Jonathan Krisel, 1979
Writers · January 4, 1979
Jonathan Krisel
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Jonathan Krisel is 47 years old, born January 4, 1979 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Jonathan Krisel co-created Portlandia, the sketch-comedy series that defined Portland's absurdist indie scene for a generation. Born in the US in 1979, he directed and co-wrote the majority of Portlandia episodes while also helming the FX series Baskets and collaborating with Tim & Eric on projects including Tom Goes to the Mayor and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. A Capricorn with a life-path number of 4, Krisel brings methodical precision to his anarchic comedy [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Jonathan Krisel is an American director, producer, writer, editor, and occasional actor best known for co-creating Portlandia, the comedy series for which he also directed and co-wrote the majority of episodes. Born January 4, 1979, in the US, Krisel has built a career bridging sketch comedy and prestige television. He directed most episodes of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule, establishing himself as a key collaborator with the comedy duo Tim & Eric beginning with Tom Goes to the Mayor. Beyond these signature works, Krisel has executive produced Kroll Show, Man Seeking Woman, and the Showtime series Moonbase 8. He also executive produced the Fox pilot Ghosted and worked with The Lonely Island on SNL Digital Shorts. As a screenwriter and actor working in television and digital media, Krisel develops both long-form narratives and short-form comedic pieces. His Capricorn nature aligns with his disciplined approach to collaborative storytelling, while his life-path number 4 reflects an affinity for structured, foundational creative work [birth, enrichments].
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Trivia
- Krisel directed the majority of Portlandia episodes in addition to co-creating the series.
- He has worked extensively with Tim & Eric across multiple projects, from Tom Goes to the Mayor to Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!.
- Beyond television, Krisel collaborated with The Lonely Island on SNL Digital Shorts.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Jonathan Krisel succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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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
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jonathan Krisel?
- Jonathan Krisel is 47 years old (born January 4, 1979).
- When is Jonathan Krisel's birthday?
- Jonathan Krisel was born on January 4, 1979.
- What is Jonathan Krisel's zodiac sign?
- Jonathan Krisel is a Capricorn, born January 4, 1979.
- What is Jonathan Krisel's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jonathan Krisel was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Jonathan Krisel from?
- Jonathan Krisel is from United States.
- What does Jonathan Krisel do?
- Jonathan Krisel is a writer.
- Is Jonathan Krisel still alive?
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