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Mike Judge

  • Birthplace: Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Birthday: October 17, 1962

As the creative force behind of the long-running “King of the Hill” (Fox, 1997- ) and its precursor, the headbang-worthy “Beavis & Butt-Head” (MTV, 1993-97) – not to mention the modern film classic, “Office Space” – Mike Judge was a powerful force in modern-day comedy throughout the nineties and into the next millennium. Much like his contemporary, Matt Groenig of “The Simpsons” fame, Judge created a mini-animated empire, populated with blue collar losers and rednecks, all struggling to make their way through life’s minuti…more

Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Created the short-lived animated sitcom, "The Goode Family" (ABC)

  • 2009

    Wrote and directed the comedy, "Extract," starring Jason Bateman and Mila Kunis

  • 2006

    Returned to directing with the film, "Idiocracy"; film opened in limited release two years after being shelved by 20th Century Fox (released without a trailer or any substantial marketing campaign)

  • 2003

    Once again played Donnagon in "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over"

  • 2003

    Started the animation festival, "The Animation Show," with animator Don Hertzfeldt; they toured the country every year, screening animated shorts from independent animators

Awards

  • 1999

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less)

Upcoming Appearances

In King of the Hill

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