Harper Steele

Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Writer & Former Head Writer at "Saturday Night Live"; Subject of Netflix's "Will & Harper"

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Harper Steele Biography

Harper Steele is a comedy writer who launched her career in 1995 at the renowned show "Saturday Night Live." For over thirteen years, she served the show in various capacities, eventually ascending to the position of head writer for four years. This period of her career was marked with a notable achievement, with Steele earning a Primetime Emmy Award in 2002. Following this, her creativity found a new platform at Funny or Die, where she assumed the role of creative director.

Steele's writing prowess was not limited to television, as she contributed to the scripts of several films, including "Casa de mi padre," "The Ladies Man," and "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga." Alongside her writing career, she also served as an executive producer of HBO's "Funny or Die Presents." Her multifaceted career in comedy writing and production was depicted in the 2024 Netflix documentary "Will & Harper," which also explored Steele's gender transition and its impact on her friendship with longtime friend and collaborator Will Ferrell.

The documentary "Will & Harper" received critical acclaim, premiering at the 40th Sundance Film Festival in January 2024 and earning a nomination for a People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Steele's comedic and political viewpoints, often referred to as "purple-haired woke," advocate for humor as a catalyst for positive change. Such viewpoints have earned her accolades within her industry circles, with Jimmy Fallon describing Steele as "one of the funniest people I think I've ever met in my lifetime."

Harper Steele Videos

  • Will Ferrell on Navigating His Best Friend's Transition in Will & Harper
    Will Ferrell and Harper Steele stop by The Hollywood Reporter's studio in Park City during the Sundance film festival to talk about 'Will & Harper,'...
  • Will Ferrell and Harper Steele Share What Inspired Their Documentary
    Will Ferrell and Harper Steele talk about their documentary Will & Harper and what inspired them to film it before Harper shares what it's like to...

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    Harper Steele is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Civil Rights, Comedy, Entertainment, LGBTQ, Social Activism, Television & Film.
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Harper Steele is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Harper Steele for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Harper Steele generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rhea Debussy, Sophie Santos, Yoruba Richen, Amandla Stenberg and Kate McKinnon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Harper Steele for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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