Mike Barker Biography

Fast Facts

• Presented with the Meltzer Award from the Writers Guild of America in 2004 for "Father of the Pride․"
• Nominated for an Adolf Grimme Award in 2010 for "Sea Wolf․"
• Began to consider a career in entertainment when he others started noticing his quick wit and ability to cross the lines of good taste with a charming smile
• Quote: "I think that to be able to tell whatever story, to be able to tell absolutely any story we want to, is really liberating for a writer․"
• Perhaps best known as a co-creator of the adult animated TV series "American Dad!" and writing and producing "Family Guy․"
• Active member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity while attending the University of Arizona
• Played drums in the University of Arizona's campus band Good Question