Vernon Chatman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vernon Chatman |
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Chatman at the Peabody Awards in May 2013
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| Born | October 31, 1972 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | San Francisco State University |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Genres | Surreal humor Black comedy Horror comedy Satire |
Vernon Chatman is a talented American writer, producer, and voice actor. He is also a stand-up comedian and musician. Vernon is part of a creative group called PFFR in Brooklyn, New York City. He helped create popular TV shows like Wonder Showzen, Xavier: Renegade Angel, and The Shivering Truth. You might also know his voice from South Park, where he works as a writer and producer.
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Vernon Chatman's Early Life
Vernon Chatman was born in Brooklyn, New York. He has a mixed background, with both European-American and African-American heritage. Vernon went to San Francisco State University. He finished his studies there in 1994.
Vernon Chatman's Career
Vernon Chatman started his career in 1996. He began as a stand-up comedian. Later, he became a writer, producer, and musician for television.
Before creating Wonder Showzen, he worked on other TV shows. He wrote for The Chris Rock Show, winning an Emmy Award for his writing. He also wrote for Late Night with Conan O'Brien and That's My Bush!.
Vernon and his friend John Lee created the comedy series Doggy Fizzle Televizzle for MTV. They met while studying at San Francisco State University.
Famous TV Shows
Vernon Chatman and John Lee are the co-creators of several unique TV shows. These include Wonder Showzen on MTV2. They also created Xavier: Renegade Angel and The Heart, She Holler for Adult Swim.
One of his most well-known voice roles is Towelie. Towelie is the talking towel character on the show South Park. Vernon also works as a staff writer for South Park.
In 2012, he became a producer for the third season of the FX series Louie. In 2017, Adult Swim ordered The Shivering Truth. This show is a "darkly surreal anthology comedy" from Chatman.
In 2023, it was announced that Vernon will write a comedy film. He will work with famous artists like Kendrick Lamar, Dave Free, Trey Parker, and Matt Stone.
Voices on South Park
Vernon Chatman has voiced several characters on South Park:
- Towelie (from 2001 to 2010, and 2018 to present)
- C.D.C. Man #5
- Dominic Cobb
- Matt Hasselbeck
Vernon Chatman's Books
Vernon Chatman has also written some books:
- The External World, which he wrote with David O'Reilly (2010)
- The Original Black Swan, a project with Todd Barry (2011)
- Mindsploitation: Asinine Assignments for the Online Homework Cheating Industry (2013)
Awards and Nominations
Vernon Chatman has won several awards for his work.
Emmy Awards
Chatman has been nominated for seven Emmy Awards and has won four of them.
- 2013 – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) for "Raising the Bar"
- 2009 – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) for "Margaritaville"
- 2008 – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming One Hour or More) for "Imaginationland"
- 1999 – Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for "The Chris Rock Show"
Emmy Nominations
- 2010 – Outstanding Animated Program for "200/201"
- 2000 – Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for "The Chris Rock Show"
Writers Guild of America Awards
Chatman has won two WGA Awards.
- 2013 – Comedy Series - Series for "Louie"
- 2000 – Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series for "Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
