Kevin Shinick
Birth Name:
Kevin Thomas Shinick
Birth Place:
Merrick, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Director, Music department
Fast Facts
- Former U․S․ Vice President Al Gore publicly commended him for his contributions to educational television
- Received Hofstra University's "Young Alumni" and "Estabrook" awards
- Attended Hofstra University
- Married writer Eileen Myers
- Began career when acting legend Tony Randall cast him in Broadway's "The Seagull," leading to other Broadway productions and work on TV's "Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?" as host and squadron leader
- Actor-writer whose work includes TV's "Mad" and "Robot Chicken․"
- Wrote and directed the touring production of "Spider-Man Live!," beginning at New York's Radio City Music Hall
Awards
- 2009Annie - Best Writing in an Animated Television Production or Short Form:Winner
- 2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):Nominated
- 2010Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program:Winner
- 2011Annie - Best Writing in a Television Production:Winner
- 2011Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Animated Program:Nominated
- 2012Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program:Nominated