Chris Savino

Chris Savino
Born Christopher Mason Savino
(1971-10-02) October 2, 1971
Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.
Residence California, U.S.
Other names Christopher M. Savino
Occupation Cartoonist, animator, storyboard artist, producer, writer, director
Years active 1991–present
Known for The Ren & Stimpy Show
Dexter's Laboratory
The Powerpuff Girls
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil
Mickey Mouse
The Loud House
Spouse(s)
Bethany Savino
(m. 1999; div. 2017)
[1]
Children 3

Christopher Mason Savino (born October 2, 1971) is an American cartoonist, animator, writer, producer and director. He is known for creating the Nickelodeon animated series The Loud House.

Early life

Savino was born and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan. His biggest influence for the animation world was Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures because of the way its animation style differed from that of the other 1980s animated series.[2]

Career

He began his career in the animation industry in 1991 and has worked for Spümcø, Joe Murray Studio, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network Studios and Disney Television Animation. He was originally the showrunner for the last two seasons of Dexter's Laboratory and The Powerpuff Girls.[3] He was also previously a writer for The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil and Mickey Mouse. In June 2014, his short for Nickelodeon, The Loud House, was greenlit for a full series, and debuted on May 2, 2016.[4]

Sexual harassment allegations

On October 17, 2017, Cartoon Brew reported that Nickelodeon had suspended Savino from their studio due to multiple allegations of sexual harassment against him; rumors of Savino's inappropriate behavior had existed for "at least a decade".[5] As many as a dozen women accused Savino of sexual harassment, unwanted sexual advances, and threats of blacklisting female colleagues who no longer agreed to consensual relationships with him.[5][6] On October 19, a Nickelodeon spokesperson confirmed that they terminated Savino's contract, and that The Loud House will continue production without him.[6][7] On October 23, Savino spoke for the first time since the allegations first appeared, saying he was "deeply sorry" for his actions.[8] On May 30, 2018, Savino was given a one-year suspension from The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839. Savino also donated $4,000 to a certain charity, completed 40 hours of community service, partook in ongoing counseling and received a certificate of sexual harassment training.[9]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Director Producer Writer Animator Notes
1991–1996The Ren & Stimpy ShowYeslayout artist
1991–1994Garfield and FriendsYeslayout artist
1993–1996Rocko's Modern LifeYesstoryboard clean-up/prop designer/character designer
1995HateYeslayout artist
1996The Mouse and the MonsterYescharacter designer
1996–1997Hey Arnold!YesYesstoryboard artist/prop designer/character designer
1997Space GoofsYesstoryboard artist
Episode: "Time for a Change"
DuckmanYesstoryboard artist
1997–2003Dexter's LaboratoryYesYesYesYesstoryboard artist/animation director
1998Cow and ChickenYesstoryboard artist
Episode: "Cow Fly"
I Am WeaselYesstoryboard artist
Episodes: "I.R. in Wrong Cartoon" and "Unsinkable I.R."
1998–2004The Powerpuff GirlsYesYesYesYesstoryboard artist
2000The Cartoon Cartoon ShowYesYesYescreator/character designer/layout artist "Foe Paws"
animation layout "Jeffrey Cat: Claw and Odor"
2002–2003Samurai JackYes
2002Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?YesCharacter and Prop models
2003The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyYesYeswriter/storyboard artist
Episode: "To Eris Human"
2004–2007Foster's Home for Imaginary FriendsYesYesanimation director
2005–2006Johnny TestYesYesYesstoryboard artist; season 1
2005–2008My Life as a Teenage RobotYes
2007–2008My Gym Partner's a MonkeyYesstoryboard artist/sheet timer
2008Ni Hao, Kai-LanYesstoryboard artist
2010–2012Kick Buttowski: Suburban DaredevilYesYesYesexecutive producer
2010–2011My Little Pony: Friendship Is MagicYeswriter
Episodes: "Boast Busters" and "Stare Master"
2013Mickey MouseYesYesYesstoryboard artist
Episode: "Bad Ear Day"
2015Get Blake!Yeswriter
Episodes: "Get Snatched" and "Get Western"
2016–2018The Loud HouseYesYesYesYescreator/executive producer/storyboard artist
2016All In with Cam NewtonHimself
Episode: "All In with Josh"

Film

Year Title Director Producer Writer Animator Notes
1992Cool WorldYesin between artist (uncredited)
1999Dexter's Laboratory: Ego TripYesYesstoryboard artist
2001The Flintstones: On the RocksYesYesYesstoryboard artist/art director

Internet

Year Title Role Notes
2016–17 Nickelodeon Animation Podcast Episodes (2 & 40): "Chris Savino, "Inside the Loud House Writers' Room" Podcast

References

  1. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0767748/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
  2. ↑ Hector Navarro (May 20, 2016). "Episode 2: Chris Savino – Nick Animation Podcast". Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  3. ↑ The Powerpuff Girls: Who, What, Where, How, Why... Who Cares?. 2009.
  4. ↑ Laura Prudom (March 28, 2016). "Nickelodeon Animated Comedy 'The Loud House' Sets Premiere Date – Get a First Look". Variety. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Amid Amidi (October 17, 2017). "UPDATED: Nickelodeon Suspends 'Loud House' Creator Chris Savino After Numerous Harassment Claims (EXCLUSIVE)". Cartoon Brew.
  6. 1 2 Lesley Goldberg (October 19, 2017). "Nickelodeon Fires 'Loud House' Creator After Sexual Harassment Allegations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  7. ↑ Nellie Andreeva (October 19, 2017). "'The Loud House' Creator Chris Savino Fired By Nickelodeon Following Sexual Harassment Allegations". Deadline Hollywood.
  8. ↑ Denise Petski (October 23, 2017). "Fired 'The Loud House' Creator Chris Savino Says He's "Deeply Sorry" Over Sexual Harassment Allegations". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ↑ "The Animation Guild Has Suspended 'The Loud House' Creator Chris Savino". Cartoon Brew. 30 May 2018.
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