Dan Hernandez
Biography
Daniel Jacob Hernandez, born November 20, 1983, is an American film and television writer and producer. He is most notable for co-writing the film Pokemon Detective Pikachu alongside his writing partner Benji Samit, as well as Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly, and Nicole Perlman. In television, Hernandez and Samit have written for One Day at a Time, The Tick, Super Fun Night, and 1600 Penn. They were named in Paste Magazine's list of the top 28 comedy writers of 2018. In 2019, Samit and Hernandez signed a long-term deal with 20th Century Fox Television to develop, write, and produce animated and live-action series.
Career overview
Daniel Jacob Hernandez is an American film and television writer and producer who was born on November 20, 1983. In his film career, he is most notable for writing Pokémon Detective Pikachu. He co-wrote the film with his writing partner Benji Samit, alongside Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly, and Nicole Perlman.
In television, Hernandez and Samit have contributed as writers for several shows. Their television writing credits include One Day at a Time, The Tick, Super Fun Night, and 1600 Penn. Due to their work, Hernandez and Samit were named in Paste Magazine's list of the top 28 comedy writers of 2018.
Building on their television and writing success, Samit and Hernandez signed a long-term deal with 20th Century Fox Television in 2019. Under this agreement, they are tasked with developing, writing, and producing both animated and live-action series.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Spaceballs: The New One (2027) Screenplay
- Spaceballs: The New One (2027) Executive Producer
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past (2025) Executive Producer
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past (2025) Writer
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (2024) Writer
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (2024) Executive Producer
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (2024) Creator
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) Screenplay
- Koala Man (2023) Executive Producer
- The Addams Family 2 (2021) Story
- The Addams Family 2 (2021) Writer
- Central Park (2020) Writer
- Central Park (2020) Teleplay
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) Screenplay
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) Story
- One Day at a Time (2017) Writer
- Con Man (2015) as Landon (uncredited)
- Super Fun Night (2013) Writer
- 1600 Penn (2012) Writer
- Night Wolf Writer
- Club 33 Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dan Hernandez best known for?
Dan Hernandez is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), The Addams Family 2 (2021), The Addams Family 2 (2021), Central Park (2020).
When and where was Dan Hernandez born?
Dan Hernandez was born on November 20, 1983.
How many credits does Dan Hernandez have?
Dan Hernandez has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2012 to 2027.
What is Dan Hernandez's background in cinema and television?
Daniel Jacob Hernandez, born November 20, 1983, is an American film and television writer and producer. He is most notable for co-writing the film Pokemon Detective Pikachu alongside his writing partner Benji Samit, as well as Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly, and Nicole Perlman. In television, Hernandez and Samit have wr...