| Marc Handler | |
| Birth Place: | North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation: | Executive producer, scriptwriter, voice director |
Marc Handler is an American writer, producer, and voice director. He has contributed to various animated series, including Cowboy Bebop, Astro Boy, FLCL, Stitch & Ai, and Voltron. Handler is noted for his role as a story editor on the 2003 Astro Boy series, marking a significant collaboration between American and Japanese production teams.[1] [2] [3]
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Handler formed the Subject to Change Theatre Troupe and was active in various political causes. He holds two master's degrees from the University of Southern California in directing theatre and writing for film and television.[4]
Handler's career includes writing for American animated series such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Widget the World Watcher, and Denver, the Last Dinosaur. He has also adapted and voice-directed numerous anime series for English-speaking audiences. His work encompasses a range of projects from Cowboy Bebop to Power Rangers.[5] Handler has also facilitated the introduction of original Chinese and South Korean animation to Western audiences.
In 2019, Handler spoke at the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing.[6] He has authored two books on writing and presentations, published in China and Korea.[7]
Handler is affiliated with the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild, and has lectured at the University of Southern California and Glendale College.[8]
Handler is married and has a son. The family resides in Shanghai, China and Phnom Penh, Cambodia.[9]
| Year | Title | Award | Position | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Stitch & Ai | CCG Award - Best Animation Series in China | Executive Producer, Writer, Voice Director & Consulting Producer | ||
| 2017 | Stoney & Rocky | SMG Award - Best International Collaboration | Executive Producer, Writer, Voice Director & Consulting Producer | ||
| 2003 | Astro Boy | Tokyo International Animation Fair: Best TV Animation | Executive Story Editor & writer | ||
| 2004 | Astro Boy | Tokyo International Animation Fair: Best TV Series | Executive Story Editor & writer | ||
| 2012 | Kioka | Shanghai TV Festival: Best Pre-School Animation Series[10] [11] | Voice Director | ||
| 2013 | Kioka | Cynopsis Kids Awards, NYC[12] | Voice Director | ||
| 2007 | FLCL | American Anime Awards: Best Comedy[13] | ADR Writer & Voice Director | ||
| 2007 | FLCL | American Anime Awards: Best Short Series | ADR Writer & Voice Director | ||
| 1998 | The New World of the Gnomes | Premios Midia Awards: Best Animated Series in Latin America/Spain | Writing Staff | ||
| 1990 | De Donde | L.A. Dramalogue Award for Stage Directing | Director |