Without her, would the original Animaniacs have been as funny? Would a generation or two have found a new iconic Batman without her casting and directing Kevin Conroy? For that matter, would Mark Hamill have found his inner Joker?
Though many genius voice artists were there before and after, there’s a golden era when Andrea Romano discovered and directed the best. Or today we should say “silver era,” because the Children’s and Family Emmys have inducted Romano into their inaugural Silver Circle. Honoring those who made an impact in television for 25 years or more, the award provides the icing on the cake of Romano’s 35 Emmy nominations.
“This industry was given me so much, from wonderful relationships with actors and marvelously creative individuals throughout the animation world, to a lifetime of incredible memories and fulfilling work,” Romano said. “I’m so flattered that, five years after I’ve retired, people are still acknowledging my contributions, and I’m truly honored to be inducted beside such an illustrious group – including the people who produced Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood – into the inaugural class of the Silver Circle.”
Though best known for her work in Warner Television Animation — including a run from Batman: The Animated Series to 23 DC Universe animated films — Romano also guided Sponge Bob Squarepants and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on occasion. And in multiple languages, so her career has truly spanned the globe and influenced children for decades, 100% for the better.
Romano retired in 2017 but clearly, her legend lives on. Aside from massive talent and impeccable taste, she’s one of the kindest people to have been in the industry. Not just possibly the greatest animation voice director of all time, but also a terrific human being. And I will honor that whenever and wherever I can.
Thanks, Andrea. You deserve every accolade the business can give you.
This article was written with sourcing from a press release by Gary Miereanu.
