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Eric Kaplan (I)

Producer | Writer | Actor

Eric Kaplan of Flatbush, New York is an American producer and writer for television shows such as Futurama, The Simpsons, Malcolm in the Middle, The Big Bang Theory, Rick & Morty, and Zombie College.... read full biography

Known for The Big Bang Theory (2008-2019), Futurama (1999-2003), Malcolm in the Middle (2003-2006), Young Sheldon (2018-2021)

External links

@ericlinuskaplan (twitter.com) | 1 official web site & 2 more links

Images (3)

Eric Kaplan, David Goetsch and Jim Reynolds at event for The Big Bang Theory

Eric Kaplan, David Goetsch and Bill Prady at event for The Big Bang Theory

Eric Kaplan and Jim Reynolds at event for The Big Bang Theory

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Awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 16 nominations

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Filmography

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28 titles

Past Film & Video (5 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009) (Video) - Consulting Producer Consulting Producer See fewer
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008) (Video) - Co-Executive Producer, Writer (teleplay by) (part 3) Co-Executive Producer, Writer (teleplay by) (part 3) See fewer
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) (Video) - Writer (story by), Writer (teleplay by) Writer (story by), Writer (teleplay by) See fewer
Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007) (Video) - Supervising Producer Supervising Producer See fewer
Cock-a-Doodle-Duel (2004) (Short) - The Room The Room See fewer

