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Jordan Gershowitz (born December 24, 1987) is an American Emmy-nominated television writer, executive producer, and author. He is known for his work in children's television and animation, including series for Nickelodeon, Netflix, Disney, Apple TV+, and Warner Bros. He has also published children's books and written licensed comic books.

Early life and education

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Gershowitz was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and raised in Westampton, New Jersey. He graduated high school from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mount Holly, New Jersey.[1][2][3] Gershowitz graduated from Indiana University[4][5][2]with a degree in telecommunications and a minor from the Kelley School of Business.

Career

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Early Career

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While attending Indiana University, Gershowitz interned for MTV/Viacom in New York and Warners Bros. in Los Angeles. After graduating, Gershowitz became a Page at NBC and also worked for CBS.[5][6][2] In 2018, Gershowitz was named to the Tracking Board's Young & Hungry List as one of Hollywood's Top 100 new writers.[2]

Television and animation

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Gershowitz has written and developed content for major studios such as Nickelodeon, Netflix, DreamWorks Animation, Disney, Warner Bros., HBO Max, and the BBC. In 2018, he was named to the The Tracking Board's "Young & Hungry" List of Hollywood's Top 100 New Writers.[7][8] His writing and development credits include:

  • The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj (Nickelodeon) – Developed for Television and Head Writer[9][2][3]
  • Hot Wheels Let's Race (Netflix, 2024) – Co-developed for Television and Head Writer[10][11][12]
  • Sharkdog (Netflix/Nickelodeon) – Head Writer for Season 2 and Story Consultant for Season 3[13][2]
  • Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (Mattel) – Head Writer on Season 4[13][2]
  • Rubble & Crew (Spin Master/Nickelodeon) – Story consultant for Season 2[13]
  • The Snoopy Show (Apple TV+)[13][2]
  • The Tom and Jerry Show (Warner Bros.)[4][5][14][8][3]
  • Danger Mouse (BBC)[4][8][2]
  • Monster High (Nickelodeon/Mattel)[13]
  • Welcome to the Wayne (Nickelodeon)[4][5]
  • Bunnicula (Warner Bros.)[5]
  • Wacky Races (Warner Bros.)[13]
  • Sesame Street (HBO Max and Sesame Workshop)[8][3]
  • Where's Waldo? (DreamWorks)[13]
  • Battalor – Developed for Television and Head Writer on the upcoming series based on the toyline created by Toikido.[15]

Gershowitz was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy Award for The Tiny Chef Show (Nickelodeon) in the category of Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Series.[13], and for an International Emmy Award for Oddbods (One Animation) in the Best Kids: Animation category[13][2]

Literature

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Gershowitz is the author of the children's picture book Ignore the Trolls, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat and published by POW! Kids in 2019.[16][17][14][4][3]He has also written licensed comic books for Zorro,[18] The Three Stooges[19][20]. Alongside writer S.A. Check, he co-wrote the officially licensed Laurel & Hardy comic book series for American Mythology Productions.[21] Gershowitz was also the author of Fast & Furious: Spy Racers: From Gears to Gadgets.[22]

Film

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Gershowitz served as executive producer on several independent feature films, including:

  • Temps[23][6][3]
  • Random Tropical Paradise[24]
  • The Good Catholic – which won Best Picture at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.[25][5]

Music

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Gershowitz was a member of the band Rushmore[26], which performed with acts such as The Plain White Ts[27] and Justin Beieber[2]. In 2009, the band was nominated for Best Breakout Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.[1][4][28][6][2][29]

References

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  1. ^ a b "South Jersey Native Jordan Gershowitz Brings 'Hot Wheels' to Netflix". April 2, 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "South Jersey Magazine - Marlton / Medford - Issue #5 (August 2023)". South Jersey Magazine - Marlton / Medford. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  3. ^ a b c d e f D'Elia, Gianluca. "Westampton native publishes children's book on cyberbullying". Burlington County Times. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Tilley, Jenny Porter. "IU alum screenwriter releases first picture book". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  5. ^ a b c d e f DeSisto, Danielle. "Westampton native reflects on film and television career". Burlington County Times. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  6. ^ a b c Lang, Marty (2016-10-11). "ALTERNATE ROUTES: Producing Outside the Studio System". Script Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  7. ^ "Young & Hungry List (2018) Results - Coverfly". writers.coverfly.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  8. ^ a b c d Zahn, James (2019-11-19). "Author, Screenwriter Jordan Gershowitz Appears on 'Power Kid Podcast'". The Toy Book. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  9. ^ "Nickelodeon, India's Cosmos-Maya Team on Original Animated Series 'Sammy & Raj'". August 2020. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  10. ^ "Trailer: 'Hot Wheels Let's Race' Burns Rubber to Netflix Debut". January 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  11. ^ "Hot Wheels Let's Race Launches on Netflix". 28 September 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  12. ^ "South Jersey Native Jordan Gershowitz Brings 'Hot Wheels' to Netflix". April 2, 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Jordan Gershowitz | Writer, Producer, Additional Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  14. ^ a b D'Elia, Gianluca. "Westampton writer teaches kids a lesson on cyberbullying". Burlington County Times. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  15. ^ "Jellyfish Teams with Toikido on Brand-New Kids' Property 'Battalor'". October 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  16. ^ "Save the Cat: Ignore the Trolls". November 2019. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  17. ^ "Parents, this book teaches kids to ignore the trolls or online bullies". The Indian Express. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  18. ^ "ZORRO BLACK & WHITE NOIR #1 CVR A KALUTA (OCT211136)". www.previewsworld.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  19. ^ "THREE STOOGES THROUGH THE AGES #1 CVR 1/100 CENTURY ED (DEC201190)". previewsworld.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  20. ^ "ROBONIC STOOGES RETURN #1 CVR B PACHECO (FEB211013)". previewsworld.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  21. ^ "Laurel & Hardy Revived as Comic Book Property". The Hollywood Reporter. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  22. ^ "Fast & Furious: Spy Racers: From Gears to Gadgets: A Companion Guide". LibroWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  23. ^ "'Temps' Trailer — FilmBuff Acquires Grant Rosenmeyer, Lindsey Shaw Comedy". March 2016. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  24. ^ "Bryan Greenberg Comedy 'Random Tropical Paradise'". March 2017. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  25. ^ "Danny Glover, 'The Good Catholic' Picked Up by Broad Green, Pigasus". The Hollywood Reporter. May 2017. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
  26. ^ "| Burlington County Times Archives". burlingtoncountytimes.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  27. ^ "| Burlington County Times Archives". burlingtoncountytimes.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  28. ^ DeSisto, Danielle. "Westampton native reflects on film and television career". Burlington County Times. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  29. ^ "| Burlington County Times Archives". burlingtoncountytimes.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
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