| Mark Hentemann |
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Mark Hentemann at the 2010 Comic Con in San Diego. |
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Mark Hentemann |
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Writer, voice actor, producer |
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| Years active |
1996-present |
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Lynne Hentemann |
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Mark Hentemann is an American animation writer. He is currently the executive producer and showrunner of the animated series Family Guy, where he started as a writer in its first season. In addition, Hentemann has also provided voices for many minor characters on Family Guy, including the "Phony Guy" and Opie.[1]
Hentemann has also written for the Late Show with David Letterman.[1] As of 2013, Hentemann is working with Seth MacFarlane (creator of Family Guy) on an animated show for Fox called Bordertown, which he created. The series is expected to premiere in the fall of 2014 on the networks Animation Domination lineup.
Career
Hentemann grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and began his career as a greeting card writer and illustrator for American Greetings.[2] His cards caught the interest of David Letterman and allowed him his first job in television writing for The Late Show.
Mark Hentemann joined Family Guy in its first season as a writer, and is currently executive producer and showrunner, along with fellow writer Steve Callaghan. He has written, produced and provided voice acting on several half-hours, including 3 South, which he created for MTV.
Hentemann is currently working on animated sitcom "Bordertown" which he created and is executive proudcing. Bordertown is expected to premiere on Fox in the fall of 2014 taking the place of American Dad! which is network relocating to TBS. Bordertown focuses on Bud Backwald, a border line agent who has three children, and Ernesto Gonzales, an imigrant from Mexico who is happy to be with his family in the United States.[3]
Personal life
Mark Hentemann now lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Lynne, and they have three children. Hentemann attended Cleveland Saint Ignatius High School and Miami University.
Filmography
Television
As writer
As executive producer
Video games
Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards
References
External links
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American animation writer |
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