J.D. Amato

J.D. Amato is a writer, showrunner, executive producer, and director who is best known for show-running the Showtime late-night talk show Desus & Mero, as well as The Chris Gethard Show on TruTV. He previously wrote and executive produced Magic for Humans for Netflix, Co-executive produced and helped develop The President Show for Comedy Central, and was the showrunner and director for My Brother, My Brother and Me for NBCU.

He was also the director and Co-Executive producer for Colin Quinn’s Netflix special The New York Story (as well as Colin Quinn’s Cop Show). Beyond television and film, J.D. has consulted for various magicians, been a house performer at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater, performed as a mime, and is one of the hosts of his own twelve-hour podcast.

J.D. Amato is known for work in production across film and television.

New Release currently presents 13 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story (2024), The George Lucas Talk Show: Live, CollegeHumor Shorts (2007), The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access (2011), The Chris Gethard Show (2011), My Brother, My Brother and Me (2017), Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers (2024), Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers - Justin Jefferson (2025).

The recorded credits span 2007 to 2026, including 7 movies and 6 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.