Allan Charles Neuwirth was born on 1956 and is an American screenwriter, producer, author, designer, and cartoonist known for his work in film, television, print, and as co-creator of the syndicated comic strip Chelsea Boys.
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Allan Neuwirth's mother, Bella Neuwirth, born in Lublin but raised from infancy in Antwerp, Belgium, was a Holocaust survivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps.
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Allan Neuwirth's father, David Neuwirth, was a Jew from Cologne, Germany who fled the Nazi regime, escaping to the United States with most of his siblings.
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Allan Neuwirth earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communications Design in 1986 from Pratt Institute.
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Allan Neuwirth began his career as a staff artist in an ad agency, Carluth Studios, where he prepared print ads for United Artists feature films.
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In 1984, Allan Neuwirth wrote jokes for television host Regis Philbin's nightclub act.
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In 2002, Allan Neuwirth embarked on a solo writing and producing career.
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Allan Neuwirth drew storyboards for commercials and TV series, including Cartoon Network's Courage the Cowardly Dog.
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Allan Neuwirth was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program," for a 2014 episode of Cyberchase.
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Hanson and Allan Neuwirth signed a deal in 2005 with MTV's new Logo Network to develop a TV show based on the comic strip, but after several months of development the network declined to move forward, citing budget concerns.
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Several picture books adapted from original scripts Allan Neuwirth wrote for TV series have been published, including Martha Speaks: A Pup's Tale.
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Allan Neuwirth has guest lectured at schools and universities, and appeared on talk radio, TV and other venues to discuss creating animation, television comedy, and comics.
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Allan Neuwirth has participated in and moderated panels at MoCCA, City University of New York School of Visual Arts, and in museums and bookstores.
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Allan Neuwirth has interviewed directors and performers on stage, including British comic and actor Ricky Gervais, for BAFTA-New York screenings.