1994 UB alumnus Robert Lamoreaux has written and produced some of the most popular animation series for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and ABC Family including “Totally Spies,” “Hey Arnold!,” the Annie Award-nominated “Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi” and “Catdog.” Robert has also worked on the generation defining animated hit, “Spongebob Squarepants.”
Robert will be teaching a workshop in Writing for Animation at UBC2C.
1: What was the last project you added to your resume? I’m writing Cartoon Network’s new Scooby Doo series. Also, this summer, I’m expecting an international release of the Totally Spies movie. Looks like July.
2: What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was writing script coverage for Nickelodeon Movies at Paramount.
3: Who were your mentor/s? When I first moved to Los Angeles, I met a man named Kim Bass. He had just sold a TV series called “Sister Sister.” His success was very inspirational.
4: What did you study while a student at UB? Filmmaking, English Lit and Journalism.
5: What’s your favorite memory of UB? Meeting friends from all over the state. One of the advantages of going to a large school is that you get to meet lots of people. Many of them are friends to this day.
6: If you could go back to UB now as a student what course would you take? Anything in Media Study. There’s been many upgrades in the program since I took those classes. The facilities are amazing.
7: What’s the last book you read? “Ask the Dust” by John Fante. It’s Charles Bukowski’s favorite author, so how can you go wrong?
8: What would you be doing if you weren’t working in the entertainment industry? Policeman. I’d love to be able to write tickets to all of the terrible drivers in LA.
9: What was the smartest career decision you ever made? Moving to Los Angeles and ignoring people who told me it wasn’t a good idea.
10: What would you still like to accomplish career-wise? To win an Emmy!
11: Can you offer any advice for people breaking into the industry? Yes. Move to where the work is, and be dedicated to what you want to do. Also, be tenacious. You can’t sit home and wait for someone to come to you with a job. Get yourself out there!
