Rebecca Sugar is 39 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 9 July 1987.
American animator and songwriter who created Steven Universe, the first Cartoon Network series made by a woman alone
Did you know?She wrote many of the songs for Steven Universe herself.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 July 1987
Age39
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceSilver Spring, United States
Editor's Take:
Rebecca Sugar is one of the most influential figures in modern animation. She studied film and animation in New York. She first worked on the hit cartoon Adventure Time. Her own series followed a boy raised by magical alien guardians. It won praise for its warmth and music. It also broke ground with LGBTQ+ stories for children. She identifies as a non-binary woman. Her songs from the show have been streamed millions of times by fans.
Key Milestones
2013: Launches Steven Universe
2018: Steven Universe wins a Peabody Award
2019: Releases Steven Universe: The Movie
Rebecca Sugar (born July 9, 1987) is an American animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, producer, director, and musician.
