Mike Schatz

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Mike Schatz is an American creative director, copywriter, actor, and comedian. He is best known as the voice of Emory the Plutonian on the Adult Swim series Aqua Teen Hunger Force and the film; Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters . [1] [2] In addition, he worked on creative direction for the Atlanta Braves, the Up TV station, and other clients from the Blue Sky Agency, an advertising agency based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Schatz is a cast member at Dad's Garage Theatre Company, where he wrote the shows V.I.P. Room, Apnea, and King of Pops: The Post Apocalyptic Musical.

Acting

YearProductionRoleOther notes
1998 Major League: Back to the Minors Renegades BatterFeature film
2002–2015 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Emory, File Folder, Germ18 episodes [3]
2004SpacecatazEmoryFailed pilot
2007 Frisky Dingo Torpedo Vegas2 episodes
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters EmoryFeature film
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am EmoryVideo game
2007, 2009 Squidbillies Console, Scientist2 episodes
2011 Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell ActorPilot
Archer Remy1 episode
2014Alone with PeopleDaveTV special
2022Aquadonk Side PiecesEmory1 episode

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References

  1. Moriarty, Erin (29 September 2006). "Creative director's hobby is no laughing matter". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  2. Mike Schatz interviewed by Banterist
  3. Mike Schatz at IMDb