Mike Fasolo (born January 28, 1969) is an American writer best known for his work on the television show ''

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''. Fasolo was born and raised in the small town of

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. He graduated from Tuxedo High School and earned his BA in Literature from

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of New Jersey. Fasolo's first writing job was at a local paper, the ''Photo News'', where his first story was published on the front page. In 1994, Fasolo joined the staff of ''

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'' as the head of the Research Department where he was in charge of gathering information and illustrations for the magazine. After a few months at ''Wizard'', Fasolo accepted a job in the Editorial Department of Wizard's sister magazine, ''

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'', where he reported on games and collectibles. After six months, he moved back to ''Wizard'' as a copy editor and staff writer. At ''Wizard'', Fasolo became friends with

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, the co-creator of ''

''. In 2004,

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picked up ''Robot Chicken'' and, at Senreich's request, Fasolo moved to California to be a writer on the show. He also serves as a voice actor and creative director for the show. Fasolo is represented by the Gersh Agency.

Awards

*2009:

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, winner of Writing in a Television Production for "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II" *2010:

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, winner of Outstanding Short-format Animated Program for ''Robot Chicken'' *2011: Annie Award, winner of Writing in a Television Production for "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III" *2016: Emmy Award, winner of Outstanding Short-format Animated Program for ''Robot Chicken''

References

External links

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Robot Chicken page on AdultSwim.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fasolo, Mike Living people 1969 births American comedy writers Annie Award winners American male television writers American television writers People from Tuxedo, New York Ramapo College alumni Primetime Emmy Award winners Screenwriters from New York (state)