J.D. Amato

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Biography

J.D. Amato is a writer, showrunner, executive producer, and director who is best known for show-running the Showtime late-night talk show Desus & Mero, as well as The Chris Gethard Show on TruTV. He previously wrote and executive produced Magic for Humans for Netflix, Co-executive produced and helped develop The President Show for Comedy Central, and was the showrunner and director for My Brother, My Brother and Me for NBCU. He was also the director and Co-Executive producer for Colin Quinn’s Netflix special The New York Story (as well as Colin Quinn’s Cop Show). Beyond television and film, J.D. has consulted for various magicians, been a house performer at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater, performed as a mime, and is one of the hosts of his own twelve-hour podcast.

Filmography Movies

Acting

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I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story

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Five years into performing as renowned filmmaker George Lucas in the cult comedy show "The George Lucas Talk Show", comedian Connor Ratliff questions the need for its continuation and his own drive for success and fulfillment in show business.

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I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story

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Sleight of Mouth with Justin Willman

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Justin Willman explores the intersection of magic, comedy and technology, blowing the minds of stoners and roboticists alike.

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Sleight of Mouth with Justin Willman

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Donovan Mitchell

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Eli Manning recruits NBA Superstar Donovan Mitchell to go undercover at a coaching clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Mitchell goes from chiseled to grizzled as he transforms into Peanut Waterloo, a youth basketball coach with a lot to learn.

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Donovan Mitchell

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Donovan Mitchell

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Donovan Mitchell

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Justin Jefferson

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Eli Manning sends Vikings star Justin Jefferson undercover as a nature photographer to get the inside scoop on the fast-growing sport of flag football. He’ll snap pics, confuse coaches, break ankles, and soar like the common loon.

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Justin Jefferson

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Justin Jefferson

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Micah Parsons

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Eli Manning recruits Micah Parsons to embrace his inner “unc” as he goes undercover as a waiter at a Dallas Cowboys fan event. Nobody knew it at the time, but this would be one of his final acts as a Cowboy.

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Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Micah Parsons

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