Biography

Eleven-time Emmy Award-winning producer of both television and film, Brian Miller served as senior vice president and general manager of Cartoon Network Studios from 2000-2021. Miller opened the doors to the production facility in Burbank, Calif., in 2000. In this capacity, Miller oversaw the studio's production of Cartoon Network original programming domestically and internationally as well as its day-to-day operations. Additionally, he was responsible for creating and managing the unit-based animation production model that bred a unique and artistic environment at the studio. He also oversaw the scripted live-action series production slate as well as the live-action original TV movies for the network. Miller joined the network in 2000 to set up a production facility for Cartoon Network Originals. More than 3,000 episodes of production have come out of the studio since its opening. Under Miller's watch, the studio has become a forerunner in award nominations and wins for animation. Having been honored with 47 Emmy nominations in both prime time and daytime The studio has also garnered multiple Annie Awards as well as Italy's Pulcinela Award and Annecy's Cristal Award for Best Television Series in its world festival, making Cartoon Network Studios the top awarded television animation studio in the last decade. Beyond the studio productions, Miller consulted directly on co-production deals, as well as managing production needs on shows produced outside of the studio. Prior to Cartoon Network Studios, Miller worked for Nickelodeon's Animation Studio as vice president of production opening their facility in 1998. In this capacity, Miller was responsible for overseeing domestic and overseas production on all series, including Spongebob Squarepants, Hey Arnold!, and the Oh Yeah! Cartoons shorts program. Previously, Miller was vice president of animation production at Hanna-Barbera, where he managed both domestic and overseas production on all series, including Dexter's Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, The What a Cartoon Shorts program. Miller's animation career began in the mid 80's when he joined DIC Enterprises as an associate producer and eventually assumed the role of vice president of production. Prior to his twenty plus year tenure in the animation industry, Miller began his career in live action specializing in early reality programs, including That's Incredible! Miller holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in radio, television & film from California State University Northridge in Northridge, Calif.
- IMDb mini biography by: Brian Miller