Dan Harmon is a graduate of Brown Deer School. He achieved a University degree from Marquette University. He also attended "Glendale Community College". In his early career, Harmon was a member of ComedySportz Milwaukee and frequently appeared in Milwaukees Safehouse free comedy stage.
Heading towards his professional career, Dan Harmon debuted in Hollywood with the TV series “Heat Vision and Jack” as creator and writer. Till now, he has worked in 19 TV series including Computerman, The Sarah Silverman Program, Community, Axe Cop, Drunk History, The Simpsons, Dr. Ken and so on.
In 2006, Harmon wrote the movie, "Monster House". Similarly, he worked as a writer and producer for six more movies including Kung Fu Panda, Harmontown, Back in Time, Anomalisa, Doctor Strange, and Bubbles.
Furthermore, he is the writer for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, for which Harmon was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for his excellent work on the show’s opening musical number performed by Hugh Jackman.
Giving continuity to his personal life, Dan Harmon had been in a long-term love affair with his girlfriend Erin McGathy, to whom he purposed in December of 2013. The duo married in following year and also announced that they are going to divorce in October of 2015. The reason behind their dating was that Dan Harmon started dating with Cody Heller, a writer.
As of 2017, actor Harmon has a net worth of $5 million. He earns his wealth mostly from his professional career as he is a writer, producer and voice actor.