Kevin Thomas Shinick (/ˈʃɪnɪk/ SHIN-ik;[1] born March 19, 1969) is an American writer, producer, director and actor, as well as a comic book creator.[2] Shinick received an Emmy award for his work on the stop-motion animated series Robot Chicken,[3] and an Emmy nomination for his work on Mad,[4] the animated series based on the iconic humor magazine, before serving as showrunner and supervising producer for the Disney XD series Spider-Man. He also portrayed the ACME Time Net Squadron Leader in the PBS series Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?.
Kevin Shinick | |
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 Shinick at San Diego Comic Con in 2015 | |
| Born | Kevin Thomas Shinick March 19, 1969 Merrick, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Eileen Myers |
Biography
editEarly life
editShinick was born in the Long Island suburb of Merrick, New York. He attended Sanford H. Calhoun High School, and continued onto nearby Hofstra University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in both theatre and communication.[5] During this time, he appeared as a contestant on the game show Jackpot during its first week in September 1989.
Theatre career
editA year after graduating college, Shinick was cast in Tony Randall's Broadway production of The Seagull opposite Ethan Hawke, Laura Linney, Tyne Daly, Jon Voight, and Tony Roberts. Subsequent Broadway plays followed, including Night Must Fall with Matthew Broderick, The School For Scandal with Randall, The Government Inspector with Lainie Kazan, and the Tony-nominated productions of Timon of Athens and Saint Joan.[6]
In 2002, Shinick served as writer and director for Spider-Man Live!, a Broadway-style adaptation of Spider-Man that played to large venues such as Radio City Music Hall.[7][8] The show embarked on a 40-city U.S. tour and has the distinction of being the first full-length live-action stage show based on the character.
Television and film work
editIn 1996, Shinick was a host and squadron leader in the PBS television series Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?, which led him to appear in merchandise such as trading cards and action figures.
In 2004, Shinick wrote, directed, and starred in the romantic comedy film It's About Time.
Beginning in 2007, Shinick began working as a writer for the Adult Swim stop-motion series Robot Chicken. Over time, he became a director and producer as well.
In 2010, Shinick created the animated sketch series Mad with Mark Marek, additionally serving as a producer and writer. Mad ran for four seasons and officially concluded in December 2013.
From 2017 to 2018, Shinick was a producer and writer for the Disney XD series Spider-Man.[9] Also in 2017, Shinick joined the writing staff of the Netflix comedy series Disjointed, created by Chuck Lorre and David Javerbaum and starring Kathy Bates as the owner of a pot dispensary.
As an actor, Shinick has guest starred on various television shows, including Grimm, Masters of Sex, Major Crimes, Trust Me, Rizzoli & Isles, Without a Trace, and Monday Mornings. Additionally, he voiced Bruce Banner in Avengers Assemble, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Spider-Man.
Shinick appeared as a guest on The George Lucas Talk Show during their May the AR Be LI$$ You Arli$$ marathon fundraiser.
In March 2024, Shinick was announced to portray Dick Clark in the biographical musical drama Michael.[10]
Comic books
editSince 2009, Shinick has written comics for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. For DC, he wrote DC's annual "Batman 80-Page Giant" and "Joker's Asylum II: Clayface". For Marvel, he wrote "Avenging Spider-Man",[11] "Superior Carnage",[12] "Superior Spider-Man Team-Up",[13] and "AXIS: Hobgoblin".
Novels
editIn 2019, Shinick wrote the young-adult novel Force Collector as part of the Journey to Star Wars series.[14]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-1997 | Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego | Himself (Host/Squadron Leader) | Game Show |
| 1998 | Kenan & Kel | Bugman | Episode: "Attack of the Bug Man" |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Tom Ellison | Episode: "Stolen" |
| 2007–2017 | Robot Chicken | Various characters (voice) | Also writer and director |
| 2009 | Trust Me | Jeff | Episode: "Norming" |
| 2010–2013 | Mad | Various characters (voice) | Also producer and writer |
| 2012 | Grimm | Ryan Gilko | Episode: "Quill" |
| 2013 | Major Crimes | Barry Lawrence | Episode: "All In" |
| 2013 | Monday Mornings | Levi Hostetler | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Creature Commandos | Vincent Velcoro, Lucky Taylor (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Masters of Sex | Mr. Durang | Episode: "Asterion" |
| 2014 | Mike Tyson Mysteries | N/A | Wrote the episode "Ultimate Judgement Day" |
| 2015 | Rizzoli & Isles | Gary | Episode: "Imitation Game" |
| 2015 | SuperMansion | Narrator (voice) | Episode: "Groaner's Wild" |
| 2016 | TripTank | Steve, Guy Friend (voice) | Episode: "Buck Wild"[15] |
| 2017 | Justice League Action | Dad (voice) | Episode: "Nuclear Family Values"[15] |
| 2017–2018 | Avengers Assemble | Bruce Banner (voice) | 3 episodes; also wrote the episode "Thunderbolts Revealed"[15] |
| 2017 | Spider-Man | Episode: "Halloween Moon"; also writer and producer (26 episodes)[15] | |
| 2019 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Episode: "With a Little Help from My Friends"[15] | |
| 2021 | Beebo Saves Christmas | Kyle, Polar Bear (voice) | Television special; also writer and producer[15] |
| 2024 | Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | N/A | Wrote the episode "Night of the Mechazoids" |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery | N/A | Writer |
| 2019 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Weather Man | |
| 2025 | Michael | Dick Clark | Post-production |
References
edit- ^ "PROMO - Kevin Shinick Interview - Mad Animated Series Creator on VO Buzz Weekly". YouTube. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ Truitt, Brian (September 4, 2012). "Kevin Shinick gets his geek on, from Spider-Man to 'Grimm'". USATODAY.COM. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Persons, Dan (July 5, 2013). "Robot Chicken's Kevin Shinick: The CFQ Interview". Huffington Post. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Khouri, Andy (November 11, 2013). "Mad Producer Kevin Shinick Celebrates 100 Episodes". ComicsAlliance. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "Drama and Dance: Career Potential | Hofstra University, New York". www.hofstra.edu. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Internet Broadway Database: Kevin Shinick Credits on Broadway
- ^ Does Whatever a Spider Can Archived October 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "It Ain't Hamlet, But Spider-Man Tour Has an Equity Cast, Ready to Spin Oct. 9". Playbill. October 5, 2002. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Trumbore, Dave (August 18, 2017). "Marvel's Spider-Man Showrunner Kevin Shinick Focuses on "Science and Relationships"". Collider.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 25, 2024). "Lionsgate's Michael Jackson Biopic Michael Adds 7 To Cast". Deadline.
- ^ Hunsaker, Andy (October 2, 2012). "Kevin Shinick on Deadpool and 'Avenging Spider-Man'". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on 2017-08-02. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "'Superior Carnage': Kevin Shinick discusses renewing the monster". Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles Times. April 3, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-04-06. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Arrant, Chris (February 26, 2014). "Doc Ock & Green Goblin Team Up Against Spidey in SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP". Newsarama. Archived from the original on 2014-03-02. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "Lucasfilm Unveils Complete Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Publishing Program - Exclusive". StarWars.com. May 4, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Kevin Shinick (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 10, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
