Harris Wittels

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February 20, 2015 11:57AM EST
Harris Wittels
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Date of Birth:
April 20, 1984
Height:
5' 9"
Hometown:
Los Angeles

Bio:
Harris Wittels (born Harris Lee Wittels  in Los Angeles, California on April 20, 1984) was an American producer, writer and actor. Harris served as the co-executive producer and writer on NBC’s cult classic Parks & Recreation. He guest-starred on the show multiple times throughout the seven seasons. He was also a writer on The Sarah Silverman Program and dubbed the term “humblebrag.” He wrote a novel in 2012 titled Humblebrag: The Art of False Modesty. Harris was found dead in his Los Angeles on Feb. 19, 2015 from a suspected drug overdose.

Best Known For:
Harris is best known for being a writer and producer on Parks & Recreation. He guest-starred as an incompetent animal control employee on the hit show.

Personal Life:
Harris reportedly struggled with a drug addiction. He was found dead in his home on Feb. 19, 2015.