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Matt Selman

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Matt Selman at an event for The Simpsons (1989)
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Matt Selman is an American screenwriter and producer from Watertown, Massachusetts known for producing and writing various episodes of The Simpsons. He also created the Icebox series Superhero Roommate, worked on The Angry Birds Movie and had written various Simpsons video games including Hit & Run, Road Rage and The Simpsons Game.
BornSeptember 9, 1971
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BornSeptember 9, 1971
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    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 9 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Known for

    Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons Movie (2007)
    The Simpsons Movie
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 2007
    The Simpsons Game (2007)
    The Simpsons Game
    7.4
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 2007
    Jason Sudeikis, Danny McBride, and Josh Gad in The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
    The Angry Birds Movie
    6.3
    • Additional Crew
    • 2016

    Credits

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    Producer

    • Obie and the Specter
      • executive producer
      • Completed
      • Short
      • 2026
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer (showrunner) ...
      • 1998–2026
    • Will Ferrell and Harry Shearer in Mr. Burns and Mr. Monopoly's Excellent Rivalry (2026)
      Mr. Burns and Mr. Monopoly's Excellent Rivalry
      5.5
      Short
      • executive producer (uncredited)
      • 2026
    • Dan Castellaneta and Bernhard Raimann in 2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule Release with the Simpsons (2026)
      2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule Release with the Simpsons
      6.2
      TV Special
      • executive producer (uncredited)
      • 2026
    • The Simpsons Funday Football (2024)
      The Simpsons Funday Football
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024)
      The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
      5.4
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2024
    • May the 12th Be with You (2024)
      May the 12th Be with You
      4.7
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2024
    • Rogue Not Quite One (2023)
      Rogue Not Quite One
      5.6
      TV Special
      • produced by
      • 2023
    • Julie Kavner, Andrea Bocelli, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Matteo Bocelli, and Virginia Bocelli in Feliz Navidad (2022)
      Feliz Navidad
      5.4
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2022
    • Nancy Cartwright and Dawnn Lewis in Welcome to the Club (2022)
      Welcome to the Club
      5.3
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2022
    • Yeardley Smith and Billie Eilish in When Billie Met Lisa (2022)
      When Billie Met Lisa
      5.1
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2022
    • Hank Azaria and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)
      The Simpsons in Plusaversary
      5.1
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2021
    • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
      The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
      6.1
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2021
    • The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021)
      The Force Awakens from Its Nap
      6.1
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2021
    • Playdate with Destiny (2020)
      Playdate with Destiny
      6.7
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2020
    • Planet of the Couches (2016)
      Planet of the Couches
      6.2
      TV Short
      • executive producer
      • 2016

    Writer

    • Flanimals
      • screenplay
      • Production Unknown
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • story editor
      • executive story editor (as Selmanimal) ...
      • 1997–2024
    • Playdate with Destiny (2020)
      Playdate with Destiny
      6.7
      Short
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons: Tapped Out (2012)
      The Simpsons: Tapped Out
      7.6
      Video Game
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 2012
    • The Simpsons Game (2007)
      The Simpsons Game
      7.4
      Video Game
      • head writer
      • 2007
    • Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons Movie (2007)
      The Simpsons Movie
      7.3
      • screenplay by
      • 2007
    • Hank Azaria, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003)
      The Simpsons: Hit & Run
      8.3
      Video Game
      • story & dialogue
      • 2003
    • The Simpsons: Skateboarding (2002)
      The Simpsons: Skateboarding
      3.6
      Video Game
      • dialogue written by
      • 2002
    • The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001)
      The Simpsons: Road Rage
      7.3
      Video Game
      • dialogue written by
      • 2001
    • Superhero Roommate (2000)
      Superhero Roommate
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • created by
      • 2000
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
      Seinfeld
      8.8
      TV Series
      • story by
      • 1996

    Additional Crew

    • Adam Sandler in Leo (2023)
      Leo
      7.0
      • creative consultant
      • 2023
    • Jason Sudeikis, Danny McBride, and Josh Gad in The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
      The Angry Birds Movie
      6.3
      • creative consultant
      • 2016
    • The Simpsons Game (2007)
      The Simpsons Game
      7.4
      Video Game
      • voice director
      • 2007
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
      Seinfeld
      8.8
      TV Series
      • program consultant
      • 1995

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    Funny Tweets

    Personal details

    • Official site
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    • Alternative names
      • Padded Cellman
    • Born
      • September 9, 1971
      • Watertown, Massachusetts, USA
    • Spouse
      • Renee Ridgeley? - present (2 children)

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