Alex Hirsch Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2007, he earned a degree from the California Institute of the Arts
• Started in entertainment as a storyboard artist for the show "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack․"
• Quote: "(On being a successful animator) "I never doubted that if I applied myself and tried to learn that I would be good at it․""
• Quote: "(On his childhood influences) "I loved stuff that had the impossible mixed with the possible․ And if they could make both credible, each one was more interesting in reflection of the other․""
• Based the concept for "Gravity Falls" on his childhood experiences with his twin sister
• Was once personally offered a job by DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg
• Claims to have stuffed buffalo carcass that he showcases while giving tours of his studio