Daniel Kingsley "Dan" Povenmire (/?p?v?nma??r/; born September 18, 1963) is an American television director, writer, producer, storyboard artist, and actor associated with several animated television series, best known as the co-creator of the Disney animated series Phineas and Ferb in which he also voices the show's villain, Heinz Doofenshmirtz. Povenmire grew up in Mobile, Alabama, where he was a talented art student who spent summers outdoors and making movies. Povenmire attended the University of South Alabama before deciding to pursue a film career and transferring to the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.Povenmire has been a long-time contributor to the animation business, working on several different animated television series such as Hey Arnold!, The Simpsons, Rocko's Modern Life and SpongeBob SquarePants. He was a longtime director on the prime time series Family Guy, where he was nominated for an Annie Award in 2005. He left the series to create Phineas and Ferb with Jeff "Swampy" Marsh. Povenmire has been nominated for several awards for his work on the show, including a BAFTA, an Annie, and an Emmy Award.
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in An Animated Program
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-format Animation, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music...
Movies
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension, Hare and Loathing in Las Vegas, Psycho Cop 2, Going Overboard, Pest of the West, Museum Scream
TV Shows
Phineas and Ferb, Milo Murphy's Law, Take Two with Phineas and Ferb
Star Sign
Virgo
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Fact
1
It took 16 years of Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh and he pitching the show, Phineas and Ferb (2007), to everyone before Disney put the show on the air.
2
Has a younger sister.
3
Dan was a student at USC where he wrote and drew a cartoon for The Daily Trojan called Life is a Fish.
Art Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Milo Murphy's Law
2016
TV Series storyboarded by - 1 episode
Phineas and Ferb
2010
TV Series storyboard artist - 1 episode
Family Guy
TV Series storyboard supervisor - 3 episodes, 2006 storyboard artist - 1 episode, 2006
Family Guy
2006
Video Game artist
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
2005
Video storyboard artist
SpongeBob SquarePants
TV Series storyboard director - 4 episodes, 2001 - 2004 assistant storyboard artist - 2 episodes, 2000 - 2002
Hare and Loathing in Las Vegas
2004
Short storyboard artist
The Simpsons
TV Series storyboard artist - 3 episodes, 1993 - 2002 storyboard - 1 episode, 1994
The Cartoon Cartoon Show
2002
TV Series animation layout - 1 episode
Constant Payne
2001
TV Short storyboard revisionist
CatDog
1998-1999
TV Series storyboard director - 3 episodes
Hey Arnold!
1996-1999
TV Series storyboard director - 6 episodes
Rocko's Modern Life
TV Series storyboard artist - 16 episodes, 1993 - 1996 assistant storyboard artist - 7 episodes, 1994 - 1996
The Ren & Stimpy Show
1995
TV Series additional storyboard artist - 1 episode
Earthworm Jim
1995
TV Series storyboard artist - 5 episodes
Darkstalkers
1995
TV Series storyboard artist - 2 episodes
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TV Series storyboard artist - 59 episodes, 1990 - 1991 storyboard conforming - 20 episodes, 1991
The Dark Backward
1991
storyboard artist
James Bond Jr.
TV Series storyboard artist - 65 episodes, 1991 storyboard conforming - 65 episodes, 1991
Never on Tuesday
1989
storyboard artist
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Milo Murphy's Law
2016
TV Series
Vinnie Dakota / Additional Voices
Ty the Pie Guy
2015
TV Series
Harry Huckleberry
Phineas and Ferb
2007-2015
TV Series
Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz
Dr. Heinz Doofenschmirtz
Darthenshmirtz
...
Shark Tank
2013
TV Series
Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz
Disney Game On
2013
TV Series
Take Two with Phineas and Ferb
2011
TV Series
Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension
2011
TV Movie
Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz
Doof-2
Additional Voices (voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants
2002
TV Series
Running Man on TV
Road Lawyers and Other Briefs
1990
Man in Heaven (segment "Escape From Heaven")
Going Overboard
1989
Yellow Teeth
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Milo Murphy's Law
TV Series created by - 5 episodes, 2016 creator - 1 episode, 2016 story by - 1 episode, 2016 written by - 1 episode, 2016
Disney Infinity 3.0
2015
Video Game characters: Phineas Flynn, Agent P
Phineas and Ferb
TV Series creator - 100 episodes, 2007 - 2014 story - 15 episodes, 2007 - 2011 written by - 2 episodes, 2007 - 2008 story: clip sequence - 1 episode, 2012
Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
2014
Video Game characters: Phineas Flynn, Agent P
Disney Infinity
2013
Video Game characters: Phineas Flynn, Agent P
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension
2011
TV Movie written by
Hare and Loathing in Las Vegas
2004
Short
Museum Scream
2003
Short writer
SpongeBob SquarePants
2001-2002
TV Series written by - 3 episodes
Rocko's Modern Life
1993-1996
TV Series additional writing - 22 episodes
Psycho Cop Returns
1993
writer
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Scooby-Doo
2018
executive producer pre-production
Milo Murphy's Law
2016
TV Series executive producer - 6 episodes
Phineas and Ferb
2007-2014
TV Series executive producer - 121 episodes
Take Two with Phineas and Ferb
2010-2011
TV Series executive producer - 17 episodes
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension
2011
TV Movie executive producer
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Animal Crackers
2017
songwriter post-production
Phineas and Ferb
TV Series main title theme by - 78 episodes, 2007 - 2013 composer - 7 episodes, 2007 - 2010 christmas main title thems by - 1 episode, 2009
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Milo Murphy's Law
2016
TV Series 1 episode
Phineas and Ferb
2007-2014
TV Series 52 episodes
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension
2011
TV Movie
Family Guy
2000-2007
TV Series 13 episodes
My Generation G... G... Gap
2004
Short
Museum Scream
2003
Short
Hey Arnold!
