Hallie Haglund (born September 5, 1982) is an American comedian,
Emmy-winning writer, and producer. She is currently head writer and executive producer on
Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas.
Career
Haglund worked as an NBC Studios page in Los Angeles while studying improv comedy at the
Upright Citizens Brigade
The Upright Citizens Brigade is an improvisational and sketch comedy group that emerged from Chicago's ImprovOlympic in 1990. The original incarnation of the group consisted of Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Adam McKay, ...
's L.A. theater.
She joined ''
The Daily Show
''The Daily Show'' is an American late-night talk and satirical news television program. It airs each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central with release shortly after on Paramount+. ''The Daily Show'' draws its comedy and satire form from ...
'' as a writers' assistant in 2006, and served as a staff writer from 2010–2017, making her the longest-serving female writer on the show. During her time writing for ''The Daily Show'', Haglund won three Primetime Emmy awards. She is a contributor to the 2010 humor book ''
Earth (The Book)
''Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race'' is a 2010 humor book written by Jon Stewart and other writers of ''The Daily Show'', and is a sequel to ''America (The Book)''.
Synopsis
Written in the past tense, the book's stated purpos ...
'', written by
Jon Stewart and other writers of ''The Daily Show''.
Haglund has appeared several times as a guest on movie podcast ''
The Flop House'', which has led to her inclusion in the "Quotes of the Week" section of ''
The A.V. Club
''The A.V. Club'' is an American online newspaper and entertainment website featuring reviews, interviews, and other articles that examine films, music, television, books, games, and other elements of pop-culture media. ''The A.V. Club'' was cre ...
'' column Podmass.
References
External links
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Articles by Hallie Haglund at The Hairpin
Living people
21st-century American comedians
American comedy writers
1982 births
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