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Charles M. Howell IV

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Charles M. Howell IV
Two playwrights, are tasked with the challenge of creating the next "avant-garde, surrealistic, mind-bending neo-noire thriller". As they write, the story comes to life in real time. However, their own emotions and arguments also begin to manifest on film, creating sharp twists and turns that affect the entire movie.
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Charles M. Howell IV was born on 30 May 1956 in Redwood City, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Pinky and the Brain (1995), Jupiter Ascending (2015) and Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain (1998).
BornMay 30, 1956
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BornMay 30, 1956
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Known for

    Pinky and the Brain (1995)
    Pinky and the Brain
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum in Jupiter Ascending (2015)
    Jupiter Ascending
    5.3
    • Additional Crew(as Charles Howell)
    • 2015
    Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain (1998)
    Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)
    Animaniacs
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    Writer

    • Octonauts: Above & Beyond (2021)
      Octonauts: Above & Beyond
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by (as Charlie Howell)
      • 2022
    • Wakko's Wish ReWished (2022)
      Wakko's Wish ReWished
      4.8
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Jay Leno, Maurice LaMarche, Dee Bradley Baker, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bill Farmer, Jess Harnell, Scott Menville, Kevin Michael Richardson, Paul Rugg, Stephen Stanton, Billy West, Kelly Osbourne, and Jenny Pellicer in The 7D (2014)
      The 7D
      5.8
      TV Series
      • story by
      • writer
      • written by (segment "Abraca-Dopey", segment "Free Teensy")
      • 2014–2016
    • Jeffrey Tambor, Maria Bamford, H. Jon Benjamin, Grey DeLisle, Dannah Feinglass Phirman, Tom Kenny, Ron Lynch, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell, Fred Stoller, Ryan Raddatz, Jack Ferraiolo, Larry Murphy, and Emma Quong in WordGirl (2007)
      WordGirl
      7.1
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2013–2014
    • The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2002)
      The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
      6.7
      TV Series
      • story (as Charles M. Howell)
      • 2002
    • Detention (1999)
      Detention
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2000
    • Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish (1999)
      Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
      7.1
      Video
      • written by
      • 1999
    • Pinky and the Brain (1995)
      Pinky and the Brain
      7.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • staff writer
      • 1995–1998
    • Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain (1998)
      Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain
      5.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1998
    • Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)
      Animaniacs
      7.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1993–1997
    • Mighty Max (1993)
      Mighty Max
      7.8
      TV Series
      • written by (as Charles Howell)
      • 1994
    • Darkwing Duck (1991)
      Darkwing Duck
      7.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1992
    • Yo Yogi! (1991)
      Yo Yogi!
      5.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • writer (as Charlie Howell)
      • 1991
    • Tiny Toon Adventures (1990)
      Tiny Toon Adventures
      7.5
      TV Series
      • written by (segment "Kitty Cat-astrophy")
      • 1990–1991
    • David Coburn, Loren Lester, Scott Menville, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Matt E. Mixer in New Kids on the Block (1990)
      New Kids on the Block
      4.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1990

    Producer

    • Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain (1998)
      Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain
      5.8
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1998–1999
    • Pinky and the Brain (1995)
      Pinky and the Brain
      7.8
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1996–1998

    Additional Crew

    • Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum in Jupiter Ascending (2015)
      Jupiter Ascending
      5.3
      • vfx producer: framestore (as Charles Howell)
      • 2015
    • Loonatics Unleashed (2005)
      Loonatics Unleashed
      5.7
      TV Series
      • creative consultant
      • 2005
    • Pinky and the Brain (1995)
      Pinky and the Brain
      7.8
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1996–1998
    • Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain (1998)
      Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain
      5.8
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1998
    • Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)
      Animaniacs
      7.8
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1997
    • Pound Puppies (1985)
      Pound Puppies
      6.4
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1986

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      • Charlie Howell IV
    • Born
      • May 30, 1956
      • Redwood City, California, USA

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