Andy Heyward
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Born
February 19, 1949
Andrew B. Heyward
February 19, 1949
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Producer, writer, CEO
Yearsactive1976–present
Spouse
Evelyn Heyward
(m. 1981)Andy Heyward | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew B. Heyward February 19, 1949 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, writer, CEO |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse |
Evelyn Heyward (m. 1981) |
| Children | 4 |
Andrew B. Heyward (born February 19, 1949) is an American media executive and animator who is CEO of Kartoon Studios, formerly known as Genius Brands International. He previously worked at defunct animation studio and production company DIC Entertainment as chairman and CEO.[1]
Heyward was born in New York City, the son of Sylvia (née Block) and Louis M. "Deke" Heyward, who was vice president of development at leading entertainment companies such as Four Star International[2] and Barry & Enright Productions,[3] as well as senior vice president for defunct leading cartoon company, Hanna-Barbera.[4]