Rebecca Sugar
Biography
Rebecca Sugar is an American animator, director, screenwriter, producer, and songwriter. She was born on July 9, 1987, in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. Sugar is known for creating the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe, and was formerly a writer and storyboard artist on the animated television series Adventure Time. She has been nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards for her work on Steven Universe. Sugar is non-binary and has written for numerous projects.
Career overview
Rebecca Sugar is a writer and creator of animated television series. She is known for her work on Cartoon Network series Steven Universe, which she independently created, making her the first woman to do so for the network. Prior to her work on Steven Universe, Sugar was a writer and storyboard artist on the animated television series Adventure Time, until 2013.
Sugar's work on Steven Universe has earned her five Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Specifically, she was nominated for Short-format Animation for the episodes "Lion 3: Straight to Video", "The Answer", "Mr. Greg", and "Jungle Moon". These nominations demonstrate her success as a writer and creator in the television industry.
As a writer, Sugar has contributed to numerous projects, with a total of 23 known credits. Her work spans multiple genres and formats, showcasing her versatility and talent as a storyteller. Sugar's writing has been recognized for its impact and creativity, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the world of animation and television.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
46 titles- Critterbis (2026) Creator
- The Elephant (2025) Director
- The Elephant (2025) Story
- The Elephant (2025) Executive Producer
- Behind The Elephant (2025) as Self
- AJ Goes to the Dog Park (2025) Songs
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) Songs
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) Writer
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) Storyboard Artist
- Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters (2022) as Self
- Amphibia (2019) as Busker (voice)
- Steven Universe Future (2019) Executive Producer
- Steven Universe Future (2019) Story
- Steven Universe Future (2019) Director
- Steven Universe Future (2019) Creator
- Steven Universe: The Movie (2019) Director
- Steven Universe: The Movie (2019) Executive Producer
- Steven Universe: The Movie (2019) Writer
- Steven Universe: The Movie (2019) Original Music Composer
- Steven Universe: The Movie (2019) Lyricist
- Steven Universe: The Movie: Behind the Curtain (2019) as Self
- Steven Universe: The Movie: Behind the Curtain (2019) Director
- Steven Universe: The Movie: Behind the Curtain (2019) Archival Footage Coordinator
- Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems (2018) Characters
- OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes (2017) Vocals
- Adventure Time Forever (2015)
- Distant Bands: The Music of Adventure Time (2014) as Self
- Steven Universe (2013) Executive Producer
- Steven Universe (2013) Writer
- Steven Universe (2013) Storyboard Artist
- Steven Universe (2013) Main Title Theme Composer
- Steven Universe (2013) Creator
- Steven Universe (2013) Creator
- Steven Universe (2013) Writer
- Adventure Time (2010) Writer
- Trade Winds (2009) Thanks
- Trade Winds (2009) Animation
- Singles (2009) Director
- Singles (2009) Writer
- Singles (2009) Music
- The Adventure Time Movie Executive Producer
- Afterworld: กลับบ้าน Writer
- Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars Executive Producer
- Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars Creator
- Untitled Animated Moomin Movie Director
- Untitled Animated Moomin Movie Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rebecca Sugar best known for?
Rebecca Sugar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023), Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023), Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023), Amphibia (2019).
When and where was Rebecca Sugar born?
Rebecca Sugar was born on July 9, 1987 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Rebecca Sugar have?
Rebecca Sugar has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.
What is Rebecca Sugar's background in cinema and television?
Rebecca Sugar is an American animator, director, screenwriter, producer, and songwriter. She was born on July 9, 1987, in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. Sugar is known for creating the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe, and was formerly a writer and storyboard artist on the animated television series Adventure Time...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Amphibia (2019) as Busker (voice) — aged about 31
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