1996-1998
TV Series 13 episodes
Rocko's Modern Life
1996
TV Series 2 episodes
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Milo Murphy's Law
2016
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Phineas and Ferb
TV Series writer - 29 episodes, 2007 - 2015 performer - 24 episodes, 2008 - 2015 lyrics - 1 episode, 2009 music - 1 episode, 2009
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension
2011
TV Movie performer: "Brand New Best Friend", "Takin' Care of Things", "Kick It Up A Notch", "Robot Riot" uncredited / writer: "Everything's Better with Perry", "Brand New Best Friend", "Summer Where Do We Begin?", "Brand New Reality", "Takin' Care of Things", "Kick It Up A Notch"
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series
2011
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Family Guy
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Rocko's Modern Life
TV Series lyrics - 4 episodes, 1993 - 1996 music - 4 episodes, 1993 - 1996 writer - 1 episode, 1994
Animation Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Simpsons
TV Series character layout artist - 16 episodes, 1992 - 1996 storyboard artist - 4 episodes, 1993 - 2002 storyboard revisionist - 1 episode, 2002
Earthworm Jim
1995
TV Series storyboard artist - 1 episode
ABC Weekend Specials
1994
TV Series logo animator - 1 episode
The Critic
1994
TV Series character layout artist - 1 episode
The Dark Backward
1991
animator
Far Out Man
1990
animator
Going Overboard
1989
animator
Assistant Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rocko's Modern Life
1994-1996
TV Series assistant director - 17 episodes
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Phineas and Ferb
TV Series director - 1 episode, 2012 sequence director - 1 episode, 2011
Family Guy
TV Series song sequence supervisor - 2 episodes, 2006 Song Sequence Staged by - 1 episode, 2005 song provided courtesy of - 1 episode, 2005
Cock-a-Doodle-Duel
2004
Short the room
Rocko's Modern Life
1996
TV Series additional writing - 1 episode
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special
2015
TV Movie documentary Special Thanks: to all those who gave of their time and talent for this special
Homo Erectus
2007
the producers wish to thank
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special
2015
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Co-Creator of Phenias and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
2012-2014
TV Series
Himself / Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz / Gunka-lunk / ...
I Know That Voice
2013
Documentary
Himself
Piper's QUICK Picks
2011
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Disney 365
2010
TV Series documentary
Himself
2010 Britannia Awards
2010
TV Special
Himself
2010 Britannia Awards: Red Carpet
2010
TV Special
Himself
Piper's Picks TV
2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
A Director's Life: Debunking the Myth
2006
Video short
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2012
BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award
Behind the Voice Actors Awards
Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)
2012
BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award
Behind the Voice Actors Awards
Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)
2010
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing in Animation
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
1996
EMA Award
Environmental Media Awards, USA
Children's Animated Television Program
Rocko's Modern Life (1993)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2017
Annie
Annie Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Storyboarding in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
Milo Murphy's Law (2016)
2016
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Animated Program
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2015
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2014
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2013
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award
Behind the Voice Actors Awards
Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2013
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Children's Program
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2012
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)
2012
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2012
BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award
Behind the Voice Actors Awards
Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)
2012
BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award
Behind the Voice Actors Awards
Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)
2012
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Voice-Over Performance
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2010
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Original Song - Children's and Animation
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2009
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Animated Programs
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2008
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2008
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2008
BAFTA Children's Award
BAFTA Awards
Best International
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
2006
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour)
Family Guy (1999)
2006
Annie
Annie Awards
Best Directing in an Animated Television Production
Family Guy (1999)
2000
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less)
Family Guy (1999)
1995
CableACE
CableACE Awards
Animated Programming Special or Series
Rocko's Modern Life (1993)
Known for movies
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011) as Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz / Doof-2 / Additional Voices
$900,000
