Janice Burgess

Janice Burgess
Burgess in 2010
Born(1952-03-01)March 1, 1952
DiedMarch 2, 2024(2024-03-02) (aged 72)
EducationThe Ellis School
Alma materBrandeis University (BA)
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • producer
  • television executive
Known for

Janice Burgess (March 1, 1952 – March 2, 2024) was an American television executive, screenwriter and producer for Nickelodeon. She created the Nick Jr. series The Backyardigans and worked as a writer and story editor for Nickelodeon's revival of Winx Club. Both shows were produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Burgess joined Nickelodeon in 1995 as executive-in-charge of production.