Richard Hatem

Richard Hatem is an American television and film screenwriter and producer.

Early Life
Hatem was born in Burbank, California and grew up in Monterey Park, California. Prior to his career in television writing and production, he was a waiter at Tony Roma's in Pasadena, California for several years. He also taught comedy traffic school for five years.

When asked when he knew he wanted to be a writer, he stated, "I thought it happened when I was in high school. But apparently I'd written and talked about being a writer since I was about five. I just don't remember it. Back then I thought I wanted to be an actor and a stand-up comedian. I've done a little of both and want to do more."

He attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where he received a Bachelors degree in Film production.

Hatem lives in Pasadena, California, with his wife and children.