Rich Blomquist (born July 27, 1977) is an American writer, producer and occasional actor. He was a former staff writer for ''

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''. The show won six

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awards during his employment; in 2003–2006, 2009 and 2011.

Career

He has also contributed material to ''

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'', specifically for

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's ''

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''. Blomquist is originally from

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. He graduated in 2000 from the School of Communications at Elon University in North Carolina. Blomquist and his wife Kristen Schaal wrote a book together called ''The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex''. It was published in July 2010 by

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. Blomquist wrote for '' The Last Man on Earth'' until it got cancelled and is currently writing for the animated sitcom ''

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'', both for

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and

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. Blomquist also voices Daniel, Louise's (Jenny's boss) husband in ''Bless the Harts''. Daniel is portrayed as a man who now resents his wife after years of love. He spends his time with his "business-man" (according to Louise) friends and likes to look at other women, mostly because of his relationship with his wife. It is revealed in "

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" that 10 years ago, Daniel couldn't stop loving Louise back when they dated, but doesn't care for her much in the present.

Personal life

Blomquist lives in New York City and is married to actress and voice actress Kristen Schaal. They have a daughter, Ruby, born February 11, 2018. He is of

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descent.

Books

* 2010 – ''Earth (The Book)'' * 2010 – ''The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex'' – co-written with wife Kristen Schaal

References

External links

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Elon University, Blomquist
Living people American people of Swedish descent Elon University alumni American comedy writers American television writers American male television writers Writers Guild of America Award winners Primetime Emmy Award winners Writers from New York City People from Westbrook, Connecticut Screenwriters from New York (state) 1977 births Screenwriters from Connecticut {{US-tv-bio-stub