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Chris Viscardi Biography

Birth Name:Christopher D Viscardi

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Production manager, Script department

Fast Facts

  • Started out in entertainment working in the adversiting department at Nickelodeon
  • Quote: "(His advice to aspiring writers) "Find your authentic voice․ Learning the classic elements of writing, storytelling and character development is good, but don't get tricked into trying to impress others with your knowledge․""
  • Frequently collaborates with fellow writer Will McRobb
  • Frequently produces programs for the Nickelodeon network
  • Often writes screenplays for various children's programs, such as "Sanjay and Craig," "The Tale of Desperaux" and "Alvin & the Chipmunks․"
  • Is a fan of works produced by humorist David Sedaris
  • Occassionally works as a consultant for the website division of Nick Jr

Awards

  • 1994CableACE-Children's Programming Special - 7 and Older: nominated
  • 1994CableACE-Children's Programming Special - 7 and Older: nominated
  • 1995CableACE-Children's Series - 7 and Older: winner
  • 2015Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Children's Animated Program: nominated