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Nick Madson

Down and Out

2023 First Look Project - Winner (TV (Half-hour))

Nick Madson was unfortunately raised by a loving Italian family on the outskirts of Philadelphia, where his artistic aspirations were entirely supported. The banterous bickering between his Catholic father and Wiccan mother provided plenty of material for his writing and a unique challenge for his therapist.

After earning a reasonably priced bachelor’s degree and a really cool varsity jacket from Boston University, he briefly ventured into the world of professional ice hockey, which obviously went super well. Keeping with his theme of realistic endeavors, he then moved to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming a supermodel, but he’d settle for being a TV writer. Outside of his writing, Nick holds several Guinness World Records, including Most Humble Human and Fewest Lies Told.

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