Rebecca Sugar Biography

Fast Facts

• With the production of "Steven Universe," she is the first woman to become a solo creator of an animated children's series for Cartoon Network
• Was nominated for two Annie Awards for Storyboarding in a Television Production for "Adventure Time" in 2012 and 2013
• Graduated from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan
• Quote: "I love thinking of cartoon characters feeling really real feelings․ And I love to do that, not just as a fan, but as a creator, so if people want to look for those levels [of meaning], they're actually there․"
• Quote: "(On how her brother, Steven, inspired "Steven Universe"): "In a lot of ways it was about how I wanted to be a good role model for Steven growing up․ But I think as we were working on the show, I realized how it's about he was always there for me․""
• Best known as a writer and storyboard artist who worked on the animated series "Adventure Time" and created "Steven Universe․"
• Was the writer and artist behind several fan-favorite "Adventure Time" episodes, including "It Came From the Nightosphere," "Fionna and Cake," and "I Remember You․"
• Did storyboard work for the animated film "Hotel Transylvania" in 2012