Daron Nefcy

Daron Leah Nefcy (born November 26, 1985) is an American animator, cartoonist, storyboard artist, writer, producer, and voice actress. She is best known for being the creator and executive producer of the Disney XD and Disney Channel series Star vs. the Forces of Evil. She has also provided additional voice roles, most notably StarFan13. She is the second woman to create an original Disney Television Animation series, and the first since 1997's Pepper Ann from Sue Rose.

Early life and education Nefcy was born in Los Angeles, California. She has cited the Japanese anime series Sailor Moon as a major influence on her during middle school.

Career Nefcy's early credits included Disney XD's Wander Over Yonder, where she worked alongside the show's creator Craig McCracken. Her initial concept was Star as a young child with imaginary super powers.

Other projects Nefcy directed an episode of We the People (2021), an animated TV series educating children about civics, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.

Personal life She is married to director Bobby Miller and they have one son together.

She is a member of the Democratic Party and helped canvass for Bernie Sanders during the 2020 United States presidential election.

In July 2024, Nefcy confirmed she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she later recovered from after receiving treatment.

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