Chris Savino
Christopher Mason Savino (born 1971/1972[1]) is an American cartoonist, animator, director, writer, producer, and creator of the animated series The Loud House. Savino has also worked on The Ren & Stimpy Show, Dexter's Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, and Mickey Mouse.
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Born | Christopher Mason Savino 1971/1972 (age 48–49) Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. |
Occupation | Cartoonist, animator, writer |
Years active | 1991–present |
Known for | The Loud House |
Children | 3 |
Website | chrissavinoauthor |
Early life
Savino was born and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, where he attended Dondero High School.[1] His biggest influence in 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, The Powerpuff Girls, and My Gym Partner's a Monkey.[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]
On November 1, 2019, Savino released his debut children's novel, Coal: A Cautionary Christmas Tale, through Amazon Publishing. Later on December of the same year he published the first installment of his graphic novel duology Bigfoot & Gray.
On March 3, 2020, he published his first non-fiction book, a guide to write cartoons entitled Writing Cartoons in 4 Acts (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Midpoint).
Since January 5, 2020, he also publishes the Sunday strip For Brothers.[5]
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".[6] 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.[6][7] On October 19, a Nickelodeon spokesperson confirmed that they terminated Savino's contract, and that The Loud House will continue production without him.[7][8] On October 23, Savino spoke for the first time since the allegations first appeared, saying he was "deeply sorry" for his actions.[9] On May 30, 2018, Savino was given a one-year suspension from The Animation Guild, I.A.T.S.E. Local 839. As part of his plea bargain with The Animation Guild, Savino was ordered to donate $4,000 to a charity chosen by the guild, complete 40 hours of community service, undergo counseling, and obtain a certificate of sexual harassment training.[10]
In a September 2019 interview, Chris Savino has mentioned his regret about his actions.[11] In October 2019, Savino claimed to be a born-again Christian.[12]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Animator | Notes |
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1991–1996 | The Ren & Stimpy Show | No | No | No | Yes | layout artist |
1991–1994 | Garfield and Friends | No | No | No | Yes | layout artist |
1993–1996 | Rocko's Modern Life | No | No | No | Yes | storyboard clean-up/prop designer/character designer |
1995 | The Baby Huey Show | No | No | No | Yes | layout artist/character prop designer (Season 2) |
1995 | Hate | No | No | No | Yes | layout artist |
1996 | The Mouse and the Monster | No | No | No | Yes | character designer |
1996–1997 | Hey Arnold! | No | No | Yes | Yes | storyboard artist/prop designer/character designer |
1997–2001 | The Angry Beavers | No | No | No | No | character designer 5 episodes only |
1997 | Space Goofs | No | No | No | Yes | storyboard artist Episode: "Time for a Change" |
Duckman | No | No | No | Yes | storyboard artist | |
1997–2003 | Dexter's Laboratory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | storyboard artist/animation director |
1998 | Cow and Chicken | No | No | No | Yes | storyboard artist Episode: "Cow Fly" |
I Am Weasel | No | No | No | Yes | storyboard artist Episodes: "I.R. in Wrong Cartoon" and "Unsinkable I.R." | |
1998–2005 | The Powerpuff Girls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | storyboard artist |
2000 | The Cartoon Cartoon Show | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | creator/character designer/layout artist "Foe Paws" animation layout "Jeffrey Cat: Claw and Odor" |
2002–2003 | Samurai Jack | Yes | No | No | No | |
2002 | Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? | No | No | No | Yes | Character and Prop models |
2003 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | No | No | Yes | Yes | writer/storyboard artist Episode: "To Eris Human" |
2004–2007 | Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends | Yes | No | Yes | No | animation director |
2005–2006 | Johnny Test | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | storyboard artist; season 1 |
2005–2008 | My Life as a Teenage Robot | Yes | No | No | No | |
2007–2008 | My Gym Partner's a Monkey | No | No | No | Yes | storyboard artist/sheet timer |
2008 | Ni Hao, Kai-Lan | No | No | No | Yes | storyboard artist |
2010–2012 | Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | executive producer |
2010–2011 | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic | No | No | Yes | No | writer Episodes: "Boast Busters" and "Stare Master" |
2013 | Mickey Mouse | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | storyboard artist Episode: "Bad Ear Day" |
2015 | Get Blake! | No | No | Yes | No | writer Episodes: "Get Snatched" and "Get Western" |
2016–2018 | The Loud House | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | creator/executive producer/storyboard artist |
2016 | All In with Cam Newton | No | No | No | No | Himself Episode: "All In with Josh" |
Film
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Animator | Notes |
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1992 | Cool World | No | No | No | Yes | in between artist (uncredited) |
1999 | Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip | No | No | Yes | Yes | storyboard artist |
2001 | The Flintstones: On the Rocks | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | storyboard artist/art director |
Internet
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Cartoons VS Cancer[13] | Episode 9: "The One with Chris Savino" | Podcast |
2016–2017 | Nickelodeon Animation Podcast | Episodes (2 & 40): "Chris Savino", "Inside the Loud House Writers' Room" | Podcast |
References
- Mekeisha Madden Toby (March 1, 2010). "Small Talk with Chris Savino". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Hector Navarro (May 20, 2016). "Episode 2: Chris Savino – Nick Animation Podcast". Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- The Powerpuff Girls: Who, What, Where, How, Why... Who Cares?. 2009.
- Laura Prudom (March 28, 2016). "Nickelodeon Animated Comedy 'The Loud House' Sets Premiere Date – Get a First Look". Variety. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
- For Brothers Comic | by Chris Savino
- Amidi, Amid (October 17, 2017). "UPDATED: Nickelodeon Suspends 'Loud House' Creator Chris Savino After Numerous Harassment Claims (EXCLUSIVE)". Cartoon Brew.
- Lesley Goldberg (October 19, 2017). "Nickelodeon Fires 'Loud House' Creator After Sexual Harassment Allegations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
- Nellie Andreeva (October 19, 2017). "'The Loud House' Creator Chris Savino Fired By Nickelodeon Following Sexual Harassment Allegations". Deadline Hollywood.
- Denise Petski (October 23, 2017). "Fired 'The Loud House' Creator Chris Savino Says He's "Deeply Sorry" Over Sexual Harassment Allegations". Deadline Hollywood.
- Amidi, Amid (May 30, 2018). "The Animation Guild Has Suspended 'The Loud House' Creator Chris Savino". Cartoon Brew.
- Chris Savino (September 30, 2019). "From Nickelodeon Cartoonist to Redemption in Jesus: An Interview with Chris Savino". Daily Renegade (Interview). Interviewed by Josh Peck.
- Amidi, Amid (October 1, 2019). "With Jesus By His Side, Fired 'Loud House' Creator Chris Savino Wants To Make A Comeback". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- Cartoons VS Cancer - Ep. 9 (The One with Chris Savino)