David Mandel, 1970
Writers · September 24, 1970
David Mandel
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David Mandel is 55 years old, born September 24, 1970 in United States · Libra.
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About
David Mandel shaped prestige TV comedy as the showrunner who steered Veep and a key creative force on Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Saturday Night Live. Born in 1970 in the US, Mandel graduated from Harvard in 1992 after working for the Harvard Lampoon, then pivoted between writing rooms and directing—co-writing the 2003 Cat in the Hat screenplay and co-creating the cult animated comedy Clerks. As a Libra, he balances sharp comedic timing with behind-the-scenes producing savvy [F1, enrichment].
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Biography
David Mandel is an American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer born in 1970. He rose through TV's comedy hierarchy as a Seinfeld writer during seasons 7–9, then became an executive producer and director on Curb Your Enthusiasm before achieving his signature role as showrunner of HBO's Veep. Beyond the screen, Mandel co-wrote the 2003 film adaptation of The Cat in the Hat, co-created the animated series Clerks with Kevin Smith, wrote for Saturday Night Live, and briefly hosted Dave and Steve's Video Game Explosion on TBS. He also co-authored Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, published in 2016, and has hosted the podcast The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of since October 2020 with writer Ryan Condal, discussing film props and collectables. Born a Libra in September, Mandel combines intellectual precision with comedic instinct—traits reflected in his career spanning both high-brow writing rooms and pop-culture deep dives [F1, enrichment]. He graduated from the Horace Mann School in 1988 and from Harvard University in 1992, where he contributed to the Harvard Lampoon. As a screenwriter working across multiple mediums, Mandel has shaped comedy through both written scripts and directorial choices, spanning network sitcoms, prestige cable drama, and animated projects.
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Before Fame
Mandel attended the Horace Mann School and graduated in 1988. He then studied at Harvard University, where he worked for the Harvard Lampoon before graduating in 1992. These credentials positioned him to enter professional comedy writing in the early 1990s, setting the stage for his entry into Seinfeld's writing staff.
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Trivia
- Mandel co-authored Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, a comprehensive collection of Star Wars artwork published in 2016 by Abrams Books.
- He hosted a brief late-night comedy show called Dave and Steve's Video Game Explosion on TBS that only lasted a few episodes before the entire programming block was canceled.
- Mandel has hosted The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of since October 2020, a podcast co-hosted with writer Ryan Condal focusing on movie props and collectables.
- He is Jewish.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. David Mandel reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is David Mandel?
- David Mandel is 55 years old (born September 24, 1970).
- When is David Mandel's birthday?
- David Mandel was born on September 24, 1970.
- What is David Mandel's zodiac sign?
- David Mandel is a Libra, born September 24, 1970.
- What is David Mandel's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Mandel was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is David Mandel from?
- David Mandel is from United States.
- What does David Mandel do?
- David Mandel is a writer.
- Is David Mandel still alive?
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