Michael "Mike" Rianda is an American cartoonist, director, and writer who worked on Gravity Falls. He also voiced the characters Lee, Thompson, and Mr. Poolcheck. He worked on Gravity Falls for about two and a half years and left around March 2013,[1] though he still continued to consult on the series after his departure.[2] In 2021, he directed, co-wrote, and co-starred in the film The Mitchells vs. The Machines.
Writing credits[]
Season 1
- 102. "The Legend of the Gobblewonker"
- 105. "The Inconveniencing"
- 107. "Double Dipper"
- 112. "Summerween"
- 114. "Bottomless Pit!"
- 120. "Gideon Rises"
Additional writing credits[]
Season 2
- 214. "The Stanchurian Candidate"
Roles in Gravity Falls[]
- Lee
- Thompson
- Mr. Poolcheck
- Additional voices ("Double Dipper" and "The Deep End")
Trivia[]
- According to Alex Hirsch, the "Lamby Lamby Dance" that Dipper performs in "The Inconveniencing" is based on Michael's childhood experiences of being dressed up like a lamb by his sister and being forced to dance.[3]
External links[]
- Michael Rianda on Instagram
- Michael Rianda on Twitter
- michaelrianda on Blogger
- Michael Rianda on Facebook
- Michael Rianda at the Internet Movie Database
- Michael Rianda on Tumblr
- Michael Rianda on Vimeo
- Michael Rianda's channel on YouTube
References[]
- ↑ Facebook post
- ↑ Rianda, Michael (November 18, 2013). POSTS MADE ON MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2013.
- ↑ "Between the Pines"