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John Swartzwelder

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John Swartzwelder was born on 8 February 1949 in the USA. He is a writer and producer, known for The Simpsons Movie (2007), The Simpsons (1989) and The Dictator (1988).
BornFebruary 8, 1949
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

    Known for

    Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons Movie (2007)
    The Simpsons Movie
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 2007
    Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Additional Crew
    The Dictator
    TV Series
    • Writer
    George C. Scott and Carlin Glynn in Mr. President (1987)
    Mr. President
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • consultant
      • 1994–2003

    Writer

    • The Dictator
      • written by
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 1988
    • Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons Movie (2007)
      The Simpsons Movie
      7.3
      • screenplay by
      • 2007
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • teleplay by
      • story editor
      • 1990–2003
    • Brian Doyle-Murray in Pistol Pete (1996)
      Pistol Pete
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Sunday Night with Larry King (1990)
      Sunday Night with Larry King
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1990
    • George C. Scott and Carlin Glynn in Mr. President (1987)
      Mr. President
      6.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1988
    • Women in Prison (1987)
      Women in Prison
      7.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1988
    • Nightlife (1986)
      Nightlife
      5.3
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1987
    • Saturday Night Live (1975)
      Saturday Night Live
      8.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1985–1986

    Producer

    • Brian Doyle-Murray in Pistol Pete (1996)
      Pistol Pete
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1996
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • producer
      • co-producer
      • 1991–1994

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • JohnSwartzwelder.com
      • Kennydale Books
    • Alternative names
      • Scary John Swartzwelder
    • Height
      • 6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
    • Born
      • February 8, 1949
      • USA
    • Other works
      Commercial: Kitty Salmon - Further Adventures of Kitty, Written by John Swartzwelder

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      Famous for being reclusive, he has steadfastly refused to participate in any commentary for the Simpsons DVDs.

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