Past Television (19 titles)	Episodes
Young Sheldon (2018–2021) (TV Series) - Co-Executive Producer (59 episodes, 2018), Writer (teleplay by) (22 episodes, 2018), Writer (story by) (20 episodes, 2018), Consulting Producer (2 episodes, 2018), Supervising Producer (1 episode, 2018) Co-Executive Producer (59 episodes, 2018), Writer (teleplay by) (22 episodes, 2018), Writer (story by) (20 episodes, 2018), Consulting Producer (2 episodes, 2018), Supervising Producer (1 episode, 2018) See fewer The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics (May 13, 2021) Season 4, Episode 18 - Co-Executive Producer, Writer (story by) Co-Executive Producer, Writer (story by) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	66
The Big Bang Theory (2008–2019) (TV Series) - Co-Executive Producer (179 episodes, 2008), Executive Producer (83 episodes, 2016), Writer (teleplay) (81 episodes, 2008), Writer (story) (79 episodes, 2010), Writer (3 episodes, 2009) Co-Executive Producer (179 episodes, 2008), Executive Producer (83 episodes, 2016), Writer (teleplay) (81 episodes, 2008), Writer (story) (79 episodes, 2010), Writer (3 episodes, 2009) See fewer The Stockholm Syndrome (May 16, 2019) Season 12, Episode 24 - Executive Producer, Writer Executive Producer, Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	262
Two Way Talk (2017) (TV Series) - Special Thanks (1 episode, 2017) Special Thanks (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Shuma Gorath and Yivo (Apr 19, 2017) Season 1, Episode 1 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	1
Hey It's Fluffy! (2012–2014) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (5 episodes, 2012) Executive Producer (5 episodes, 2012) See fewer Fluffy's Shorts (Oct 4, 2014) Season 3, Episode 1 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
The Love Me Cat Show (2013–2014) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (56 episodes, 2013) Executive Producer (56 episodes, 2013) See fewer Fry Thief with Martin and Olivia Olson (Feb 5, 2014) Season 1, Episode 56 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	56
King Star King (2013) (TV Mini-series) - Actor (1 episode, 2013), Executive Producer (1 episode, 2013), Writer (1 episode, 2013) Actor (1 episode, 2013), Executive Producer (1 episode, 2013), Writer (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Pilot (Nov 2, 2013) Season 1, Episode 0 - Actor, Executive Producer, Writer Actor, Executive Producer, Writer See fewer	1
The Simpsons (2013) (TV Series) - Writer (1 episode, 2013), Lyrics ("Four Best Friends") (1 episode, 2013) Writer (1 episode, 2013), Lyrics ("Four Best Friends") (1 episode, 2013) See fewer The Saga of Carl (May 19, 2013) Season 24, Episode 21 - Lyrics ("Four Best Friends"), Writer Lyrics ("Four Best Friends"), Writer See fewer	1
Mongo Wrestling Alliance (2011) (TV Series) - Actor (6 episodes, 2011) Actor (6 episodes, 2011) See fewer Nekro Nurses (Apr 3, 2011) Season 1, Episode 9 - Actor Actor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
The Problem Solverz (2011) (TV Series) - Writer (1 episode, 2011) Writer (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Time Twisterz (Apr 4, 2011) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer Writer See fewer	1
The Drinky Crow Show (2007–2009) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2007), Writer (creator) (10 episodes, 2008), Employment Office Worker / Mud God / Sam Walrus / Bladder / Dentist (7 episodes, 2008), Writer (6 episodes, 2007), Writer (created by) (1 episode, 2007) Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2007), Writer (creator) (10 episodes, 2008), Employment Office Worker / Mud God / Sam Walrus / Bladder / Dentist (7 episodes, 2008), Writer (6 episodes, 2007), Writer (created by) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Peace (Jan 25, 2009) Season 1, Episode 10 - Employment Office Worker (voice), Executive Producer, Writer (creator) Employment Office Worker (voice), Executive Producer, Writer (creator) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	11
Out of Jimmy's Head (2007–2008) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2007), Writer (head writer) (9 episodes, 2007), Writer (2 episodes, 2008) Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2007), Writer (head writer) (9 episodes, 2007), Writer (2 episodes, 2008) See fewer Out of Jimmy's Body (May 22, 2008) Season 1, Episode 19 - Writer Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Flight of the Conchords (2007) (TV Series) - Writer (1 episode, 2007) Writer (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Girlfriends (Aug 5, 2007) Season 1, Episode 8 - Writer Writer See fewer	1
Malcolm in the Middle (2003–2006) (TV Series) - Co-Executive Producer (53 episodes, 2004), Supervising Producer (13 episodes, 2003), Writer (6 episodes, 2004) Co-Executive Producer (53 episodes, 2004), Supervising Producer (13 episodes, 2003), Writer (6 episodes, 2004) See fewer Graduation (May 14, 2006) Season 7, Episode 22 - Co-Executive Producer Co-Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	66
Duck Dodgers in Attack of the Drones (2004) (TV Short) - Writer Writer See fewer
Futurama (1999–2003) (TV Series) - Producer (22 episodes, 2001), Co-Producer (19 episodes, 1999), Supervising Producer (18 episodes, 2002), Story Editor (13 episodes, 1999), Writer (7 episodes, 1999), Lyrics ("Robot Hell") (1 episode, 1999) Producer (22 episodes, 2001), Co-Producer (19 episodes, 1999), Supervising Producer (18 episodes, 2002), Story Editor (13 episodes, 1999), Writer (7 episodes, 1999), Lyrics ("Robot Hell") (1 episode, 1999) See fewer The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings (Aug 10, 2003) Season 5, Episode 16 - Supervising Producer Supervising Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	72
Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002–2003) (TV Series) - Supervising Producer (9 episodes, 2002), Writer (1 episode, 2003) Supervising Producer (9 episodes, 2002), Writer (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Saturday Early Evening Fever (Apr 21, 2003) Season 2, Episode 13 - Supervising Producer Supervising Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
Zombie College (2000) (TV Series) - Writer (3 episodes, 2000), Executive Producer (2 episodes, 2000) Writer (3 episodes, 2000), Executive Producer (2 episodes, 2000) See fewer Anger (Jun 19, 2000) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Late Show with David Letterman (1996–1998) (TV Series) - Writer (177 episodes, 1996), Self - 'Riverdancing' / Self - Relating Prom Nightmares / Self (3 episodes, 1997) Writer (177 episodes, 1996), Self - 'Riverdancing' / Self - Relating Prom Nightmares / Self (3 episodes, 1997) See fewer Episode #5.62 (Dec 15, 1997) Season 5, Episode 62 - Writer Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	177
Quack Pack (1996) (TV Series) - Art Coordinator (1 episode, 1996) Art Coordinator (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Hit the Road, Backwater Jack (Nov 19, 1996) Season 1, Episode 34 - Art Coordinator Art Coordinator See fewer	1

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Self (4 titles)
Dilemma: A Philosophy Podcast (2019) (TV Series) - Self - Television Producer (1 episode, 2019) Self - Television Producer (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Star Trek's Prime Directive (Jul 15, 2019) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self - Television Producer (voice) Self - Television Producer (voice) See fewer
D & D & F: 'Dungeons & Dragons' & 'Futurama' (2008) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
'Futurama': Bite My Shiny Metal X (2007) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Late Show with David Letterman (1997) (TV Series) - Self - 'Riverdancing' / Self - Relating Prom Nightmares / Self (3 episodes, 1997) Self - 'Riverdancing' / Self - Relating Prom Nightmares / Self (3 episodes, 1997) See fewer Episode #4.173 (Jun 20, 1997) Season 4, Episode 173 - Self - 'Riverdancing' Self - 'Riverdancing' See fewer See more See fewer Loading

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