R.J. Fried is a three-time Emmy-nominated comedy writer, producer, and performer who serves as a showrunner/executive producer/writer/performer for "Tooning Out the News" (CBS All Access) and "Our Cartoon President" (Showtime).

R.J. is a cum laude graduate of Harvard University, where he was named the 2004 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He is also a 2000 N.H.L. Draft pick of the Florida Panthers (3rd Round, 77th Overall). He was raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania.