Rachel Axler
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- June 15, 1978 in Queens, NY
- Active Years
- 1996–2024 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
Rachel Axler is an American screenwriter and playwright born in Queens, New York. She attended Hunter College High School, graduating in 1995, and later earned a degree from Williams College in 1999. She also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego. As a playwright, her works include the plays Smudge and Archaeology. Her television writing credits include Childrens Hospital, How I Met Your Mother, The Goodwin Games, New Girl, Bored to Death, Parks and Recreation, Veep, and The Daily Show. Axler has received four Primetime Emmy Awards, including two for her writing work on The Daily Show in 2006 and 2009, as well as two additional awards in 2016 and 2017.
Career overview
Rachel Axler is an American screenwriter and playwright born in Queens, New York. She attended Hunter College High School and Williams College before earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego. Her professional career spans both television and theater. As a playwright, her body of work includes the plays Smudge and Archaeology.
In television, Axler has contributed to a variety of programs as a writer and producer. Her television credits include Childrens Hospital, How I Met Your Mother, The Goodwin Games, New Girl, Bored to Death, Parks and Recreation, Veep, and The Daily Show. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her work in television writing. She is a four-time Primetime Emmy Award winner. She received two Emmy Awards in 2006 and 2009 for her contributions to the writing team of The Daily Show, and she earned two additional Emmy Awards in 2016 and 2017.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- The Franchise (2024) Writer
- Somebody Somewhere (2022) Writer
- Dickinson (2019) Writer
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) Supervising Producer
- The Goodwin Games (2013) Producer
- Veep (2012) Writer
- Veep (2012) Supervising Producer
- Veep (2012) Co-Executive Producer
- New Girl (2011) Writer
- New Girl (2011) Co-Producer
- Parks and Recreation (2009) Writer
- Bored to Death (2009) Writer
- Childrens Hospital (2008) Writer
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) Producer
- The Daily Show (1996) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rachel Axler best known for?
Rachel Axler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Franchise (2024), Somebody Somewhere (2022), Dickinson (2019), Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015).
When and where was Rachel Axler born?
Rachel Axler was born on June 15, 1978 in Queens, NY.
How many credits does Rachel Axler have?
Rachel Axler has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2024.
What is Rachel Axler's background in cinema and television?
Rachel Axler is an American screenwriter and playwright born in Queens, New York. She attended Hunter College High School, graduating in 1995, and later earned a degree from Williams College in 1999. She also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego. As a playwright, her works inc...
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