Mike Reiss
Biography
Mike Reiss is an American television comedy writer. He was born on September 15, 1959, in Bristol, Connecticut, USA. Reiss served as a show-runner, writer, and producer on the animated series The Simpsons. He also co-created the animated series The Critic. Additionally, Reiss created and wrote the online cartoon Queer Duck and worked on screenplays for several films, including Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Horton Hears a Who!, The Simpsons Movie, and My Life in Ruins. Reiss is known for his work in television comedy and has written for numerous projects throughout his career.
Career overview
Mike Reiss is a television comedy writer. He has worked on several animated series, including The Simpsons, where he served as a writer, producer, and show-runner. Reiss also co-created the animated series The Critic. In addition to his work on television, he has created and written the online cartoon Queer Duck.
Reiss has also contributed to various screenplays, including Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Horton Hears a Who!, The Simpsons Movie, and My Life in Ruins. His writing credits span multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
Throughout his career, Reiss has demonstrated his ability to work on a wide range of projects, from animated television series to feature films. His experience and skill have earned him a reputation as a talented and accomplished writer in the television and film industry.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition (2026) Producer
- The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024) Producer
- Command Z (2023) Thanks
- The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders (2021) Producer
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) as Self
- Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe (2015) Dialogue
- How Murray Saved Christmas (2014) Book
- How Murray Saved Christmas (2014) Writer
- How Murray Saved Christmas (2014) Executive Producer
- How Murray Saved Christmas (2014) Songs
- Despicable Me 2 (2013) Story Consultant
- Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) Story Consultant
- The Lorax (2012) Story Consultant
- Rio (2011) Story Consultant
- Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011) Writer
- Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 (2011) Writer
- Scrat's Continental Crack-Up (2010) Writer
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010) as Self
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) Screenplay
- My Life in Ruins (2009) Writer
- Surviving Sid (2008) Writer
- The Simpsons Movie (2007) Screenplay
- The Simpsons Movie (2007) Songs
- Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) Writer
- Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) Producer
- Robots (2005) Story Consultant
- Ice Age (2002) Additional Dialogue
- Queer Duck (2000) Creator
- Hard Drinkin' Lincoln (2000) Creator
- Hard Drinkin' Lincoln (2000) Writer
- Hard Drinkin' Lincoln (2000) Executive Producer
- The PJs (1999) Producer
- Teen Angel (1997) Writer
- Teen Angel (1997) Executive Producer
- Teen Angel (1997) Creator
- The Critic (1994) Writer
- The Critic (1994) Producer
- The Critic (1994) Creator
- The Simpsons (1989) Writer
- The Simpsons (1989) Producer
- The Simpsons (1989) Supervising Producer
- The Simpsons (1989) Co-Producer
- ALF (1986) Writer
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) Writer
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) Producer
- Charles in Charge (1984) Writer
- Not Necessarily the News (1983) Writer
- Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike Reiss best known for?
Mike Reiss is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition (2026), Despicable Me 2 (2013), Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012), The Lorax (2012).
When and where was Mike Reiss born?
Mike Reiss was born on September 15, 1959 in Bristol, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does Mike Reiss have?
Mike Reiss has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Mike Reiss's background in cinema and television?
Mike Reiss is an American television comedy writer. He was born on September 15, 1959, in Bristol, Connecticut, USA. Reiss served as a show-runner, writer, and producer on the animated series The Simpsons. He also co-created the animated series The Critic. Additionally, Reiss created and wrote the online cartoon Queer ...