Ben Karlin, 1971
Writers · January 1, 1971
Ben Karlin
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Ben Karlin is 55 years old, born January 1, 1971 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Ben Karlin shaped political satire as a writer and producer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report, co-creating the latter alongside Colbert and Stewart. Born in 1971 in the US, he won eight Emmy awards for his work in television. Karlin later wrote for Modern Family and authored a 2008 essay collection, Things I've Learned From Women Who've Dumped Me. As a Capricorn, he channels ambitious creative direction into legacy-defining projects.
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Biography
Ben Karlin is an American television producer and writer born in 1971. He co-created The Colbert Report alongside Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, becoming one of the show's three architects. Karlin's career at Comedy Central spanned iconic projects: he was a key producer and writer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and won eight Emmy awards for his television work. Before leaving Comedy Central in December 2006, he helped define the tone of American political satire. He later transitioned to broadcast television, writing for Modern Family. In 2017, Karlin was attached to develop Marvel's Damage Control for ABC as writer, producer, and showrunner—a Marvel Cinematic Universe series based on the comics' Damage Control team, though it was not picked up. His 2008 book, Things I've Learned From Women Who've Dumped Me, is a collection of essays featuring contributions from Andy Richter, Will Forte, David Wain, Stephen Colbert, Patton Oswalt, and Bob Odenkirk. He also served as co-editor of America (The Book) with Jon Stewart and David Javerbaum. Early in his career, Karlin wrote for Space Ghost: Coast to Coast and The Onion from 1993 to 1996. As a Capricorn born in January, Karlin's disciplined approach to collaborative storytelling reflects his sign's signature ambition. Screenwriters craft dialogue, narrative structure, and character arcs for television and film.
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Before Fame
Karlin began his writing career in the early 1990s, contributing to Space Ghost: Coast to Coast and The Onion from 1993 to 1996. These credits established him as a comedic voice before his breakthrough into mainstream television production.
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Trivia
- Karlin co-created The Colbert Report with Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, making him one of three architects of the show.
- His 2008 essay collection, Things I've Learned From Women Who've Dumped Me, featured essays by comedy veterans including Will Forte, Patton Oswalt, and Bob Odenkirk.
- He won eight Emmy awards for his work in television.
- Karlin was tapped to develop Marvel's Damage Control as writer, producer, and showrunner for ABC in 2017, but the series was not picked up.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Ben Karlin read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
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- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
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CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
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- How old is Ben Karlin?
- Ben Karlin is 55 years old (born January 1, 1971).
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- Ben Karlin was born on January 1, 1971.
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- Ben Karlin is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1971.
- What is Ben Karlin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ben Karlin was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Ben Karlin from?
- Ben Karlin is from United States.
- What does Ben Karlin do?
- Ben Karlin is a writer.
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