When was Monty Oum born and where?
Monty Oum was born on the 22nd of June 1981 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the youngest of six children and grew up in a family with Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese heritage.
Common questions about Monty Oum
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What project launched Monty Oum's career in online animation?
Monty Oum launched his career with the fan video Haloid in January 2007. He used reverse engineering to extract 3D models from Halo 2 and combined them with assets from Super Smash Bros. Melee to create a viral battle video.
When did Monty Oum create the animated series RWBY?
Monty Oum created the animated series RWBY which premiered in 2013. He served as the creator, writer, and animator for the show that has since run for nine seasons.
How did Monty Oum die and when?
Monty Oum died on the 1st of February 2015 at 4:34 p.m. following an anaphylactic reaction to a medical procedure he underwent on the 22nd of January 2015.
Who took over the voice of Lie Ren after Monty Oum died?
Monty Oum's brother Neath took over the voice of the character Lie Ren after Monty Oum died. Neath continued the legacy of the character in the RWBY series.