Personal Info
Birth date
1954-02-15 (71 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Creator
Place of birth
Portland, Oregon, USA
Also known as
매트 그로닝
مت گرونینگ
Matt Groening
Biography
Matthew Abram "Matt" Groening (born February 15, 1954) is an American cartoonist, screenwriter, and producer. He is the creator of the comic strip Life in Hell as well as two successful television series, The Simpsons and Futurama. Groening made his first professional cartoon sale of Life in Hell to the avant-garde Wet magazine in 1978. The cartoon is still carried in 250 weekly newspapers. Life in Hell caught the attention of James L. Brooks. In 1985, Brooks contacted Groening with the proposition of working in animation for the Fox variety show The Tracey Ullman Show. Originally, Brooks wanted Groening to adapt his Life in Hell characters for the show. Fearing the loss of ownership rights, Groening decided to create something new and came up with a cartoon family, The Simpsons, and named the members after his own parents and sisters — while Bart was an anagram of the word brat. The shorts would be spun off into their own series: The Simpsons, which has since aired over 480 episodes. In 1997, Groening, along with former Simpsons writer David X. Cohen, developed Futurama, an animated series about life in the year 3000, which premiered in 1999. After four years on the air, the show was canceled by Fox in 2003, but Comedy Central commissioned 16 new episodes from four direct-to-DVD movies in 2008. Then, in June 2009, Comedy Central ordered 26 new episodes of Futurama, to be aired over two seasons. Groening has won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, ten for The Simpsons and one for Futurama as well as a British Comedy Award for "outstanding contribution to comedy" in 2004. In 2002, he won the National Cartoonist Society Reuben Award for his work on Life in Hell. Description above from the Wikipedia article Matt Groening, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
The Simpsons
8.016
Overview:
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.The Daily Show
6.39
Overview:
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.Futurama
8.4
Overview:
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.Disenchantment
7.439
Overview:
Set in a ruined medieval city called Dreamland, Disenchantment follows the grubby adventures of a hard-drinking princess, her feisty elf companion and her personal demon.Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.2
Overview:
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.Richard & Judy
2.9
Overview:
Richard & Judy was a British chat show presented by the married couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. The show originally aired on Channel 4, from 2001 to 2008, but later moved to digital channel, Watch, in October 2008. The programme featured a number of celebrities and a book club. Its final episode aired in July 2009 due to low ratings.Duckman
7.2
Overview:
Together with Cornfed, his portly, porcine partner in crime solving, this defective detective amazingly manages to solve crimes and be a single parent to his hilariously dysfunctional sons at the same time.Space Ghost Coast to Coast
7.8
Overview:
A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.The Simpsons Movie
7.015
Overview:
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.Portlandia
6.9
Overview:
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
6.9
Overview:
Maggie must navigate an eventful first day in daycare. At the Ayn Rand School for Tots, Maggie is diagnosed with average intelligence. Barred from the gifted children, she longs to escape from her glue-guzzling classmates. But when a lonely caterpillar befriends her, she makes it her mission to save it from a ruthless butterfly smashing toddler.May the 12th Be with You
5.4
Overview:
It's Mother's Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains, and Stewie from Family Guy.The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
7.2
Overview:
Loki is banished from Asgard once again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield’s mightiest heroes. The God of Mischief teams up with Bart Simpson in the ultimate crossover event paying tribute to the Marvel Cinematic Universe of superheroes and villains.The Tracey Ullman Show
7
Overview:
The Tracey Ullman Show is an American television variety show, hosted by British-born actress and onetime pop singer Tracey Ullman. It debuted on April 5, 1987 as the Fox network's second primetime series after Married... with Children (1987–1997), and ran until May 26, 1990. The show is produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. The show blended sketch comedy shorts with many musical numbers, featuring choreography by Paula Abdul. The show also produced The Simpsons shorts before it spun off into its own show, which was also produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television.20 years of Simpsons
NYR
Overview:
A short French documentary to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the show.Classic Albums
7.7
Overview:
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
6.9
Overview:
A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.The Simpsons: Yellow Planet
NYR
Overview:
The Simpsons become the protagonists of a National Geographic-style mockumentary, showing daily life and human behavior from a wild and natural perspective.A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
7
Overview:
Julie Walters tells the story of how Morph, Shaun the Sheep and that cheese-loving man Wallace and his dog Gromit first came to life.Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
7
Overview:
Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
6.9
Overview:
The residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.Prisoners of Gravity
5.7
Overview:
Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.The Seventh Python
NYR
Overview:
Sean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a nonfiction musical feature film based on the life, work and unplanned career of musical satirist Neil Innes. The Seventh Python traces one man’s winding path of whimsy as he flirts with destiny at the edge of fame with incredibly influential and unusually lasting work that keeps one foot each planted in the worlds of comedy and rock ‘n’ roll. From the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band to Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Rutles, to his Ego Warrior campaign and his insistence on wearing a plastic duck on his head, Neil Innes has proven to be the greatest musical comedy satirist of the past fifty years.Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
