Paul Germain

Paul Lazarus Germain (born June 6, 1959) is an American writer, director, and producer. Among the shows Germain has written, produced or directed are ''Rugrats'', ''Recess'', "The Big Splash" from ''Even Stevens'', ''Lloyd in Space'', and ''The Tracey Ullman Show''. Germain (along with Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó) was one of the creators of the award-winning animated series ''Rugrats'' for Nickelodeon, and he was a primary creative force for the series. He left the show on its third season to team up with his ''Rugrats'' colleague Joe Ansolabehere, to create Disney's ''Recess'' and ''Lloyd in Space''. Germain and Ansolabehere formed the television production company Paul & Joe Productions. They also worked on ''Pound Puppies'' for Discovery Family and Disney Junior's ''Goldie & Bear''.

Germain was a producer assistant when he was 24 on ''Terms of Endearment'', ''Say Anything...'', ''Big'' and ''Broadcast News'' which was produced or directed by James L. Brooks for Gracie Films.

Germain's son was the inspiration for the ''Rugrats'' character Tommy Pickles; the antagonist, Angelica Pickles, was based on a bully from his childhood.

Germain was a screenwriter on ''Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue''. He is currently working on live-action projects.

Germain is Jewish. Provided by Wikipedia