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What Is Dan Harmon’s Net Worth?

Dan Harmon is a multi-talented American writer, actor, director, and producer with a net worth of $15 million. He is renowned for creating and producing the popular NBC sitcom “Community” from 2009 to 2015 and the Adult Swim animated series “Rick and Morty” since 2013.

Harmon also hosted the podcast “Harmontown” from 2012 to 2019 and produced a documentary of the same name in 2014. He has worked as a writer on various projects, including the film “Monster House,” “The Sarah Silverman Program” from 2007 to 2010, “Great Minds with Dan Harmon” in 2016, “HarmonQuest” from 2016 to 2019, and “Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return” in 2017. He has directed episodes of “Harmontown” and several other shows he created and produced, such as “Computerman” from 2003, “Laser Fart” from 2004 to 2005, and “Water and Power” from 2008 to 2009.

In addition to his work behind the scenes, Harmon has also acted in several films and TV series, including “Knight of Cups” in 2015, “Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss” in 2018, “Tenacious D” in 2006, “Arrested Development” in 2013, and “Dr. Ken” in 2017. He published a book titled “You’ll Be Perfect When You’re Dead” in 2013.

Dan Harmon’s Background

Dan Harmon was born on January 3, 1973, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Brown Deer High School before enrolling at Glendale Community College in California.

Harmon’s time at Glendale Community College inspired him to create the hit TV show “Community.”

Early Career and Collaborations

Dan Harmon started his career in comedy as a member of the improv group ComedySportz, where he met Rob Schrab. Together, they released the album “Take Down the Grand Master” in 1996. Harmon and Schrab co-wrote the pilot for “Heat Vision and Jack” in 1999, but it was not picked up. Harmon also created and starred in the web series “Computerman” in 2003, and co-created “Acceptable.TV” and “The Sarah Silverman Program” with Schrab in 2007. “The Sarah Silverman Program” earned nominations from the Primetime Emmys, GLAAD Media Awards, and Writers Guild of America Awards.

Harmon then created the beloved TV series “Community,” which aired 110 episodes over six seasons. He was fired from the show in 2012 but rehired the following year. In 2010, Harmon co-founded the production company Starburns Industries, which produced “Rick and Morty” and other shows. Harmon also began hosting the live podcast/comedy show “Harmontown” in 2011.

“Rick and Morty” and Future Projects

In 2013, Harmon co-created the animated series “Rick and Morty” with Justin Roiland, which has won two Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Animated Program. Harmon also voices Bird Person on the show. In 2017, it was announced that he would adapt Kurt Vonnegut’s “The Sirens of Titan” into a TV series with Evan Katz. In 2021, Fox greenlit an animated comedy series from Harmon set in Ancient Greece, titled “Krapopolis.”

Dan Harmon’s Personal Life and Controversies

In 2011, while writing for “Community,” Dan Harmon researched the character Abed and realized he may have Asperger syndrome. After consulting a doctor, he confirmed he was on the spectrum. Harmon married Erin McGathy in 2014 but divorced the following year. He then began a relationship with Cody Heller in 2016, and they got engaged in 2019.

In 2018, Harmon apologized to former “Community” writer Megan Ganz for mistreating her while she worked on the show. He admitted to making sexual advances and treating her poorly after she turned him down. Ganz accepted his apology.

The same year, a 2009 comedy skit called “Daryl” resurfaced, in which Harmon acted out sexual assault against a baby. He apologized, saying the content was too distasteful and took the video down immediately. The video was reportedly dug up by alt-right users trying to smear liberal or leftist public figures.

Awards and Recognitions

Dan Harmon has garnered several accolades throughout his career. He has been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and has won two for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for The 81st Annual Academy Awards and Outstanding Animated Program for “Rick and Morty.”

In 2012, Harmon won a Gold Derby Award for Comedy Series and an Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Writing in a Comedy Series for “Community.” The show also earned him nominations from the Banff Television Festival and Hugo Awards.

Moreover, Harmon has received Annie Award nominations for Best Writing in an Animated Feature Production for “Monster House” and Voice Acting in a Television Production for “Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole.”

Harmon Buys Former Mimi Rogers Home for $3.6 Million

TV writer and producer Dan Harmon purchased a 6,168 square foot home in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles for $3.6 million in 2019. The Mediterranean-style property features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a pool. The home was previously owned by actress Mimi Rogers.