5.738
Overview:
On their way to daycare, Homer loses track of Maggie who hops in Grogu's hovering pram for a hyperspace-hopping adventure across the galaxy. Facing a squadron of Imperial TIE fighters, Maggie brings the battle to Springfield in this epic short celebrating all things Star Wars.The Simpsons: America's First Family
10
Overview:
The Simpsons: America's First Family is a 50 minute program which features the production of The Simpsons, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the series.Olive, The Other Reindeer
6.8
Overview:
After mis-hearing a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured reindeer, Olive the dog decides to travel to the North Pole and volunteer to be a replacement. Unfortunately, Olive must deal with an evil postman who's tired of handling all the extra Christmas mail. Will Martini the penguin be able to help Olive realize her dream?Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
6.6
Overview:
In a daycare far, far away… but still in Springfield, Maggie is on an epic quest for her stolen pacifier. Her adventure brings her face-to-face with young Padawans, Sith Lords, familiar droids, Rebel scum, and an ultimate battle against the dark side, in this original short celebrating the Star Wars galaxy.Acting
TBADreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story as Self
2022It Came From Aquarius Records as Himself
2021Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! as Self
2021Emily @ the Edge of Chaos as Aldo Leopold (voice)
2015A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman as Self - Creator of 'The Simpsons'
2015I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! as Himself
2015Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents as Himself
2014Sex and Broadcasting as Self
2014I Know That Voice as Self
2013Da Suisa (1 Episode) as (Archivo)
2013The '80s: The Decade That Made Us (1 Episode) as Self - Creator: The Simpsons
2013The One and Only June Foray as Self
2011Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope as Self
2011Portlandia (1 Episode) as Matt Groening
2010The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! as Self
200920 years of Simpsons as Self - Simpsons Creator
2008The Seventh Python as Self
2007Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary as Self
2006The Devil and Daniel Johnston as Self
2006Tales of the Rat Fink as Finkster (voice)
2004Hair High as Will (voice)
2004Comic Book: The Movie as Matt Groening
2001Richard & Judy (1 Episode) as Self
2000The Making of Olive, The Other Reindeer as Self
2000The Beatles Revolution as Self
2000Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation as Self
2000The Simpsons: America's First Family as Self
1999Olive, The Other Reindeer as Arturo (voice)
1999Yesterday's Tomorrows as Self
1999Futurama: Welcome to the World of Tomorrow as Self
1999Futurama (1 Episode) as Self (voice)
1997The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart as Himself
1997Classic Albums (1 Episode) as Self
1996The Daily Show (1 Episode) as Self
1994Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1 Episode) as Unknown
1994An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa as Self (archive footage)
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1993The Revenge of the Dead Indians as Himself
1992The Magical World of Chuck Jones as Self
1992The Rock Bottom Remainders as Self
1991Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko as Self
1989The Simpsons (2 Episodes) as Matt Groening (voice)
1989Prisoners of Gravity (1 Episode) as Self
1972Drugs: Killers or Dillers? as Unknown
1970The Salmon Street Saga as Unknown
1969The Story as Himself
Writing
2025The Simpsons: Yellow Planet ... Writer
2025The Simpsons: The Past and the Furious ... Writer
2023Steamlyannaya Hamonika ... Original Series Creator
2022Worker and Parasite: Nap at Work ... Original Concept
2020Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" ... Writer
2018Disenchantment (2 Episodes) ... Writer
2016Planet of the Couches ... Writer
2012Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" ... Writer
2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder ... Original Series Creator
2008Futurama: Bender's Game ... Original Series Creator
2008Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs ... Original Series Creator
2007Futurama: Bender's Big Score ... Original Series Creator
2007The Simpsons Movie ... Screenplay
2003The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror ... Writer
1999Futurama (3 Episodes) ... Writer
1999The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV ... Scenario Writer
1989The Simpsons (15 Episodes) ... Writer
1987The Tracey Ullman Show (81 Episodes) ... Writer
Production
2024The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful ... Producer, Executive Producer
2024The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... Producer
2024May the 12th Be with You ... Producer
2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" ... Producer
2022Welcome to the Club ... Producer
2022When Billie Met Lisa ... Producer
2021The Simpsons in Plusaversary ... Producer
2021The Simpsons | Balenciaga ... Producer
2021The Good, the Bart, and the Loki ... Producer
2021Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap" ... Producer
2020Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" ... Producer
2018Disenchantment (20 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2012Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" ... Producer
2010The Adventures of Delivery-Boy Man ... Executive Producer
2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder ... Executive Producer
2008Futurama: Bender's Game ... Executive Producer
2008Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs ... Executive Producer
2007Futurama: Bender's Big Score ... Executive Producer
2007A Terrifying Message from Al Gore ... Producer
2007The Simpsons Movie ... Producer
2000The Making of Olive, The Other Reindeer ... Executive Producer
1999Olive, The Other Reindeer ... Executive Producer
1999Futurama (154 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
1989The Simpsons (411, 10 Episode) ... Executive Producer, Development Manager
Directing
2004The Simpsons - On Your Marks, Get Set, D'oh! ... Director
1972Drugs: Killers or Dillers? ... Director
Crew
1994Duckman (1 Episode) ... Thanks
Visual Effects
1989The Simpsons (5 Episodes) ... Character Designer
Editing
1972Drugs: Killers or Dillers? ... Editor