Steven L. Marmel (born December 17, 1964) is an American

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, producer, and stand-up comedian who has worked on many animated television series, including ''

The Fairly OddParents ''The Fairly OddParents'' is an American animated television series created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon. The series follows the adventures of Timmy Turner, a 10-year-old boy with two fairy godparents named Cosmo and Wanda who grant him ...

'', ''

I Am Weasel ''I Am Weasel'' is an American animated television series created by David Feiss for Cartoon Network and produced at Hanna-Barbera. It is the fourth of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. The series centers on I. M. Weasel (voiced by Michael Dorn), a ...

'', '' Danny Phantom'', '' Family Guy'' and ''

Yin Yang Yo! ''Yin Yang Yo!'' is a flash-animated television series created by Bob Boyle for Jetix. Produced by Jetix Animation Concepts as the third Jetix original series, it first aired on August 26, 2006, as a sneak peek and premiered on September 4, 2006 ...

''. During his work on ''The Fairly OddParents'' he frequently co-wrote episodes with

Butch Hartman Elmer Earl "Butch" Hartman IV (born January 10, 1965) is an American animator, director, producer, writer, and voice actor. He is most known for creating the Nickelodeon series ''The Fairly OddParents'', ''Danny Phantom'', '' T.U.F.F. Puppy'', ...

. Marmel also created the series ''

Sonny with a Chance ''Sonny with a Chance'' is an American teen sitcom created by Steve Marmel that aired on Disney Channel for two seasons between February 2009 and January 2011. The series centers on Sonny Munroe (portrayed by Demi Lovato), a teenage comedian ...

'', ''

So Random ''So Random!'' is an American Disney Channel sketch comedy series that premiered on June 5, 2011. It was announced as an independent series after Demi Lovato left the parent series, ''Sonny with a Chance''. The series features the actors who a ...

'' as well as the series '' Mech-X4''.

Career

Marmel had been a stand-up comedian since the age of 18, and was discovered while performing in 1996 by a Hanna-Barbera executive who thought he'd be ideal as a writer for ''

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''. He has since worked on numerous other shows for Hanna-Barbera,

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, and Disney Channel, and has been nominated for multiple Emmy and Annie Awards for his work as a writer, producer, and songwriter.

Personal life

Marmel grew up in Lincolnwood, Illinois and is an alumnus of the

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, where he majored in journalism. Marmel and his wife currently reside in

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. Marmel, regarding his political views, describes himself as a "raging moderate". The conservative magazine ''

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'' praised Marmel's depiction of conservatives in the animated TV series '' This Just In!'', while second amendment advocates have criticized Marmel's support of gun control.

Television work

Animated series

*''

'' (1996–97) (staff writer: story & teleplay) *''

Cow and Chicken ''Cow and Chicken'' is an American animated comedy television series created by David Feiss for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. It is the third of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. It follows the ...

'' (1997–98) (staff writer) *''

'' (1997–99) (staff writer) *''

Monster Farm ''Monster Farm'' is a short-lived animated series from Saban Entertainment that aired on Fox Family. It aired on one of the channel's animation blocks for one season, from 1998 to 1999. Ownership of the series passed to Disney in 2001 when Disn ...

'' (1998) (writer) *''

Oh Yeah! Cartoons ''Oh Yeah! Cartoons'' is an American animated anthology series that aired on Nickelodeon. Created by Fred Seibert, it was produced by Frederator Incorporated and Nickelodeon Animation Studio, running as part of Nickelodeon's Nicktoons lineup. In ...

'' (1998) (prop designer) & (writer) (1999) *'' Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (TV series)'' (1999) (writer) *'' Family Guy'' (1999) (punch-up guy) *''

'' (2001–06) (story, story editor, writer & producer) *'' The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'' (2002) (writer) *'' ChalkZone'' (2002) (writer) & (producer) (2003–08) *'' Danny Phantom'' (2004–07) (story, story editor, writer (2004–06), producer (2004–07) & (developer) *'' This Just In'' (2004) (creator, writer & executive producer) *''

'' (2006–09) (story, writer & producer) *'' Family Guy'' (2013–14) (writer & producer)

Live-action series

*'' Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity'' (2007,

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) (producer) *''

'' (2009–11) (creator, writer & executive producer) *''

So Random! ''So Random!'' is an American Disney Channel sketch comedy series that premiered on June 5, 2011. It was announced as an independent series after Demi Lovato left the parent series, ''Sonny with a Chance''. The series features the actors who a ...

'' (2011–12) (creator, writer & executive producer) *'' Jeff Dunham: Minding the Monsters'' (2012, TV special) (producer) *''Red Light Comedy: Live From Amsterdam'' (2012) (consulting producer) *'' Mech-X4'' (2016–18) (creator, writer & executive producer) *'' Pup Academy'' (2019) (creative consultant)

Stand-up comedy

*''

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'' (3 episodes in 2004)

Film work

*''Achmed Saves America'' (2014,

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) (writer) *'' Smosh: The Movie'' (2015,

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) (writer) *''Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas'' (2018) (additional material)

References

External links

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