Adam de la Pena
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Adam de la Peña is an American
actor, comedy writer, producer, and director.
De La Peña started his career writing for The Man Show
. From there he continued to work with Jimmy Kimmel
's Jackhole Productions
, writing for Crank Yankers
, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. In 2003, de La Peña created and co-starred in a reality show, Comedy Central
's I'm with Busey
, in which he documented days in the life of his childhood idol, actor Gary Busey
. The show aired for one season (13 episodes.)
In 2006, de la Peña co-created, wrote, directed, and voiced characters for the Adult Swim
cartoon Minoriteam
. The show ran for 20 episodes. The following year Code Monkeys
was brought to life on G4
. De la Pena provided the voice of Dave on Code Monkeys and directed both seasons. He also joined the writing team for the live action film Bratz: The Movie
for the Bratz
franchise. Code Monkeys
, which had two successful seasons, was not renewed with G4.
Continuing with animated projects, de la Peña moved to an internet-based project called On The Bubble. The series of 19 two to three minute episodes was released online at their website as well as through Youtube
, Vimeo
, and other public video networks. For each character, social networking profiles were set up on Facebook
, Twitter
, and Bebo
. The project halted by 2009 and no further information has come since.
On November 9, 2011, his latest animated series, Your Dungeon, My Dragon, will premier on Xbox Live and MSN.
United States
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actor, comedy writer, producer, and director.
De La Peña started his career writing for The Man Show
The Man Show
The Man Show is an American comedy television show on Comedy Central. It was created in 1999 by its two original co-hosts, Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, and their executive producer Daniel Kellison.-Format:...
. From there he continued to work with Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel
James Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel is an American television host and comedian. He is the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that airs on ABC. Prior to that, Kimmel was best known as the co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money...
's Jackhole Productions
Jackhole Productions
Jackhole Productions, also credited as "Jackhole Industries", is an American production company started by Jimmy Kimmel, Daniel Kellison and Adam Carolla. It has produced several comedy shows on television...
, writing for Crank Yankers
Crank Yankers
Crank Yankers is an American TV show produced by Adam Carolla, Jimmy Kimmel and Daniel Kellison that featured actual prank calls made by show regulars and celebrity guests, and re-enacted onscreen by puppets for a visual aid to show the viewer what is happening in the call...
, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. In 2003, de La Peña created and co-starred in a reality show, Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
's I'm with Busey
I'm with Busey
I'm with Busey was a comedy/documentary television show which aired on Comedy Central in the summer of 2003. It revolved around a young writer named Adam de la Peña, who met and befriended his childhood idol, actor Gary Busey...
, in which he documented days in the life of his childhood idol, actor Gary Busey
Gary Busey
William Gary Busey , best known as Gary Busey, is an American film and stage actor and artist. He has appeared in a large variety of films, as well as making regular appearances on Gunsmoke, Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order, and Entourage...
. The show aired for one season (13 episodes.)
In 2006, de la Peña co-created, wrote, directed, and voiced characters for the Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
cartoon Minoriteam
Minoriteam
Minoriteam is an animated television series on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. The pilot episode premiered on November 6, 2005...
. The show ran for 20 episodes. The following year Code Monkeys
Code Monkeys
Code Monkeys is an American animated television program created by Adam de la Peña. Set in the early 1980s, it follows the adventures of fictional video game company GameaVision....
was brought to life on G4
G4 (TV channel)
G4, also known as G4 TV, is an American cable- and satellite-television channel originally geared primarily toward young adult viewers, originally based on the world of video games...
. De la Pena provided the voice of Dave on Code Monkeys and directed both seasons. He also joined the writing team for the live action film Bratz: The Movie
Bratz: The Movie
Bratz: The Movie is a live-action feature film based on the Bratz line of cartoon characters and dolls. It was released to American theaters on August 3, 2007. It was co-produced by MGA Entertainment, Avi Arad Productions, and Crystal Sky Pictures teamed up. Crystal Sky Pictures financed the film,...
for the Bratz
Bratz
Bratz is an American line of fashion dolls and merchandise manufactured by MGA Entertainment. Four original 10" dolls were released in 2001 - Cloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin...
franchise. Code Monkeys
Code Monkeys
Code Monkeys is an American animated television program created by Adam de la Peña. Set in the early 1980s, it follows the adventures of fictional video game company GameaVision....
, which had two successful seasons, was not renewed with G4.
Continuing with animated projects, de la Peña moved to an internet-based project called On The Bubble. The series of 19 two to three minute episodes was released online at their website as well as through Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
, Vimeo
Vimeo
Vimeo is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share, and view videos. It was founded by Zach Klein and Jake Lodwick in November 2004...
, and other public video networks. For each character, social networking profiles were set up on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
, and Bebo
Bebo
Bebo is a social networking website launched in July 2005. It is currently owned and operated by Criterion Capital Partners after taking over from AOL in June 2010....
. The project halted by 2009 and no further information has come since.
On November 9, 2011, his latest animated series, Your Dungeon, My Dragon, will premier on Xbox Live and MSN.