Matt Groening
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Matt Groening
Summary
Matt Groening is a human[1]. His place of birth was Portland[2]. He was born on February 15, 1954[3]. He worked as an animator[4], author[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], and comics artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,119 views/month, #4,679 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Matt Groening was born in Portland[2].
- Matt Groening was born on February 15, 1954[3].
- Matt Groening was born on 1954[10].
- Matt Groening's father was Homer Groening[11].
- Matt Groening's mother was Margaret Ruth Wiggum[12].
- Matt Groening held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Matt Groening's native language[14].
- Matt Groening's professions included animator[4].
- Matt Groening's professions included author[5].
- Matt Groening worked as a film producer[6].
- Matt Groening's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Matt Groening's professions included comics artist[8].
- Matt Groening worked as an actor[15].
- Matt Groening's field of work was cartoonist[16].
- Matt Groening was educated at Evergreen State College[17].
- Matt Groening was educated at Everett High School[18].
- A notable work attributed to Matt Groening is The Simpsons[19].
- Matt Groening received the Winsor McCay Award[20].
- Matt Groening received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program[21].
- Matt Groening received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
- Matt Groening received the Umweltmedienpreis[23].
- Matt Groening received the Reuben Award[24].
- Matt Groening received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[25].
- Matt Groening was a member of Writers Guild of America West[26].
- Matt Groening's religion is recorded as agnosticism[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1954-02-15[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 606f0e65-6644-49d4-aa49-9639fb8cea8a[31]
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Origins and Family
Matt Groening was born in Portland[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 15, 1954[3] and 1954[10]. His father was Homer Groening[11]. His mother was Margaret Ruth Wiggum[12]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Evergreen State College[17], a liberal arts college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1967[34] and Everett High School[18], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1880[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include animator[4], author[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], comics artist[8], and actor[15]. Matt Groening's field of work was cartoonist[16].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Matt Groening is The Simpsons[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Winsor McCay Award[20], an animation award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1972[40]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program[21], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1979[43]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[44], in United States[45]; Umweltmedienpreis[23], an award[46], in Germany[47]; Reuben Award[24], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1946[50]; and Will Eisner Hall of Fame[25], a hall of fame[51], in United States[52], founded in 1988[53].
Personal Life
Matt Groening's religion is recorded as agnosticism[27]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[54].
Why It Matters
Matt Groening ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,119 views/month, #4,679 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Works attributed to him include Life in Hell[57], a comic strip[58], founded in 1977[59].
FAQs
Where was Matt Groening born?
Born in Portland[2], Matt Groening…
Who were Matt Groening's parents?
Matt Groening's father was Homer Groening[11]. Matt Groening's mother was Margaret Ruth Wiggum[12].
What did Matt Groening do for work?
Matt Groening worked as animator[4], author[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], and comics artist[8].
Where did Matt Groening go to school?
Matt Groening was educated at Evergreen State College[17] and Everett High School[18].
What awards did Matt Groening receive?
Honors received include Winsor McCay Award[20], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program[21], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], and Umweltmedienpreis[23].