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Matt Groening

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American cartoonist (born 1954)

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Matthew Abram Groening is an American cartoonist and animator. He is the creator of the television series The Simpsons (1989-present), Futurama, and Disenchantment (2018-2023), as well as the comic strip Life in Hell (1977-2012).

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Cover of Life in Hell No. 4, published in 1978Cover of Life in Hell No. 4, published in 1978The design of the Simpson family circa 1987The design of the Simpson family circa 1987David X. Cohen and Groening at the Futurama panel of Comic-Con 2009David X. Cohen and Groening at the Futurama panel of Comic-Con 2009Groening in his studio, 1987Groening in his studio, 1987

In their own words 2

Matt Groening
said · Mar 26, 1986
Own words

It rhymes with complaining.

Regarding his last name; as quoted in "We hope you like rabbits - introducing 'Life In Hell'" by Al Morch, (March 26, 1986), p. 49

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Matt Groening
said · 1988
Own words

Where do babies come from? Don't bother asking adults. They lie like pigs.

Bongo in Childhood Is Hell (1988)

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Filmography 40

The Simpsons Movie2007 · ★ 7.0
Futurama: Bender's Big Score2007 · ★ 7.4
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki2021 · ★ 7.2
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs2008 · ★ 7.0
Futurama: Bender's Game2008 · ★ 6.9
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder2009 · ★ 7.1
The Simpsons in Plusaversary2021 · ★ 6.5
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"2012 · ★ 6.9
Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"2020 · ★ 7.4
Welcome to the Club2022 · ★ 6.3
Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"2021 · ★ 6.6
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful2024 · ★ 6.9
I Know That Voice2014 · ★ 7.1
The Devil and Daniel Johnston2006 · ★ 7.7
May the 12th Be with You2024 · ★ 5.3
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"2023 · ★ 5.8
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope2011 · ★ 6.9
Olive, the Other Reindeer1999 · ★ 6.7
When Billie Met Lisa2022 · ★ 5.3
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year2024
Hair High2004
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman2015
Comic Book: The Movie2004
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!2010
Beauty Is Embarrassing2012
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents2015
Sex and Broadcasting2014
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation2000
Tales of the Rat Fink2006
The Simpsons - On Your Marks, Get Set, D'oh!2004
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror2003
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!2021
The Magical World of Chuck Jones1992
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!2015
The Simpsons: America's First Family2000
Yesterday's Tomorrows1999
Futurama: Welcome to the World of Tomorrow1999
The Story1969
The Simpsons | Balenciaga2021
The Revenge of the Dead Indians1993

103 credits on file

Television 14

The Simpsons1989
The Daily Show1996
Futurama1999
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993
Disenchantment2018
Space Ghost Coast to Coast1994
Portlandia2011
Richard & Judy2001
Classic Albums1997
The Tracey Ullman Show1987
Prisoners of Gravity1989
The '80s: The Decade That Made Us2013
Da Suisa2013
The plexsioms2025

Awards 7

2016Will Eisner Hall of Fame
2015Umweltmedienpreis
2012Winsor McCay Award
2002Reuben Award
1991Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program
1988Inkpot Award
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In their orbit 2

Connected to Matt 6

Finneas O'ConnellAlso in When Billie Met Lisa (2022)Seth MacFarlaneAlso in May the 12th Be with You (2024)Tom HanksAlso in The Simpsons Movie (2007)Scott HoyingAlso in The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024)Tom HiddlestonAlso in Welcome to the Club (2022)Katey SagalAlso in Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
living
Dates
Born 1954 · age 72
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