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{{Short description|American children's television producer}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Paul Germain
| name = Paul Germain
| image =
| image =
| birthname = Paul L. Germain
| birthname = Paul Lazarus Germain
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|6|6}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|6|6}}
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| othername =
| othername =
| occupation = Animator, writer, voice director
| occupation = Writer, director, producer
| years_active = 1983–present
| years_active = 1983–present
| known_for = ''[[Rugrats]]'' (1991–2004)<br> ''[[All Grown Up!]]'' (2003-2008) <br> ''[[Recess (TV series)|Recess]]'' (1997–2001)<br>''[[Recess: School's Out]]'' (2001)<br>''[[Lloyd in Space]]'' (2001–2004)
| known_for = ''[[Rugrats]]'' (1991–2004)<br> ''[[Recess (TV series)|Recess]]'' (1997–2001)<br>''[[Recess: School's Out]]'' (2001)<br>''[[Lloyd in Space]]'' (2001–2004) <br> ''[[Pound Puppies (2010 TV series)|Pound Puppies]]'' (2010–2013)
| spouse =
| spouse = {{marriage|Beatrice Mills|1988}}
| website =
| children = 3
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}}
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'''Paul L. Germain'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paul L Germain, Born 06/06/1959 in California {{!}} CaliforniaBirthIndex.org|url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/paul_l_germain_born_1959_6878801|access-date=2021-05-20|website=www.californiabirthindex.org}}</ref> (born June 6, 1959) is an American animator, writer, and [[Voice acting|voice director]]. Among the shows Germain has written, produced or directed are ''[[Rugrats]]'', ''[[All Grown Up!]]'', ''[[The Simpsons]]'', ''[[Recess (TV series)|Recess]]'', ''[[Even Stevens]]'', ''[[Lloyd in Space]]'', and ''[[The Tracey Ullman Show]]''. Germain (along with [[Arlene Klasky]] and [[Gábor Csupó]]) was one of the creators of the award-winning animated series ''Rugrats'' for [[Nickelodeon]], and he was a primary creative force for the series. With his ''Rugrats'' colleague [[Joe Ansolabehere]], he is the creator of ''Recess'' and ''Lloyd in Space''. Germain and Ansolabehere formed the television production company Paul & Joe Productions.
'''Paul Lazarus Germain'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paul L Germain, Born 06/06/1959 in California {{!}} CaliforniaBirthIndex.org|url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/paul_l_germain_born_1959_6878801|access-date=2021-05-20|website=www.californiabirthindex.org}}</ref> (born June 6, 1959) is an American writer, director, and producer. Among the shows Germain has written, produced or directed are ''[[Rugrats]]'',<ref name="sr">{{cite news |last1=McGowan |first1=Elizabeth |title=10 Things Nickelodeon Fans Didn't Know About The Rugrats |url=https://screenrant.com/things-nickelodeon-fans-didnt-know-rugrats/ |access-date=5 October 2021 |work=ScreenRant |date=16 January 2021}}</ref> ''[[Recess (TV series)|Recess]]'',<ref name="Looper">{{cite news |last1=O'Neill |first1=Shane |title=The Recess Voice Actor Who's Gorgeous In Real Life |url=https://www.looper.com/467445/the-recess-voice-actor-whos-gorgeous-in-real-life/ |access-date=5 October 2021 |work=Looper.com |date=21 July 2021}}</ref> "The Big Splash" from ''[[Even Stevens]]'', ''[[Lloyd in Space]]'',<ref name="Looper" /> and ''[[The Tracey Ullman Show]]''. Germain (along with [[Arlene Klasky]] and [[Gábor Csupó]]) was one of the creators of the award-winning animated series ''Rugrats'' for [[Nickelodeon]], and he was a primary creative force for the series. He left the show on its third season to team up with his ''Rugrats'' colleague [[Joe Ansolabehere]], to create Disney's ''Recess'' and ''Lloyd in Space''. Germain and Ansolabehere formed the television production company Paul & Joe Productions. They also worked on ''[[Pound Puppies (2010 TV series)|Pound Puppies]]'' for [[Discovery Family]] and [[Disney Junior]]'s ''[[Goldie & Bear]]''.


Among Germain's film credits are ''[[Say Anything...]]'', ''[[Big (film)|Big]]'' and ''[[Broadcast News (film)|Broadcast News]]''.
Germain was a producer assistant when he was 24 on ''[[Terms of Endearment]]'', ''[[Say Anything...]]'', ''[[Big (film)|Big]]'' and ''[[Broadcast News (film)|Broadcast News]]'' which was produced or directed by [[James L. Brooks]] for [[Gracie Films]].


Germain's son was the inspiration for the ''Rugrats'' character [[Tommy Pickles]]; the antagonist, [[Angelica Pickles]], was based on a bully from his childhood.
Germain's son was the inspiration for the ''Rugrats'' character [[Tommy Pickles]]; the antagonist, [[Angelica Pickles]], was based on a bully from his childhood.<ref name="sr" />


Germain was a screenwriter on ''[[Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue]]''. He is currently working on live-action projects.
Germain was a screenwriter on ''[[Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue]]''. He is currently working on live-action projects.

Germain is Jewish.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/08/10/rugrats-passover-chuckie-mom/ |title=Rugrats creator talks Chuckie's mom, Passover episode |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>


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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 05:23, 8 October 2023

Paul Germain
Born
Paul Lazarus Germain

(1959-06-06) June 6, 1959 (age 64)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Writer, director, producer
Years active1983–present
Known forRugrats (1991–2004)
Recess (1997–2001)
Recess: School's Out (2001)
Lloyd in Space (2001–2004)
Pound Puppies (2010–2013)
Spouse
Beatrice Mills
​
(m. 1988)​
Children3

Paul Lazarus Germain[1] (born June 6, 1959) is an American writer, director, and producer. Among the shows Germain has written, produced or directed are Rugrats,[2] Recess,[3] "The Big Splash" from Even Stevens, Lloyd in Space,[3] and The Tracey Ullman Show. Germain (along with Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó) was one of the creators of the award-winning animated series Rugrats for Nickelodeon, and he was a primary creative force for the series. He left the show on its third season to team up with his Rugrats colleague Joe Ansolabehere, to create Disney's Recess and Lloyd in Space. Germain and Ansolabehere formed the television production company Paul & Joe Productions. They also worked on Pound Puppies for Discovery Family and Disney Junior's Goldie & Bear.

Germain was a producer assistant when he was 24 on Terms of Endearment, Say Anything..., Big and Broadcast News which was produced or directed by James L. Brooks for Gracie Films.

Germain's son was the inspiration for the Rugrats character Tommy Pickles; the antagonist, Angelica Pickles, was based on a bully from his childhood.[2]

Germain was a screenwriter on Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue. He is currently working on live-action projects.

Germain is Jewish.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Paul L Germain, Born 06/06/1959 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". www.californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  2. ^ a b McGowan, Elizabeth (16 January 2021). "10 Things Nickelodeon Fans Didn't Know About The Rugrats". ScreenRant. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b O'Neill, Shane (21 July 2021). "The Recess Voice Actor Who's Gorgeous In Real Life". Looper.com. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Rugrats creator talks Chuckie's mom, Passover episode". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2023-06-15.

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