Raphael Bob-Waksberg, born on August seventeenth, nineteen eighty-four, is a multifaceted American talent known for his work as a comedian, writer, producer, actor, and voice actor. He gained widespread recognition as the creator and showrunner of the critically acclaimed Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman, which aired from two thousand fourteen to two thousand twenty. His innovative storytelling and unique humor earned him four Critics' Choice Television Awards and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards.
In collaboration with Kate Purdy, Bob-Waksberg co-created the Amazon Prime Video animated series Undone, which ran from two thousand nineteen to two thousand twenty-two. His creative prowess also extended to the Netflix/Adult Swim animated series Tuca & Bertie, where he served as an executive producer and writer. This series was brought to life by the talented production designer of BoJack Horseman, Lisa Hanawalt.
Looking ahead, Bob-Waksberg has teamed up once again with Hanawalt to create Long Story Short, an animated comedy-drama that explores the dynamics of a family over time. This highly anticipated series premiered on August twenty-second, two thousand twenty-five, and has already received critical acclaim, further solidifying Bob-Waksberg's reputation as a leading figure in animated storytelling.