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Jordan Gershowitz
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Jordan Gershowitz is an American Emmy-nominated television writer, executive producer, and author. He is known for his work in children's television and animation, including series for Nickelodeon, Netflix, Disney, Apple TV+, and Warner Bros. He has also published children's books and written licensed comic books.
Early life and education
[edit]Gershowitz was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and raised in Westampton, New Jersey. He graduated in 2006 from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mount Holly, New Jersey.[1][2][3] Gershowitz graduated from Indiana University[4][5][2] with a degree in telecommunications and a minor from the Kelley School of Business.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]While attending Indiana University, Gershowitz interned for MTV/Viacom in New York and Warner Bros. in Los Angeles. After graduating, Gershowitz became a page at NBC and also worked for CBS.[5][6][2] In 2018, Gershowitz was named to the Tracking Board's Young & Hungry List as one of Hollywood's Top 100 new writers.[2][7][8]
Television and animation
[edit]Gershowitz has written and developed content for major studios such as Nickelodeon, Netflix, DreamWorks Animation, Disney, Warner Bros., HBO Max, and the BBC. His writing and development credits include:
- The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj (Nickelodeon) – Developed for Television and Head Writer[9][2][3]
- Hot Wheels Let's Race (Netflix, 2024) – Co-developed for Television and Head Writer[10][11][1]
- Sharkdog (Netflix/Nickelodeon) – Head Writer for Season 2 and Story Consultant for Season 3[2]
- Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (Mattel) – Head Writer on Season 4[2]
- Rubble & Crew (Spin Master/Nickelodeon) – Story consultant for Season 2
- The Snoopy Show (Apple TV+)[2]
- The Tom and Jerry Show (Warner Bros.)[4][5][12][7][3]
- Danger Mouse (BBC)[4][7][2]
- Monster High (Nickelodeon/Mattel)
- Welcome to the Wayne (Nickelodeon)[4][5][7]
- Bunnicula (Warner Bros.)[5][7]
- Wacky Races (Warner Bros.)
- Sesame Street (HBO Max and Sesame Workshop)[7][3]
- Where's Waldo? (DreamWorks)
- Battalor – Developed for Television and Head Writer on the upcoming series based on the toyline created by Toikido.[13]
Gershowitz was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy Award for The Tiny Chef Show (Nickelodeon) in the category of Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Series., and for an International Emmy Award for Oddbods (One Animation) in the Best Kids: Animation category.[2]
Literature
[edit]Gershowitz is the author of the children's picture book Ignore the Trolls, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat and published by POW! Kids in 2019.[14][15][12][4][3] He has also written licensed comic books for Zorro,[16] The Three Stooges[17].[18] Alongside writer S.A. Check, he co-wrote the officially licensed Laurel & Hardy comic book series for American Mythology Productions.[19] Gershowitz was also the author of Fast & Furious: Spy Racers: From Gears to Gadgets.[20]
Film
[edit]Gershowitz served as executive producer on several independent feature films, including:
- Temps[21][6][3]
- Random Tropical Paradise[22]
- The Good Catholic – which won Best Picture at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.[23][5]
Music
[edit]Gershowitz was a member of the band Rushmore,[24] which performed with acts such as Plain White Ts[25] and Justin Bieber.[2] In 2009, the band was nominated for Best Breakout Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.[1][4][5][6][2][26]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "South Jersey Native Jordan Gershowitz Brings 'Hot Wheels' to Netflix". April 2, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "South Jersey Magazine - Marlton / Medford - Issue #5 (August 2023)". South Jersey Magazine - Marlton / Medford. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f D'Elia, Gianluca. "Westampton native publishes children's book on cyberbullying". Burlington County Times. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Tilley, Jenny Porter. "IU alum screenwriter releases first picture book". The Herald-Times. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g DeSisto, Danielle. "Westampton native reflects on film and television career". Burlington County Times. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c Lang, Marty (October 11, 2016). "ALTERNATE ROUTES: Producing Outside the Studio System". Script Magazine. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Zahn, James (November 19, 2019). "Author, Screenwriter Jordan Gershowitz Appears on 'Power Kid Podcast'". The Toy Book. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Young & Hungry List (2018) Results - Coverfly". writers.coverfly.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Nickelodeon, India's Cosmos-Maya Team on Original Animated Series 'Sammy & Raj'". August 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Trailer: 'Hot Wheels Let's Race' Burns Rubber to Netflix Debut". January 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Wheels Let's Race Launches on Netflix". September 28, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ a b D'Elia, Gianluca. "Westampton writer teaches kids a lesson on cyberbullying". Burlington County Times. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Jellyfish Teams with Toikido on Brand-New Kids' Property 'Battalor'". October 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Save the Cat: Ignore the Trolls". November 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Parents, this book teaches kids to ignore the trolls or online bullies". The Indian Express. October 31, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "ZORRO BLACK & WHITE NOIR #1 CVR A KALUTA (OCT211136)". www.previewsworld.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "THREE STOOGES THROUGH THE AGES #1 CVR 1/100 CENTURY ED (DEC201190)". previewsworld.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "ROBONIC STOOGES RETURN #1 CVR B PACHECO (FEB211013)". previewsworld.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Laurel & Hardy Revived as Comic Book Property". The Hollywood Reporter. January 15, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Fast & Furious: Spy Racers: From Gears to Gadgets: A Companion Guide". LibroWorld.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "'Temps' Trailer — FilmBuff Acquires Grant Rosenmeyer, Lindsey Shaw Comedy". March 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Bryan Greenberg Comedy 'Random Tropical Paradise'". March 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Danny Glover, 'The Good Catholic' Picked Up by Broad Green, Pigasus". The Hollywood Reporter. May 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "| Burlington County Times Archives". burlingtoncountytimes.newsbank.com. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
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