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Joe Toplyn

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Joe Toplyn
Joe Toplyn is a writer and producer, known for Monk (2002), Late Show with David Letterman (1993) and In Living Color (1990).
BornDecember 14
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BornDecember 14
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 19 nominations total

    Known for

    Tony Shalhoub in Monk (2002)
    Monk
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    David Letterman, Regis Philbin, Barbara Gaines, Biff Henderson, Alan Kalter, and Paul Shaffer in Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
    Late Show with David Letterman
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans, Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Kim Wayans in In Living Color (1990)
    In Living Color
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Writer
    David Letterman in Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
    Late Night with David Letterman
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    Writer

    • Tony Shalhoub in Monk (2002)
      Monk
      8.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • story by
      • executive story editor ...
      • 2004–2009
    • The Caroline Rhea Show (2002)
      The Caroline Rhea Show
      5.5
      TV Series
      • head writer
      • 2002–2003
    • David Letterman, Regis Philbin, Barbara Gaines, Biff Henderson, Alan Kalter, and Paul Shaffer in Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
      Late Show with David Letterman
      7.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • head writer
      • 1995–2002
    • Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special II
      7.0
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Jay Leno in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
      The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
      5.3
      TV Series
      • head writer
      • 1993–1995
    • Chevy Chase in The Chevy Chase Show (1993)
      The Chevy Chase Show
      2.7
      TV Series
      • head writer
      • 1993
    • Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans, Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Kim Wayans in In Living Color (1990)
      In Living Color
      8.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1990–1993
    • Scorch (1992)
      Scorch
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1992
    • Holly Robinson Peete, Mark Curry, Sandra Quarterman, Raven-Symoné, and Marquise Wilson in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
      Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
      6.4
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1992
    • The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
      The Larry Sanders Show
      8.5
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1992
    • Charlie Hoover (1991)
      Charlie Hoover
      6.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1991
    • Doctor Doctor (1989)
      Doctor Doctor
      8.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1990–1991
    • David Letterman in Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
      Late Night with David Letterman
      7.5
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1982–1990
    • Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special (1989)
      Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special
      7.2
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1989
    • Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special
      7.7
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1988

    Producer

    • Tony Shalhoub in Monk (2002)
      Monk
      8.1
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • supervising producer
      • producer
      • 2006–2009
    • David Letterman, Regis Philbin, Barbara Gaines, Biff Henderson, Alan Kalter, and Paul Shaffer in Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
      Late Show with David Letterman
      7.0
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1995–1997

    Additional Crew

    • Jay Leno in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
      The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
      5.3
      TV Series
      • writing supervisor
      • 1993–1995
    • Chevy Chase in The Chevy Chase Show (1993)
      The Chevy Chase Show
      2.7
      TV Series
      • writing supervisor
      • 1993
    • Holly Robinson Peete, Mark Curry, Sandra Quarterman, Raven-Symoné, and Marquise Wilson in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
      Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
      6.4
      TV Series
      • executive consultant
      • 1993
    • Doctor Doctor (1989)
      Doctor Doctor
      8.6
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1990–1991

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Joseph Toplyn
    • Born
      • December 14

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