Mike Rianda
American cartoonist and animator (born 1984)
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Michael Rianda (born December 25, 1984) is an American cartoonist, animator, director, screenwriter, and voice actor. He is known for his work on Gravity Falls as a creative director and writer for season 1, and creative consultant for season 2. He is also known for directing, co-writing, and co-starring his feature directorial debut The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.[1][2][3][4]
December 25, 1984
- Cartoonist
- director
- screenwriter
- voice actor
Michael Rianda | |
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Rianda in 2021 | |
| Born | Michael Rianda December 25, 1984 Salinas, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California Institute of the Arts (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Notable credit | The Mitchells vs. the Machines |
Early life and education
Rianda was born on December 25, 1984, in Salinas, California. He attended the California Institute of the Arts after he "drew and said amusing things" in school, studying character animation. Rianda also started writing and directing two short films at the animation school titled Everybody Dies in 90 Seconds (2008) and Work (2010).[5]
Career
He became a creative director and writer on the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel animated television series Gravity Falls until his departure in 2013. Mike also voiced Lee, Thompson, Mr. Poolcheck, and additional voices. Rianda later returned and served as a creative consultant for its second season.
In 2021, along with Jeff Rowe, he is the co-director of the Sony Pictures Animation film The Mitchells vs. the Machines,[6] he also additionally provided the major voice role for Aaron Mitchell and the talking dog, Furbies, and the Wi-Fi enthusiast. The film was released on Netflix on April 30, 2021.
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Other | Voice | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Yes | Yes | Yes | Aaron Mitchell / Talking Dog / Furbies / Wi-Fi Enthusiast | |
| Dog Cop 7: The Final Chapter | No | Yes | Yes | Aaron Mitchell / Detective Aaron / Sarge / Rick | Short film | |
| 2023 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | No | No | Yes | Ezekiel Sims / Spider-Therapist; cameo | Production consultant[7] |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | No | No | Yes | Wants a Paycheck Goon / Chop Shop Boss / Ratatouille Guard |
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Other | Voice | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 | Gravity Falls | Yes | Yes | Lee, Thompson, Mr. Poolcheck, Additional Voices | Creative director (season 1) Creative consultant (season 2) |
| 2021 | Inside Job | No | Yes | N/a | Consultant (episode: "Unpresidented") |
| 2022 | Amphibia | No | Yes | N/a | Special thanks (episode: "The Hardest Thing") |
Awards and nominations
| Association | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Academy Awards | 2022 | Best Animated Feature | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Nominated | [8] |
| Annie Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Won | [9] |
| 2022 | Outstanding Achievement in Writing for an Animated Feature | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Won | [10] | |
| Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards | 2022 | Best Filmmaker | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Best Screenplay | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Won | [11] | |
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards | 2022 | Best Animated Feature | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Won | [12] |
| British Academy Film Awards | 2022 | Best Animated Film | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Nominated | [13] |
| British Academy Children's Awards | 2022 | Best Feature Film | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Nominated | [14] |