Alex Hirsch
The creator of Gravity Falls and the voice of Stan, Soos and Bill.
Alex Hirsch (born June 18, 1985) is an American animator, writer, producer and voice actor who created Gravity Falls and voices Grunkle Stan, Soos Ramirez and Bill Cipher among others. He co-wrote Gravity Falls: Journal 3 (2016), wrote Lost Legends (2018) and The Book of Bill (2024), all New York Times best sellers.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Alexander Hirsch
- Born
- 18 June 1985
- Birthplace
- Piedmont, California, U.S.
- Education
- California Institute of the Arts (BFA)
- Occupation
- Animator
- director
- writer
- producer
- voice actor
- Years active
- 2008–present
Lore & Background
He was born in Piedmont, California, with his twin sister Ariel. From age 9 to 13 the two spent summers at their great-aunt Lois's cabin in the woods, the experience that later inspired Gravity Falls. In high school he won the school's bird calling contest in 2002 and appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Did You Know?
- Journal 3 stayed on the New York Times best seller list for 47 weeks.
- Mabel and Dipper are modelled on Hirsch and his twin sister.
Elsewhere in Gravity Falls
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