Michael Jelenic, 1977
Writers · May 12, 1977
Michael Jelenic
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Michael Jelenic is 49 years old, born May 12, 1977 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Michael Jelenic turned cartoon chaos into a Cartoon Network empire. The American animator and screenwriter co-developed Teen Titans Go! (2013–present) alongside Aaron Horvath, a series that ballooned to 447 episodes. He also co-wrote and co-produced the Teen Titans Go! feature film and co-directed both The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and its upcoming sequel. Born May 12, 1977, Jelenic channels Taurus directness—decisive, no-nonsense storytelling.
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Biography
Michael Jelenic co-developed Teen Titans Go! alongside Aaron Horvath for Cartoon Network, steering the animated series from its 2013 debut to 447 episodes and spawning the feature film Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018). He co-directed The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and its sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), also with Horvath. Earlier, Jelenic developed Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008–2011) with James Tucker and the 2011 ThunderCats TV series with Ethan Spaulding, both Warner Bros. Animation productions for Cartoon Network.
Born May 12, 1977, in the United States, Jelenic embodies Life Path 5—the adaptable creator, restless across mediums. As a screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and director, his career spans episodic television, theatrical animation, and franchise expansion. His role as co-developer and co-writer on Teen Titans Go! cemented his reputation for sustained, audience-building serialization; the series' longevity reflects both creative durability and institutional trust within Warner Bros. Animation's Cartoon Network division.
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Trivia
- Teen Titans Go! reached 447 episodes, making it one of Cartoon Network's longest-running original series.
- Jelenic co-directed both The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) with Aaron Horvath.
- He developed Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008–2011) and the 2011 ThunderCats series, both made by Warner Bros. Animation.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Michael Jelenic reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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Frequently asked
- How old is Michael Jelenic?
- Michael Jelenic is 49 years old (born May 12, 1977).
- When is Michael Jelenic's birthday?
- Michael Jelenic was born on May 12, 1977.
- What is Michael Jelenic's zodiac sign?
- Michael Jelenic is a Taurus, born May 12, 1977.
- What is Michael Jelenic's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Michael Jelenic was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Michael Jelenic from?
- Michael Jelenic is from United States.
- What does Michael Jelenic do?
- Michael Jelenic is a writer.
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