Skip to content
Matt Groening

Matt Groening

Writing·1954·49 films

Matthew Abram Groening (/ˈɡreɪnɪŋ/ GRAY-ning; born February 15, 1954) is an American cartoonist, writer, producer, and animator. He is best known as the creator of the television series The Simpsons (1989–present), Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013, 2023–present), and Disenchantment (2018–2023), as well as the comic strip Life in Hell (1977–2012). The Simpsons is the longest-running American primetime television series in history, as well as the longest-running American animated series and sitcom.

As Writer

As Actor

The Devil and Daniel Johnston
The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006)Self
I Know That Voice
I Know That Voice (2014)Self
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)Self
Olive, the Other Reindeer
Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999)Arturo (voice)
Hair High
Hair High (2004)Will (voice)
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman (2015)Self - Creator of 'The Simpsons'
Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie (2004)Matt Groening
Beauty Is Embarrassing
Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012)Self
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents (2015)Himself
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010)Self
Sex and Broadcasting
Sex and Broadcasting (2014)Self
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation (2000)Self
Tales of the Rat Fink
Tales of the Rat Fink (2006)Finkster (voice)
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! (2021)Self
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992)Self
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! (2015)Himself
The Simpsons: America's First Family
The Simpsons: America's First Family (2000)Self
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999)Self
Futurama: Welcome to the World of Tomorrow
Futurama: Welcome to the World of Tomorrow (1999)Self
The Revenge of the Dead Indians
The Revenge of the Dead Indians (1993)Himself
It Came From Aquarius Records
It Came From Aquarius Records (2022)Self
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko (1991)Self
The Story
The Story (1969)Himself
The Rock Bottom Remainders
The Rock Bottom Remainders (1992)Self
The Residents - A Documentary
The Residents - A Documentary (2024)Matt Groening
The One and Only June Foray
The One and Only June Foray (2013)Self
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007)Self
The Making of Olive, The Other Reindeer
The Making of Olive, The Other Reindeer (2000)Self
The Seventh Python
The Seventh Python (2008)Self
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse StorySelf
Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
Emily @ the Edge of Chaos (2021)Aldo Leopold (voice)
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997)Himself
20 years of Simpsons
20 years of Simpsons (2009)Self - Simpsons Creator
Drugs: Killers or Dillers?
Drugs: Killers or Dillers? (1972)
The Simpsons: Live and Uncut!
The Simpsons: Live and Uncut! (1996)Self
The Salmon Street Saga
The Salmon Street Saga (1970)

As Director