Steve Ressel
Steve Ressel (born October 12, 1967) is an American comic book artist, animator, storyboard artist, producer and director. Ressel directed animated series such as Invader Zim, The Wild Thornberrys, Duckman, Stressed Eric, God, the Devil and Bob, Rugrats and others. Ressel directed and produced the entire run of Invader Zim.
Steve Ressel
- Name
- Steve Ressel
- Born
- 12 October 1967
- Birthplace
- Delaware, U.S.
- Occupation
- Writer, director, producer, artist, animator, voice actor, musician, songwriter
- Awards
- 29th Annual Annie Award 2001 World Animation Celebration
- Nationality
- United States
- Known for
- Invader Zim
- Honours
- Annie Award
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Steve Ressel (born October 12, 1967) is an American comic book artist, animator, storyboard artist, producer and director. Ressel directed animated series such as Invader Zim, The Wild Thornberrys, Duckman, Stressed Eric, God, the Devil and Bob, Rugrats and others. Ressel directed and produced the entire run of Invader Zim.
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After Invader Zim he went on to develop his own ideas. Trubble Bub, a CGI children's program focusing on problem solving and behavior, was animated as a pilot. It was scripted and designed for a direct-to-DVD project but never got off the ground.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Steve Ressel • Born — 12 October 1967 • Birthplace — Delaware, U.S. • Occupation — Writer, director, producer, artist, animator, voice actor, musician, songwriter • Notable Works — Rugrats Duckman Wild Thornberries God, the Devil and Bob Rocket Power Invader Zim The Lost Boys • Awards — 29th Annual Annie Award 2001 World Animation Celebration • Illustration — Characters of "The Lost Boys ".
Writing and comics
Writing and comics
Ressel resides in Clifford, North Dakota. In his spare time, he writes trance, pop, rock, and country music.
Grooming allegations
Grooming allegations
In 2020, video essayist and podcaster Shannon Strucci came forward with allegations of having been groomed by Ressel when she was a teenager, sharing on a thread several screenshots of inappropriate messages and art pieces he sent her during that time.
Filmography
Filmography
• Rocko's Modern Life (1993) Storyboard Clean-up. Various episodes. • WildC.A.T.S. (1994) Storyboards. Various episodes. • Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1995) Storyboards. Various episodes. • Duckman (1995) Director & Storyboards. Various episodes. • Santo Bugito (1996) Storyboards. Various episodes. • Jumanji (1996) Director. Various episodes, created opening sequence. • Stressed Eric (1997) Director. Two episodes. • Wild Thornberries (1998) Director. Eight episodes. • Rugrats (1999) Director. Various episodes. • Rocket Power (1999) Director. Various episodes. • God, The Devil and Bob (1999) Director. Three episodes. • Invader Zim (2001) Producer & Director. All episodes except for the 1999 pilot. • Trubble Bub (2004) Creator, Writer, Producer, Director, Voices, Boards, Designs, Timing.
Identity
Identity
Steve Ressel is recorded as screenwriter, director, comics artist, storyboard artist and television producer.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1967
Steve Ressel born at Delaware.
Awards
• 29th Annual Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production. • 2001 World Animation Celebration for Best Title Sequence. Invader Zim
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