Rob Sorcher

American television executive producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Robert Sorcher (born December 22, 1961) is an American television producer for Warner Bros. Television Group. Sorcher was formerly executive vice president, executive producer, and global chief content officer at Cartoon Network from 2008 to 2021, and promoted in 2013.[1] He was a producer for We Bare Bears, Adventure Time, Clarence, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Over the Garden Wall, The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. As chief content officer, he was in charge of original content development for Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network Studios.[2][3] Sorcher previously worked at AMC Network where he introduced scripted originals to the channel, including award-winning series Broken Trail, Mad Men and Breaking Bad.

Born
Robert Sorcher

(1961-12-22) December 22, 1961 (age 64)
OccupationTelevision producer
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Sorcher at the 2015 Peabody Awards for Adventure Time
Born
Robert Sorcher

(1961-12-22) December 22, 1961 (age 64)
OccupationTelevision producer
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Career

Rob Sorcher oversaw Cartoon Network Studios[4] in Los Angeles, where he executive produced content for worldwide distribution to 192 countries and 370 million homes. He managed all content, which in the past included series like Steven Universe[5] and Adventure Time,[6] CN Games[7][8] and the flagship CN app.

Sorcher's career worked with several advertisement companies such as Grey Advertising, Griffin-Bacal, and Benton & Bowles.

He also worked for AMC Network as its executive vice president of programming and production.[9] He was credited with leading the network to tremendous growth, thanks to his introduction of scripted originals and Emmy-award winning series such as Mad Men and [10][11][12] Breaking Bad, which were both named by the New York Times among the 20 best TV dramas since The Sopranos,[13] and the mini-series Broken Trail.[1]

Prior to AMC, Sorcher was EVP and GM of USA Network for a short time prior to the sudden appointment of Doug Herzog.

Sorcher had also served as EVP of Programming/Production at Fox Family Channel,[14] and earlier in his career worked as the first general manager of Cartoon Network with the creation of his The Cartoonstitute variety project. He moved to start his own production company.[15]

Selected credits

Television series – executive producer

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2020–2021The Fungies!
2020–2021Tig n' Seek
2020–2021Close Enough
2020–2021Adventure Time: Distant Lands
2019–2020Steven Universe Future
2019–2021Primal
2019–2021Infinity Train
2019–2020Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart
2019–2021Victor and Valentino
2018–2021Summer Camp Island
2018–presentDIY
2018–2021Craig of the Creek
2018–2021Apple & Onion
2017–2019OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
2017Samurai Jack
2016–2021Ben 10
2016–2019Mighty Magiswords
2016–2019The Powerpuff Girls
2015Long Live the Royals
2015–2019We Bare Bears
2014Over the Garden Wall
2014–2018Clarence
2014–2016Mixels
2013–2019Steven Universe
2013–2017Uncle Grandpa
2013Incredible Crew
2012–2014Ben 10: Omniverse
2012–2013Level Up
2011–2012Secret Mountain Fort Awesome
2011–2013The Problem Solverz
2010–2011Robotomy
2010–2011Sym-Bionic Titan
2010Tower Prep
2010–2017Regular Show
2010The Cartoonstitute
2010–2013Generator Rex
2010–2012Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
2010–2018Adventure Time
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Other programs – executive producer

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2016Good Jubies
2014The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed
2013–presentCartoon Network Shorts Department
2013Stop Bullying: Speak Up – Special
2011Level Up
2011–2014Hall of Game Awards
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Primetime Emmy awards

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Other awards

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Year Award Nominated work Result
2019 Peabody Award Steven Universe Won
2019 GLAAD Media Award Steven Universe Won
2016 BAFTA Awards We Bare Bears Won
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