Dan McGrath

Dan McGrath
Born(1964-07-20)July 20, 1964
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 2025(2025-11-14) (aged 61)
New York City, U.S.
Alma materHarvard University
Occupations
  • Writer
  • producer
  • stage director
  • tutor
Years active1983–2025

Daniel Anthony McGrath (July 20, 1964 – November 14, 2025) was an American television writer, educator and stage director. He is known primarily for his work as a writer/producer for several TV series including The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live, King of the Hill, Gravity Falls, and Mission Hill.

McGrath was nominated for an Emmy for his work on Saturday Night Live and later won an Emmy for his work on The Simpsons. He was nominated for a Writers Guild Award for the King of the Hill episode "Life: A Loser's Manual".