Erica Rivinoja

Biography

Erica Rivinoja is a highly decorated American screenwriter, producer, and director who has been a quiet powerhouse in both adult animation and major studio features for over two decades. A native of New Mexico, she got her start in the legendary writers' room of South Park, where she spent eleven years and won two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her sharp, often irreverent comedic voice made her a sought-after talent for "reimagining" animated properties, leading her to write the original story for DreamWorks' Trolls (2016) and contributing to the scripts of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and The Addams Family. To be honest, while her animation work is prolific, she is equally respected in the world of live-action comedy. In 2021, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for her work on Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. She also served as the showrunner for the acclaimed revival of the cult-classic series Clone High. As of 2026, Erica is reaching a major career milestone as she makes her feature directorial debut co-directing the highly anticipated animated adaptation of The Cat in the Hat for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, a project that is expected to launch a new "Dr. Seuss Cinematic Universe."

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