Jonathan Krisel
Writing · Additional Writing · Director · Writer
Active 2004–present
Jonathan Krisel is an American director, producer, writer, editor, and occasional actor. He is best known for co-creating the series Portlandia, and he is also known for the 2016 FX series Baskets.
Filmography
Adults (2025) — Russ · Executive Producer · DirectorRooster (2026) — DirectorHey Bear — DirectorPortlandia (2011) — Writer · Co-Executive Producer · Executive Producer · Director · CreatorBaskets (2016) — Writer · Director · CreatorCheck It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010) — DirectorTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) — Writer · Director · EditorGhosted (2017) — Executive Producer · DirectorTim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012) — Additional WritingEnglish Teacher (2024) — Executive Producer · DirectorTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (2010) — WriterTom Goes to the Mayor (2004) — Director · Producer · EditorKroll Show (2013) — DirectorBrunch Village (2012) — Director · WriterMoonbase 8 (2020) — Executive Producer · Director · Writer · CreatorSarah Silverman: Someone You Love (2023) — Director · Executive ProducerTim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job? (2017) — WriterFunny or Die Presents (2010) — Co-Executive Producer · Director · Co-Producer · WriterThe New Big Ball with Neil Hamburger (2010) — Writer · EditorJohn Bronco Rides Again (2021) — DirectorThe Celery Incident (2014) — DirectorInside Portlandia (2011) — Writer · Executive ProducerGettin' it Dunn with Richard Dunn (2009) — Co-Executive Producer · EditorFather and Son (2010) — Co-Executive Producer · Editor