jD Shaprio is a writer and stand-up comedian whose eclectic career blends sharp wit, playful creativity, and a self-described "goofy, geeky charm."
Despite working in Hollywood, jD still manages to create genuine art.
"I'm a recovering idealist
who has yet to recover
and never will." - jD
jD writes movies—and some TV and comic books for both Hollywood and independent productions.
He has directed several independent films.
jD was creative partners with comic book legend Stan Lee from 20002 to 2016.
To date, jD's films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide.
This includes spec scripts he has sold, as well as projects he was hired to write, rewrite, or polish—and films for which he served as a creative consultant.
jD's first movie, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, which he wrote on spec. Tis more than just a popcorn film if you look beneath the surface. It was directed by the legendary Mel Brooks. From concept to release was a little over a year.
The first movie jD directed was We Married Margo. Made for $280,000 and shot on 35mm film in 17 days, it won many awards, including HBO Comedy Festival Audience Award Best Film.
This led to jD taking a path he never expected or planned. Stand-up comedy. Starting in 2005. In 2007, legendary Mitzi Shore made jD a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip.
jD's stand-up and storytelling are compelling and layered, often drawing from real events in his life. He explores the absurdity of life with humor and philosophical insight.
jD has received many prestigious awards for his writing, directing and consulting —including awards for projects he cannot mention due to NDAs. jD has also won a not-so-prestigious award (Go to "Worst Movie Ever!" to find out more).
