13x Emmy-Winning comedy Writer, Producer, & speaker
WRITER,
PRODUCER
& SPEAKER
Gil is a 13-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer who served as head writer for The Ellen Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show. He’s written for dozens of A-list hosts, comedians, and celebrities, overseeing the creation of thousands of monologues, comedy segments, games, tape pieces, and hidden camera bits. His versatility shines through in his writing for everything from network game shows to animated projects to songs for Grammy-winning artists like John Legend, Pink, Garth Brooks, Katy Perry, and more.
In addition to writing comedy for television and beyond, Gil also helps leaders and teams across industries tap into their own unique creativity and unlock breakthrough ideas through his keynotes, workshops, and webinars. With an MBA and over 20 years of experience in TV writers’ rooms, Gil brings a unique blend of creative and business expertise to every stage—and yes, he even does corporate roasts!
Gil lives in Los Angeles with his wife, 2 kids, and about 17 million other people.
Katy Perry
Jennifer Hudson
Snoop Dog
John Cena
Jennifer Garner
Jason Sudeikis
"IF YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN JUST ONE PERSON’S LIFE… THAT’S REALLY NOT ENOUGH.
YOU SHOULD AIM HIGHER."
-Gil Rief
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