Marc Handler is an American writer, producer, and voice director. He has contributed to various animated series, including Cowboy Bebop, Astro Boy, FLCL, Stitch & Ai, and Voltron. Handler is noted for his role as a story editor on the 2003 Astro Boy series, marking a significant collaboration between American and Japanese production teams.
Early life
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Handler formed the Subject to Change Theatre Troupe and was active in various political causes. He holds two master's degrees from the University of Southern California in directing theatre and writing for film and television.
[" 2012-02-16 MARC HANDLER INTERVIEW – WRITING DUB ANIMATION (2002, 2009)". 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2013-09-16.]
Career
Handler's career includes writing for American animated series such as
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
Widget the World Watcher, and
Denver, the Last Dinosaur. He has also adapted and voice-directed numerous anime series for English-speaking audiences. His work encompasses a range of projects from
Cowboy Bebop to
Power Rangers.
Handler has also facilitated the introduction of original Chinese and South Korean animation to Western audiences.
In 2019, Handler spoke at the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing.
Handler is affiliated with the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild, and has lectured at the University of Southern California and Glendale College.
Personal life
Handler is married and has a son. The family resides in Shanghai, China and Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Awards
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| 2017 | Stitch & Ai | CCG Award - Best Animation Series in China | |
| 2017 | Stoney & Rocky | SMG Award - Best International Collaboration | |
| 2003 | Astro Boy | Tokyo International Animation Fair: Best TV Animation | |
| 2004 | Astro Boy | Tokyo International Animation Fair: Best TV Series | |
| 2012 | Kioka | Shanghai TV Festival: Best Pre-School Animation Series[ "KBS 3D animation Kioka winner of Shanghai TV Festival 2012". Retrieved 2013-09-16.] | |
| 2013 | Kioka | Cynopsis Kids Awards, NYC | |
| 2007 | FLCL | American Anime Awards: Best Comedy[ "American Anime Awards Winners". Anime News Network. 2007-02-24. Retrieved 2013-09-16.] | |
| 2007 | FLCL | American Anime Awards: Best Short Series | |
| 1998 | The New World of the Gnomes | Premios Midia Awards: Best Animated Series in Latin America/Spain | |
| 1990 | De Donde | L.A. Dramalogue Award for Stage Directing | |
Filmography
ADR / voice director
Script writer / adapter
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The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee – ADR Writer
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Astro Boy – writer
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B-Legend! Battle Bedaman – ADR Writer
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– writer
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Born to Fight – ADR Writer
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– writer
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Code Geass – ADR Writer
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Code Lyoko – Composite Writer
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Cowboy Bebop – ADR Writer
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– ADR Writer
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Denver, the Last Dinosaur – writer
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Dinozaurs – ADR Writer
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Dive Olly Dive – ADR Writer
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The Dragon Who Wasn't – ADR Writer
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Eagle Riders – ADR Writer
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FLCL – ADR Writer
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Fireball – ADR Writer
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Freedom Project – ADR Writer (Co-Written with Michael Sinterniklaas, Jay Snyder and Stephanie Sheh)
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– ADR Writer
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.Hack//Liminality – ADR Writer
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Initial D – ADR Writer
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Kessen II – writer
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Little Magic Dragon – ADR Writer
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Metropolis – ADR Writer
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Mix Master – ADR Writer
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The Moo Family – writer
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Naruto – ADR Writer (Co-Written with Liam O'Brien, Sam Regal, Seth Walther, Ardwight Chamberlain, and Jeff Nimoy)
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The New World of the Gnomes – writer
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Nomad – ADR Writer
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Power Rangers Samurai – writer
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Power Rangers Megaforce – writer
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Pretty Sammy – ADR Writer
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Saber Rider – writer & ADR Writer
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Seven Samurai 20XX – writer
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Shaolin Soccer – ADR Script
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Shinzo – ADR Writer
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Steamboy – ADR Writer
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Tonde Burin – ADR Writer
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – writer
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Tenchi Forever – ADR Writer
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Tenchi in Tokyo – ADR Writer
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Tokyo Pig – ADR Writer
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– ADR Writer
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– ADR Writer
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– ADR Writer
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– writer
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Widget – writer
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Zatoichi – ADR Writer
Story editor
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Astro Boy – Executive Story Editor
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Cowboy Bebop – Story Editor
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Denver, the Last Dinosaur – Executive Story Editor
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Mix Master – Story Editor
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Final Force
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King of Cards
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Naruto – Executive Story Editor
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Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs – Executive Story Editor
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Shinzo – Story Editor
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Voltron – Executive Story Editor
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– Story Editor
Casting
Actor
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Mix Master – Zombie, Wrestler (voice)
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No Place to Hide – Student
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Sole Survivor – Undercover Cop
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