John Altschuler

Biography

John Altschuler is an American screenwriter, showrunner, producer, and co-creator of some of television’s most acclaimed comedies. Born in Carbondale, Illinois and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (where he majored in Anthropology), Altschuler began his career writing for the National Lampoon before making his way to Hollywood. His long-running creative partnership with Dave Krinsky and Mike Judge has produced an extraordinary body of work. Altschuler served as writer, showrunner, and executive producer on Fox’s beloved 'King of the Hill' for many years, co-created HBO’s 'Silicon Valley' – one of the defining comedies of the Peak TV era – and produced multiple other series such as 'Beavis and Butt-Head' and 'Lopez'. He is the recipient of five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a SXSW Audience Award. Beyond his television work, Altschuler has developed an extensive body of feature film writing and producing, including 'Blades of Glory' and 'Extract'. His most recent feature as producer, 'Dead Dad Girl', was showcased in the Marché du Film at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.