Jonathan Krisel | Executive Producer | FX’s Adults

Jonathan Krisel

Executive Producer / Director

Headshot of executive producer Jonathan Krisel, wearing a red plaid shirt with a deep blue sweater over it.

Jonathan Krisel is an 11-time Emmy®-nominated director, writer and showrunner. He is known for co-creating, writing and directing shows such as IFC's Portlandia, starring Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen, and the FX series Baskets starring Zach Galifianakis. Krisel's early career started with comedy duo Tim & Eric, having directed episodes of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule. Krisel has also directed for Saturday Night Live and was an executive producer and director for FXX's Man Seeking Woman and Comedy Central's Kroll Show. Recently, he directed the pilot and additional episodes of FX's English Teacher.