Michael Schur

Biography

Michael Herbert Schur (born October 29, 1975) is an American television producer and writer, best known for his work on the NBC comedy series The Office and Parks and Recreation, the latter of which he co-created along with Greg Daniels. Schur is also known for his small role on The Office as Mose Schrute, the cousin of Dwight Schrute.

Career Overview

Michael Schur has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Signature works include A Parks and Recreation Special, Totally Awesome, NBC 75th Anniversary Special. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 35
Birth Date: 1975-10-29 00:00:00
Birth Place: West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Known For

Frequent Collaborators

Megan Mullally (2 collaborations)
Amy Poehler (1 collaborations)
Nick Offerman (1 collaborations)
Rashida Jones (1 collaborations)
Aziz Ansari (1 collaborations)
Adam Scott (1 collaborations)
Rob Lowe (1 collaborations)
Chris Pratt (1 collaborations)
Aubrey Plaza (1 collaborations)
Retta (1 collaborations)

Credits

creators (4 credits)
- A Man on the Inside
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2024
- The Good Place
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2016
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2013
- Parks and Recreation
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2009
production (8 credits)
- A Man on the Inside
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Final Exams (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Group Project (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Extracurriculars (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Thanksgiving Break (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Spirit Week (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  2024
- Hacks
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Hacks (2026) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Garden (2026) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Cube (2026) ... executive producer production
  
  - Montecito (2026) ... executive producer production
  
  - QuikScribbl (2026) ... executive producer production
  
  2021
- A Parks and Recreation Special
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2020
- The Good Place
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Whenever You're Ready (2020) ... executive producer production
  
  - Patty (2020) ... executive producer production
  
  - Mondays, Am I Right? (2020) ... executive producer production
  
  - You've Changed, Man (2020) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Answer (2019) ... executive producer production
  
  2016
- Master of None
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Moments in Love, Chapter 5 (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  - Moments in Love, Chapter 4 (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  - Moments in Love, Chapter 3 (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  - Moments in Love, Chapter 2 (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  - Moments in Love, Chapter 1 (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  2015
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - The Last Day (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  - Renewal (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  - Game of Boyles (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Set Up (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  - PB&J (2021) ... executive producer production
  
  2013
- Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
  
  associate producer
  
  production
  
  2009
- Parks and Recreation
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - One Last Ride (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  - Two Funerals (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  - Pie-Mary (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  - Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  2009
actors (9 credits)
- Sorry/Not Sorry
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
  
  - Comedy Showrunners (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
  
  - Emily Blunt, Mike Schur & Joe Posnanski (2026) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Jim Belushi, Michael Schur, Elena Bonomo (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - The Cast of Parks & Recreation (2015) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2014
- The Office
  
  - Finale (2013) ... Mose actor actors
  
  - The Farm (2013) ... Mose actor actors
  
  - Junior Salesman (2013) ... Mose actor actors
  
  - Free Family Portrait Studio (2012) ... Mose actor actors
  
  - Garden Party (2011) ... Mose actor actors
  
  2005
- The O.C.
  
  - The Case of the Franks (2007) ... Paul actor actors
  
  2003
- Saturday Night Live
  
  - Sean Hayes/Shaggy (2001) ... Fan (uncredited) actor actors
  
  - The Rock/AC/DC (2000) ... Audience Member (uncredited) actor actors
  
  - Sarah Michelle Gellar/Portishead (1998) ... Robin Byrd Show Stagehand (uncredited) actor actors
  
  1975
- The Emmy Awards
  
  - The 77th Emmy Awards (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  1949
writing (10 credits)
- A Man on the Inside
  
  - Tinker Tailor Older Spy (2024) ... writer writing
  
  2024
- A Parks and Recreation Special
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2020
- The Good Place
  
  - Whenever You're Ready (2020) ... writer writing
  
  - Everything Is Bonzer! (2018) ... writer writing
  
  - Somewhere Else (2018) ... writer writing
  
  - Michael's Gambit (2017) ... writer writing
  
  2016
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  
  - Operation: Broken Feather (2014) ... writer writing
  
  - Pilot (2013) ... writer writing
  
  2013
- Black Mirror
  
  - Nosedive (2016) ... teleplay writing
  
  2011
- Parks and Recreation
  
  - One Last Ride (2015) ... writer writing
  
  - Leslie and Ron (2015) ... writer writing
  
  - Ann and Chris (2014) ... writer writing
  
  - Second Chunce (2014) ... writer writing
  
  - London (2013) ... writer writing
  
  2009
- Totally Awesome
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2006
- The Office
  
  - Dunder Mifflin Infinity (2007) ... writer writing
  
  - The Job (2007) ... writer writing
  
  - The Negotiation (2007) ... writer writing
  
  - The Return (2007) ... writer writing
  
  - Traveling Salesmen (2007) ... writer writing
  
  2005
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Saturday Night Live
  
  - Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen/J-Kwon (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Snoop Dogg/Avril Lavigne (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Lindsay Lohan/Usher (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Janet Jackson (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Donald Trump/Toots and the Maytals with Bootsy Collins and The Roots (2004) ... writer writing
  
  1975
directing (4 credits)
- A Man on the Inside
  
  - The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (2024) ... director directing
  
  - Tinker Tailor Older Spy (2024) ... director directing
  
  2024
- The Good Place
  
  - Whenever You're Ready (2020) ... director directing
  
  - Pandemonium (2019) ... director directing
  
  - Somewhere Else (2018) ... director directing
  
  - Michael's Gambit (2017) ... director directing
  
  2016
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  
  - Serve & Protect (2017) ... director directing
  
  - New Captain (2015) ... director directing
  
  2013
- Parks and Recreation
  
  - One Last Ride (2015) ... director directing
  
  - Moving Up (2014) ... director directing
  
  - Win, Lose, or Draw (2012) ... director directing
  
  - Sweet Sixteen (2012) ... director directing
  
  - Time Capsule (2011) ... director directing
  
  2009