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Ari Katcher is an American writer, producer, and director. [1] He co-created and directed all episodes of the Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show documentary series for HBO. [2][3][4] He also directed Jerrod Carmichael’s 2025 HBO comedy special Don't Be Gay. [5]Ari co-wrote the feature On the Count of Three which premiered at Sundance in 2021, where he won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. [6] On the TV side, Ari co-created and executive produced Hulu’s award winning show Ramy. [7] Prior to that he co-created NBC’s The Carmichael Show. [8] He is currently the co-creator, showrunner, and executive producer of I'm Glad My Mom Died starring Jennifer Aniston for Apple TV.[9][10]
Early life and education
[edit]Ari grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, where he graduated from West High School. He went to Portland State University, before pursuing a career in stand-up. [11] Ari is formerly a member of the American rock band, The Lives of Famous Men. [12]
Career
[edit]Ari first met future collaborator Ramy Youssef on the stand-up scene while temporarily living in New York. [11] After moving back to LA and reconnecting with Youssef, the idea for the show Ramy was born through a series of conversations between Katcher, Youssef, and Katcher's longtime friend and collaborator, Ryan Welch. [11] Ari has also been a longtime creative partner to comedian Jerrod Carmichael. They have collaborated on several projects, including The Carmichael Show, On the Count of Three, and The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. [2] Ari is currently co-writing, executive producing, and show running an adaptation of Jennette McCurdy's memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, starring Jennifer Aniston, for Apple TV+. [13]
Work
[edit]Television
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - Present | I'm Glad My Mom Died (series) | No | Yes | Yes | [14] | |
| 2024 | Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show | Yes | N/A | Yes | Docuseries | [2][3] |
| 2019 - 2022 | Ramy | Yes (1) | Yes (30) | Yes | [15][7] | |
| 2015 - 2017 | The Carmichael Show | No | Yes | Yes | [16] |
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | On the Count of Three | No | Yes | No | Co-written with Ryan Welch | [17][18] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGA Awards | 2025 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs | Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show | Nominated | [19] |
| Gotham TV Awards | 2024 | Breakthrough Nonfiction Series | Won | [20] | |
| Sundance Film Festival | 2021 | Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award | On the Count of Three | Won | [21] |
| Gotham Independent Film Awards | 2019 | Breakthrough Series - Shortform | Ramy | Nominated | [22] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ari Katcher". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ a b c O'Falt, Chris (2024-05-26). "The Role of Director and Being a Concerned Friend Merged on 'Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show'". IndieWire. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ a b Murphy, J. Kim (2023-02-01). "Jerrod Carmichael Comedy-Documentary Series Ordered by HBO". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (2024-06-15). "Making a Scene: Jerrod Carmichael on His Reality Show's Unexpected Happy Ending and How Exploiting Family Trauma Helped Him Heal". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Murphy, Chris (2025-04-23). "'Don't Be Gay' Is the Next Chapter in the Evolution of Jerrod Carmichael". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (2021-02-03). "Sundance 2021 Winners: 'CODA' Sweeps With Four Prizes, Questlove's Documentary 'Summer Of Soul' Earns Two". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (2017-10-04). "Ramy Youssef Muslim Comedy From Jerrod Carmichael & A24 Gets Hulu Pilot Presentation Order". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (2022-01-06). "WME Signs Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher And Ryan Welch". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2025-07-01). "Jennifer Aniston To Star In Apple Series Inspired By Jennette McCurdy's 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' Memoir". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2025-07-01). "Jennifer Aniston to Star in 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' Series at Apple TV+, Based on 'iCarly' Star Jennette McCurdy's Memoir". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ a b c Davenport, Samantha. "Making it in L.A. is tough, but these screenwriters from Alaska are making it happen". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ "The Lives Of Famous Men Friday, Dec. 18". Willamette Week. 2009-12-16. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Frank, Jason P. (2025-07-01). "Jennifer Aniston to Play the Titular Mom in I'm Glad My Mom Died Series". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Porter, Rick (2025-07-01). "Jennifer Aniston to Star in 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' Series at Apple TV+". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (2018-05-02). "Ramy Youssef Comedy From 'Carmichael Show' Team Lands Series Order at Hulu". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (2022-01-06). "WME Signs Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher And Ryan Welch". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Carmichael, Jerrod (2022-05-13), On the Count of Three (Comedy, Crime, Drama), Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Tiffany Haddish, Orion Pictures, Front Porch Pictures,, BBC Legends, retrieved 2025-09-18
- ^ "'On the Count of Three' Review: Friends to the End (Published 2022)". 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "DGA Announces Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2024". www.dga.org. 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (2024-06-05). "2024 Gotham TV Awards: 'Baby Reindeer,' 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith,' 'Colin From Accounts' Top Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Ward, Ben (2021-02-02). "2021 Sundance Film Festival Awards Announced - sundance.org". Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Staff, T. H. R. (2019-12-02). "'Marriage Story' Sweeps Gotham Awards; Full Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-19.