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Patrick McHale

Born November 17, 1983 · New Jersey, USA (age 42)

Patrick Nolen McHale is an American animator, artist, screenwriter, director, and musician. Known for his work in animation, he served as writer, creative director and storyboard artist for both the television series Adventure Time from 2010 to 2017, and the miniseries Over the Garden Wall in 2014, the latter of which he also created; he also co-wrote the 2022 film Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio.…

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio · 2022

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

MovieAnimationFantasy

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

Adult Swim's The Elephant

Adult Swim's The Elephant · 2025

Adult Swim's The Elephant

MovieAnimationScience Fiction

Crafted in three parts by four animation superstars, Adult Swim's The Elephant brings to life a very human journey of self-discovery in varied styles.

Tome of the Unknown

Tome of the Unknown · 2013

Tome of the Unknown

MovieAnimationAdventure

Wirt and Gregory are brothers who get tired of walking, so, they borrow a car from a romantic songster made of vegetables.

Demenza

Demenza · 2023

A witch steals a wizard's memory.

Blackford Manor

Blackford Manor · 2014

Blackford Manor

MovieAnimationMystery

Josette is a sweet and curious young maid at gloomy Blackford Manor, whose master has a very disturbing secret.

Fall Guy

Fall Guy · 2011

A stream-of-consciousness suspense cartoon.

Body

MovieAnimationHorror

A young man eats an apple and turns into a werewolf. (Short film made by Patrick McHale in 2004, sneaking into CalArts to use their equipment.)

Adventure Time

Adventure Time · 2010

SeriesAnimationComedy

Young Finn and his shape-shifting dog buddy, Jake, go on a series of surreal adventures as they journey through the postapocalyptic Land of Ooo.

Filmography

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio · 2022

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

MovieAnimationFantasy

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

Screenplay

Adult Swim's The Elephant

Adult Swim's The Elephant · 2025

Adult Swim's The Elephant

MovieAnimationScience Fiction

Crafted in three parts by four animation superstars, Adult Swim's The Elephant brings to life a very human journey of self-discovery in varied styles.

Director

Tome of the Unknown

Tome of the Unknown · 2013

Tome of the Unknown

MovieAnimationAdventure

Wirt and Gregory are brothers who get tired of walking, so, they borrow a car from a romantic songster made of vegetables.

Writer

Demenza

Demenza · 2023

A witch steals a wizard's memory.

Title Illustration

Blackford Manor

Blackford Manor · 2014

Blackford Manor

MovieAnimationMystery

Josette is a sweet and curious young maid at gloomy Blackford Manor, whose master has a very disturbing secret.

Writer

Fall Guy

Fall Guy · 2011

A stream-of-consciousness suspense cartoon.

Director

Body

MovieAnimationHorror

A young man eats an apple and turns into a werewolf. (Short film made by Patrick McHale in 2004, sneaking into CalArts to use their equipment.)

Director

Adventure Time

Adventure Time · 2010

SeriesAnimationComedy

Young Finn and his shape-shifting dog buddy, Jake, go on a series of surreal adventures as they journey through the postapocalyptic Land of Ooo.

Writer

Gravity Falls

Gravity Falls · 2012

SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Hectorgon (voice)

The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack

The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack · 2008

The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack

SeriesAnimationComedy

A young boy who grew up inside a talking whale sets sail for magical Candied Island, accompanied by Capt. K'nuckles, a crusty old pirate.

Writer

Over the Garden Wall

Over the Garden Wall · 2014

Over the Garden Wall

SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in time. With the help of a wise old Woodsman and a foul-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, Wirt and Greg must travel across this strange land, in hope of finding their way home. Join them as they encounter surprises and obstacles on their journey through the wood.

Executive Producer

Battle Kitty

Battle Kitty · 2022

SeriesAnimationKids

In a futuristic-medieval world, warriors must find and defeat all the monsters on Battle Island, collecting their coveted keys in order to become 'Champion'. Cut to Kitty and Orc, two best friends on a mission to help Kitty become Champion their way through cuteness and friendship. The two embark on the journey to Championhood, facing many obstacles and naysayers only to discover a surprise waiting for them at the Ancient Ruins.

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