Mike Barker

Birth Name:

Michael Wayne Barker

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Writer, Producer, Actor, Soundtrack, Music department

Nominated for an Adolf Grimme Award in 2010 for "Sea Wolf․"
Presented with the Meltzer Award from the Writers Guild of America in 2004 for "Father of the Pride․"
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

2000Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less):Nominated
2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
2012Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program:Nominated

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