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Carl Frank Macek (September 21, 1951 – April 17, 2010) was an American screenwriter and producer. Noted for his work on English-language adaptations of anime during the 1980s and 1990s, he was the creator of the Robotech franchise and the co-founder of Streamline Pictures.
Carl Macek was born on 21 September 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years (1985), Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) and Akira (1988). He was married to Svea Macek. He died on 17 April 2010 in Topanga Canyon, California, USA.
Add to Favorites. Birthday: Sep 21, 1951. Website: www.carlmacek.com. Member Favorites: 19. More: From: Pittsburgh, PA. Died: April 17, 2010. Produced and storyline writer of Robotech. Screenplay adaptation of many U.S. releases of anime.
Apr 19, 2010 · Carl Macek, who created Robotech by combining three Japanese anime series, passed away in 2010 at the age of 58. Read the news article and the comments from anime fans who mourn his death and appreciate his legacy.
Carl Macek came to public attention in 1985 as the producer and story editor of the influential animated television series Robotech, which he produced for Harmony Gold USA. Robotech is considered one of the titles most responsible for igniting the third wave of anime fandom in North America and internationally.
Apr 22, 2010 · Carl F. Macek passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010 of a heart attack. From his early days at California State University Fullerton, where he served as a librarian of popular culture, Carl was set on a course to make his mark on the anime industry in the United States.
Apr 19, 2010 · Carl Macek was a writer and producer who adapted and popularized anime in North America. He worked on Robotech, a mecha anime series that combined three different shows, and co-founded Streamline Pictures, a distributor of anime titles.
