Actor Alex Hirsch (1985)

The Owl House (2020–2023), created by Dana Terrace for Disney Channel, has garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and viewers. Its stunning animation, clever humor, well-developed characters, and poignant themes have all been praised, along with its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation. In fact, the show has made history as the first Disney property to feature a same-sex couple in leading roles and to depict a same-sex kiss with its main characters. It also received recognition at the 2021 Peabody Awards for its impact on children’s and youth programming.

Gravity Falls (2012–2016), created by Alex Hirsch for Disney Channel and Disney XD, is an American mystery comedy animated television series. It follows the escapades of Dipper Pines and his sister Mabel, who spend their summer with their great-uncle Stan in Gravity Falls, Oregon – a town filled with mysterious events and supernatural creatures. The siblings assist Stan in operating the ‘Mystery Shack’, his tourist attraction, while also investigating local enigmas. This critically acclaimed series has been lauded for its writing, characters, voice acting, animation, humor, and ability to appeal to ...