Ian Jones-Quartey
Ian Jones-Quartey | |
|---|---|
 Jones-Quartey in 2013 | |
| Born | June 18, 1984[1][2] |
| Alma mater | School of Visual Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Animator, storyboard artist, writer, director, producer, voice actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Theodosia Okoh(grandmother) |
Ian Jones-Quartey(born June 18, 1984) is an American animator, storyboard artist, writer, director, producer, and voice actor. He is the creator of the animated seriesOK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes,based on hisCartoon NetworkpilotLakewood Plaza Turbo,which ran on the network from 2017 to 2019.[3]He is also known for his webcomicRPG Worldand his work onSteven Universe,Adventure Time,andBravest Warriors.
Early life
[edit]Jones-Quartey was born inHatfield, Pennsylvaniaon June 18, 1984,[1][2]and was raised inColumbia, Maryland.[4]He and his family moved toOakland Mills, Columbia, Maryland,around 1993.[5]His father was a pharmaceutical engineer, and his mother worked as a librarian for the chemical companyW. R. Grace.[2]Jones-Quartey attendedLong Reach High Schoolin Columbia[6]and theSchool of Visual Artsin New York City.[7][5]
Career
[edit]Jones-Quartey created the webcomicRPG World,[8]which wonWeb Cartoonists' Choice Awardsin 2001 and 2002.[9][10]In 2007, he collaborated with audio specialist andYouTuberJim Gisriel to co-create the web animation series andcomedy hip-hopduonockFORCE,rapping under the stage name "effnocka" as well as voicing his character inAdobe Flashanimations.[11]
His first job in television animation was onThe Venture Bros..[5]He went on to be a storyboard supervisor and revisionist forAdventure Time[5][12]and a storyboard artist forSecret Mountain Fort Awesome.[13]He supplies the voice of Wallow inBravest Warriors[14]and was the supervising director and co-developer of theCartoon NetworkseriesSteven Universe.[8][15]
In 2013, Jones-Quartey's shortLakewood Plaza Turboaired on Cartoon Network as atelevision pilot.[5][16]He had pitched the series two years prior when he had been a storyboard supervisor onAdventure Time.[8]The short was retooled as a mobile game entitledOK K.O.! Lakewood Plaza Turbo,which was released on Cartoon Network's Anything app in February 2016.Lakewood Plaza Turboran as a network series beginning March 2017, andOK K.O.! Let's Be Heroespremiered on Cartoon Network on August 1.[5][8]
In 2018, he appeared in the first season of a podcast entitledDrawn: The Story of Animation,from Cartoon Network and HowStuffWorks, which provided listeners with a behind-the-scenes perspective on animation from voice actors, historians, and creators of animated series.[17][18]
In June 2019, he was a panelist at theAnnecy Animation Festival,alongsideRebecca Sugar,at a panel entitled "The Making of Steven Universe".[19]In July 2019, he appeared as a panelist at theRTX Animation Festivalat theFairmont Austin.[20]
Between October 2020 and April 2021, the anti-racismPSAs"Don't Deny It, Defy It", "Tell the Whole Story", "See Color" and "Be an Ally", that he worked on withRebecca Sugar,featuring characters fromSteven Universe,were released on the Cartoon Network YouTube channel.[21][22]
On September 2, 2019, the filmSteven Universe: The Moviewas released. Jones-Quartey was one of the co-executive producers of the film, which was executive produced by Rebecca Sugar.[23]
Personal life
[edit]Jones-Quartey is a grandson ofTheodosia Okoh,the designer of theflag of Ghana;he based theSteven Universecharacter Nanefua Pizza on her.[24]By 2017, he was living in Los Angeles.[5]
He marriedSteven UniversecreatorRebecca Sugaron December 4, 2019, having been together for twelve years.[25]
Influences
[edit]Jones-Quartey citesAkira Toriyama's seriesDragon BallandDr. Slumpas inspiration for vehicle designs of his own. He stated, "We're all big Toriyama fans on [Steven Universe], which kind of shows a bit. "[26]
Filmography
[edit]Animation
[edit]- The Venture Bros.(2006–2010) (inking, art director, animation director)
- Supernormal(2007) (animation director)
- Adventure Time(2010–2013) (storyboard supervisor, storyboard revisionist)
- Secret Mountain Fort Awesome(2011–2012) (writer, storyboard artist)
- Steven Universe(2013–2016, 2019) (co-executive producer, supervising director, storyline writer, storyboard artist)
- OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes(2017–2019) (creator, story, storyboard artist, writer, executive producer, voice actor)
- Steven Universe: The Movie(2019) (story, co-executive producer)
- One Piece(2023) (additional animation; Ep 1066)
Voice work
[edit]TV shows
[edit]- Steven Universe(Mr. Queasy, Cat Fingers, Actor, Snowflake Obsidian)
- Bravest Warriors(Wallow, Blue Willy, Spizz Drones, Crew Member, W.A.T.E.R, Computer, Emotion Sucker, Robot Sentinel)[27]
- OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes(Radicles, Darrell, Skateboard Dog, Crinkly Wrinkly, Pird, Corn Shepard, Radicles Mimic, Frat Boi 2, Heart, Boris, Gregg, Baby Darrell, Cookie Man, Pterodactyl, Truck, Moon, Announcer, Old Man Jenkins, Corny Song Singer, Point Trooper, Drone (2), Pen, Evil Radicles, Pickle, Url, Gauntlet, Point Trooper 1, Janner, Nerd 2, Carl, Trad, Small Teen, additional voices)
- Welcome to My Life(Bully)
- Mighty Magiswords(Radicles)
- Steven Universe Future(Snowflake Obsidian)
- The Fungies(Insane Jolt)
Video games
[edit]- Neon White(Neon Yellow)[28]
Comics
[edit]- RPG World[29]
References
[edit]- ^ab@ianjq (18 June 2021)."Finally I can post it! 🎉🎂"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
- ^abcCavna, Michael; Cavna, Michael (2017-08-01)."A new Cartoon Network show finds inspiration in Columbia, Md., the animator's home town".The Washington Post.Washington, D.C.ISSN0190-8286.Archivedfrom the original on August 2, 2017.Retrieved2017-08-01.
