Description:
(Actor, Cartoonist, Director, Musician)
Michael Craig Judge also known as Mike Judge is an American animator, actor, voice actor, writer, director and producer. Being a science graduate, he began his career as a programmer, but soon ventured into the field of music as a bass player. His interest in animation grew after a few years and he started creating short animated films to share with production companies. His first major project was ‘Beavis and Butt-head’, an animated sitcom created for MTV. Most of his work is centered on a put – upon, normal man sort who responds to the extreme characters surrounding him. Other popular series that were created by Mike Judge include ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘Silicon Valley’. He has also done cameo roles and voice acted in several projects. In 2003, he co-founded ‘The Animation Show’ and has been associated with it ever since, assisting in providing a bigger viewer platform for short films in North America. He is also known for his role in popular science fiction feature film franchise ‘Spy kids’. In 2007, he was inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame.
Birthday
October 17, 1962 (Libra)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Michael Craig Mike Judge
Height
183 cm
City
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Spouse/Ex-
Francesca Morocco
Parents
Jim Judge
Margaret Blue
Children
Charles Judge, Julia Judge, Lily Judge
Where did Mike Judge grow up?
Mike Judge grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What inspired Mike Judge to create the character Beavis and Butt-Head?
Mike Judge was inspired by a letter he received from a woman who described two boys who were like Beavis and Butt-Head.
What was Mike Judge's first job in animation?
Mike Judge's first job in animation was working on the television show "Beavis and Butt-Head" as a writer and voice actor.
What popular animated TV series did Mike Judge create in the late 1990s?
Mike Judge created the popular animated TV series "King of the Hill" in the late 1990s.
In addition to animation, what other genre has Mike Judge successfully ventured into?
In addition to animation, Mike Judge has successfully ventured into live-action filmmaking with movies like "Office Space" and "Idiocracy."