Carl Macek

Carl Macek
Born
Carl Frank Macek

(1951-09-21)September 21, 1951
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 17, 2010(2010-04-17) (aged 58)
Topanga, California, U.S.
Alma materCalifornia State University, Fullerton
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • Producer
  • Voice actor
Years active1979–2006
Notable work
Spouse
Svea Macek
​
(m. 1981)​
Websitewww.carlmacek.com

Carl Frank Macek (September 21, 1951 – April 17, 2010) was an American screenwriter and producer. Noted for his work on English-language adaptations of anime during the 1980s and 1990s, he was the creator of the Robotech franchise and the co-founder of Streamline Pictures. His work is considered to have been instrumental in creating mainstream awareness of Japanese animation in the United States.[2][3]

  1. ^ "PASSINGS: Carl Macek". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
  2. ^ "Macek Training". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
  3. ^ Obituary Los Angeles Times, April 25, 2010; page A38.