Marc Handler is an American writer, producer, and voice director. He has contributed to various animated series, including Cowboy Bebop, Astro Boy, FLCL, Stitch & Ai, and Voltron. Handler is noted for his role as a story editor on the 2003 Astro Boy series, marking a significant collaboration between American and Japanese production teams.

Early life

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Handler formed the Subject to Change Theatre Troupe and was active in various political causes. He holds two master's degrees from the University of Southern California in directing theatre and writing for film and television.

Career

Handler's career includes writing for American animated series such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Widget the World Watcher, and Denver, the Last Dinosaur. He has also adapted and voice-directed numerous anime series for English-speaking audiences. His work encompasses a range of projects from Cowboy Bebop to Power Rangers. Handler has also facilitated the introduction of original Chinese and South Korean animation to Western audiences. In 2019, Handler spoke at the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing. He has authored two books on writing and presentations, published in China and Korea. Handler is affiliated with the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild, and has lectured at the University of Southern California and Glendale College.

Personal life

Handler is married and has a son. The family resides in Shanghai, China and Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Awards

Filmography

ADR / voice director

Script writer / adapter

Story editor

Casting

Actor