Brian Lacey (entertainment executive)
Brian Lacey | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Saint Michael's College (VT) Clark University |
| Occupation | Entertainment executive |
| Known for | Founder of Lacey Entertainment |
| Website | www |
Brian Lacey is the president and founder of Lacey Entertainment,[1] a New York-based television company.
Career
Early career
Beginning in the mid-1980s, Lacey was vice-president and general manager of World Events Productions, an American-based animation and distribution company.[2]
In 1989, Lacey co-founded Zodiac Entertainment with Peter Keefe, a television program and marketing co-venture formed with Central Independent Television of the UK. Zodiac Entertainment produced a number of animated television series, including Widget, The Mr. Bogus Show, and Twinkle, the Dream Being.[3][4] In 1993, Lacey left the company following its decision to cease production operations.[5] Subsequently, in 1994, Lacey founded Lacey Entertainment, a TV marketing and distribution company.[6]
4Kids Entertainment
In 1993, Lacey joined 4Kids Entertainment as an International Sales Consultant, where he worked on global distribution and marketing for the Pokémon anime series.[7] Lacey was also involved with the distribution of a number of other children's animated television series, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From 2003 to 2012, Lacey served as the vice-president International for 4Kids Entertainment.[8]
During the early 2000s, Lacey served as executive producer and global distributor of Shin-chan. Lacey also served as co-executive producer for the young children's series The Mr. Men Show.[9]
Personal life
Brian Lacey graduated from Saint Michael's College, Vermont in 1972.[10] He was awarded an honorary doctorate by St. Michael's College in 2017.[11]
Lacey is also the founder and director of the Kilkea Foundation, a non-profit foundation that supports college scholarship programs.[12]
References
- ^ "Filmography" New York Times. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Sap Children of Imagination, Rob Them of Play : Experts Give an 'F' to High-Tech Toys" Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "MAKING A DIFFERENCE; Catching On in Cartoons" New York Times. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Drawing a Niche in Cartoons" Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Keefe, Lacey to ankle Zodiac Ent." Variety. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Lacey Entertainment". Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "North American Pokemon penetration imminent" Kid Screen. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Summit Speakers"Archived 2015-11-17 at the Wayback Machine Kid Screen Summit. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Euro toons fit FCC mandates" Variety. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ "Brian Lacey '72 Fellowships will support experiences in Ghana, Samoa". Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Joint Chiefs chairman to speak at St. Michael's" Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ "Lacey award helps student study Tanzania water issues" SMC News. Retrieved 2015-11-15.