...Jones-Quartey — a 33-year-old writer-artist...
- ^Michaels, Andrew (6 September 2017)."Hometown inspires Columbia native's Cartoon Network show".Baltimore Sun.RetrievedJune 4,2020.
- ^Barnhardt, Laura (August 6, 1995)."Young students find television acting gives them a new look at themselves".The Baltimore Sun.Maryland.Archivedfrom the original on August 2, 2017.RetrievedAugust 2,2017.
- ^abcdefgMichaels, Andrew (September 6, 2017)."Hometown inspires Columbia native's Cartoon Network show".Baltimore Sun.Archivedfrom the original on August 29, 2021.RetrievedMarch 9,2022.
- ^"You're invited to help address school tragedies".Howard County Times(Howard County, Maryland). May 3, 2001.
- ^Cavna, Michael (August 1, 2017)."A new Cartoon Network show finds inspiration in Columbia, Md., the animator's home town".The Washington Post.RetrievedFebruary 9,2018.
- ^abcdZahed, Ramin (August 1, 2017)."Playing to Win: 'OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes'".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on March 5, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^"The 2001 Cartoonists' Choice Awards".Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards. Archived fromthe originalon December 31, 2009.
- ^"The 2002 Cartoonists' Choice Awards".Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-12-08.
- ^"nockFORCE biography".Last.fm.Retrieved2018-08-16.
- ^Lloyd, Robert (June 9, 2021)."Emmy Watch 2021: A Good Year to Watch Toons"(Interview). Interviewed by Mercedes Milligan.Calabasas, California:Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on June 15, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (March 9, 2017)."Cartoon Network Gets Connected with 'OK K.O.!' & Integrated Game".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on April 12, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (April 3, 2017)."Nelvana Brings First 'Bravest Warriors' Broadcast Season on MIP Quest".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on June 13, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (October 1, 2013)."Rebecca Sugar Welcomes You to 'Steven Universe'".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on September 19, 2020.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (June 30, 2016)."Cartoon Network Studios Presents First-Ever Animation Jam".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on March 2, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (April 24, 2018)."Cartoon Network, HowStuffWorks Partner on 'Drawn' Animation Podcast".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on December 5, 2020.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (July 27, 2018)."Stuff We Love: A Summer Bounty of Books, Discs & More".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on April 12, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (June 6, 2019)."Cartoon Network Plans Panels, Picnic & Scholarship Announcement for Annecy".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on August 12, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (April 5, 2019)."RTX Animation Fest Announces First Round of Guests".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on January 25, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (February 16, 2021)."Third Crystal Gems Anti-Racism Short Calls on Kids to 'See Color'".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on April 14, 2021.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (April 12, 2021)."CN Launches Final Crystal Gems Anti-Racism PSA: 'Be An Ally'".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on May 16, 2021.
- ^Zahed, Ramin (June 13, 2019)."'Steven Universe The Movie' Announces Full List of Musical Performers ".Animation Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on January 21, 2021.RetrievedMarch 10,2022.
- ^Jones-Quartey, Ian (2015-04-17)."IAN JQ dot com".Tumblr.
- ^Jones-Quartey, Ian [@ianjq] (December 5, 2019)."Hey so @rebeccasugar and I have been a couple for 12 years... and yesterday we got married!"(Tweet).Archivedfrom the original on December 13, 2019 – viaTwitter.
- ^Ohanesian, Liz (November 17, 2014)."Manga Series Dragon Ball Celebrates 30th Anniversary".LA Weekly.Archived fromthe originalon August 2, 2017.
- ^Cartoon Hangover (September 12, 2012)."Meet Ian Jones-Quartey as Wallow from 'Bravest Warriors'!".Archivedfrom the original on 2021-12-12.RetrievedFebruary 9,2018– via YouTube.
- ^"Ian Jones Quartey (visual voices guide)".Behind The Voice Actors.Retrieved4 September2022.
- ^Jones-Quartey, Ian. (2004)RPG World – The Comic That's in a Video Game, Volume 1: Unlikely Hero Out for Adventure.Publisher:KeenspotEntertainment.ISBN0-9722350-4-3
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