Matt Groening

Animator and creator of The Simpsons

Matt Groening - Animator and creator of The Simpsons
Born

February 15th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American animator, producer, and screenwriter created the animated television series The Simpsons, which debuted in 1989. The series gained widespread acclaim for its satirical depiction of American life, society, and culture. Groening also created the comic strip Life in Hell, which was published from 1977 to 2012. In 1999, he co-created the animated series Futurama, set in a sci-fi universe. Throughout his career, contributions to animation and storytelling have garnered numerous awards and accolades.

Created The Simpsons

Co-created Futurama

Produced Life in Hell

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