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Rebecca Sugar is credited as a screenwriter, composer and songwriter. Rebecca Sugar was born on July 9, 1987 in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. The age as of 2026 is 39. Schooling on record includes Montgomery Blair High School. Notable works include Steven Universe.
My Take
Rebecca Sugar is, to me, one of the most quietly important creators in modern animation. Building Steven Universe at Cartoon Network and becoming the first non-binary person to independently create a series there is a landmark, and the show's reputation for warmth and emotional honesty backs it up. What I find remarkable is that she's not just a writer but a composer and songwriter too, so the music carrying so much of that storytelling is by design, not accident. A Montgomery Blair High School kid who reshaped what children's television could say about identity and love. I think her influence will only grow with time.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rebecca Sugar
- Name (Japanese)
- レベッカ・シュガー
- Reading
- れべっか・しゅがー
- Born
- July 9, 1987 (age 39)
- Origin
- Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / composer / songwriter / animator / cartoonist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Montgomery Blair High School
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Steven Universe |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rebeccasugar/
- Xhttps://x.com/rebeccasugar
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca%20Sugar
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%99%E3%83%83%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12569944
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rebecca Sugar born?
Born July 9, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Rebecca Sugar from?
Rebecca Sugar is from Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
What does Rebecca Sugar do?
Rebecca Sugar works as screenwriter, composer, songwriter, animator, cartoonist.
What is Rebecca Sugar known for?
Notable works include Steven Universe.
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