFIELD, KEVIN (16 July 2001). "THOROUGHLY MODERN HUMORIST". courant.com. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  5. ^ Lee, H. Nicole (April 19, 1994). "Publication Problems Hit Lampoon, Advocate". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved February 20, 2024.


Stub icon

This article about an American comedian is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.