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Dana Min Goodman

Early Life and Education

Dana Goodman is an American writer and actress, born on February 28, 1972. A native of Illinois, she was raised in Mount Prospect. Goodman pursued higher education at the University of Indiana in Bloomington, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in the arts.

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Career in Comedy and Television

Goodman is best known as part of the comedy duo Dana & Julia, alongside writing partner Julia Wolov. The pair gained recognition through their work on MTV’s hidden camera show Punk’d and the animated series Good Vibes. In 2014, they co-created and co-wrote the MTV series Faking It, which centered on identity, friendship, and gender themes.

Together, Dana & Julia also contributed to several other comedy productions. They were involved in Oxygen's Girls Behaving Badly, co-wrote and performed in The Dana & Julia Show, and collaborated on Biatches, an animated series for Comedy Central. Known for their sharp wit and collaborative energy, the duo has become a recognized name in comedic writing and performance.

Film Work and Acting Roles

Dana Goodman has appeared in a number of comedic films. She played supporting roles in The House Bunny (2008), Just Go With It (2011), and The Ridiculous 6 (2015), all of which were collaborations with Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions. She began her acting career in 2002, earning early credits in projects like Tenfold and Barbershop.


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Net Worth 2021: 1 million
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Last Modified: Sep 4 2025
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