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Hugh Fink is a Lecturer in Film and Media Arts at the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University, and also teaches writing at Harvard University. An Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer, he brings extensive late-night television expertise to his academic roles.
His research and teaching interests span:
- Film Studies
- Media Arts
- Comedy Writing
- Television Production
- Creative Writing
- Performing Arts
Fink gained prominence as a writer for Saturday Night Live (SNL) and earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Program. He later returned to SNL in 2019 as a guest writer. His career includes creating/executive producing The Showbiz Show with David Spade and co-writing Letters to Santa: A Muppets Christmas (NBC), where he famously debated a Kermit actor over a scripted joke.
Scientific awards and honors include:
- Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Program
He is a sought-after guest lecturer and has executive-produced the Writers Guild Awards for eight consecutive years (2016–2023), collaborating with industry luminaries like Steve Carell and Sarah Silverman. Fink’s background as a classical violinist also intersects with his comedic work, culminating in a sold-out Carnegie Hall performance opening for Jon Stewart.
