Mike Judge
Animator and creator of Beavis and Butt-Head
Born
October 17th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Creator of the animated television series Beavis and Butt-Head, which debuted in 1993 and gained a cult following. Directed the film Office Space, a satirical take on corporate culture released in 1999. Co-created the animated series King of the Hill, which aired from 1997 to 2010 and received critical acclaim. Produced and directed the series Silicon Valley, exploring the tech industry in the 2010s.
Created Beavis and Butt-Head
Directed Office Space
Co-created King of the Hill
Produced Silicon Valley
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