Dave Finkel Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for numerous Writers Guild of America Awards for his work on several series including "30 Rock" and "New Girl"
• Attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before pursuing acting full time
• Quote: "Writer's block? There is no such thing as writer's block․ I am brilliant all the time, every day․ It never stops․"
• Began writing for animated series including "The Animaniacs" and "Pinky and the Brain" before transitioning to primetime network series including "Just Shoot Me!" and "New Girl"
• Often works with writing partner Brett Baer
• After a brief career on both stage and screen, he would transition to writing after relocating to Los Angeles from New York