James Hereth is a multifaceted writer and editor with a rich professional background.
Born in Queens, he spent his formative years on Long Island before embarking on a journey to Los Angeles after graduating from the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
His early career in production kicked off with a stint on the syndicated series Night Flight in 1981.
As a co-creator, Hereth brought the live-action adaptation of Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book to the Fox Kids Network in 1998, showcasing his creative prowess.
He also made his mark on the big screen by writing for Chris Pratt's debut film, The Extreme Team, in collaboration with Mandalay Entertainment and Touchstone Television, in 2003.
Hereth's extensive writing portfolio spans a wide range of genres and formats, including live-action detectives on High Tide in 1994, animated magical princesses on LoliRock in 2014, the adventures of talking trucks on The Adventures of Chuck & Friends in 2010, and the humorous misadventures of The Stinky & Dirty Show in 2015.
In recent years, Hereth and Rhonda Smiley joined forces to release their debut graphic novel, "Blowback", in 2021, marking a new chapter in his creative journey.
