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About Matt Groening

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Matthew Abram Groening (pronounced /ˈɡreɪnɪŋ/ GRAY-ning) (born February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon) is an American cartoonist, screenwriter and producer. He is the creator of the comic strip Life in Hell and the television series The Simpsons and Futurama. Groening made his first professional cartoon sale of Life in Hell to the avant-garde Wet... Full Article

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Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' draws his character Bart Simpson for fans as he is honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th.
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  1. Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' draws his character Bart Simpson for fans as he is honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' draws his character Bart Simpson for fans as he is honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th.

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  2. A fan holds a Simpsons character at a ceremony honoring cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    A fan holds a Simpsons character at a ceremony honoring cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th.

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  3. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Matt Groening at Matt Groening Hollywood Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony held on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Matt Groening at Matt Groening Hollywood Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony held on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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  4. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Nancy Cartwright, Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, and Hank Azaria at Matt Groening Hollywood Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony held on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Nancy Cartwright, Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, and Hank Azaria at Matt Groening Hollywood Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony held on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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  5. Cartoonist Matt Groening's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Cartoonist Matt Groening's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th.

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  6. Actors Nancy Cartwright (L), Yeardley Smith (2R) and Hank Azaria (R) pose with Matt Groening (2L), creator of 'The Simpsons' at a ceremony honoring Groening with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Actors Nancy Cartwright (L), Yeardley Smith (2R) and Hank Azaria (R) pose with Matt Groening (2L), creator of 'The Simpsons' at a ceremony honoring Groening with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The...

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  7. Tourists on a sightseeing bus take photos as they pass by the star ceremony honoring cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Tourists on a sightseeing bus take photos as they pass by the star ceremony honoring cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th.

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  8. Bart (R) and Homer from 'The Simpsons' ham it up as Simpsons' creator Matt Groening is honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Bart (R) and Homer from 'The Simpsons' ham it up as Simpsons' creator Matt Groening is honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th.

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  9. Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' poses with his characters Bart (L) and Homer Simpson as he is honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' poses with his characters Bart (L) and Homer Simpson as he is honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on...

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  10. Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons' reacts as his star is unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Behind Groening are 'Simpsons' voice actors Nancy Cartwright (L), Yeardley Smith (2R) and Hank Azaria (3L). The 500th episode of... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons' reacts as his star is unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Behind Groening are 'Simpsons' voice actors Nancy Cartwright (L), Yeardley Smith (2R) and Hank Azaria (3L). The 500th episode of...

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  11. Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' reacts at a ceremony honoring him with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' reacts at a ceremony honoring him with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th.

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  12. Fans hold out Simpsons dolls as "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, right, signs autographs after he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of Fame star on Hollywood... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Fans hold out Simpsons dolls as "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, right, signs autographs after he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of Fame star on Hollywood...

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  13. Matt Groening, left, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," draws his character Bart Simpson for a fan after he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Matt Groening, left, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," draws his character Bart Simpson for a fan after he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of...

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  14. Matt Groening, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," poses on his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of Fame star on Hollywood Boulevard. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Matt Groening, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," poses on his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of Fame star on Hollywood Boulevard.

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  15. Matt Groening, creator of the animated series "The Simpsons," poses with his character creations Bart Simpson, left, and Homer Simpson after he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Matt Groening, creator of the animated series "The Simpsons," poses with his character creations Bart Simpson, left, and Homer Simpson after he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The...

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  16. Matt Groening, third from left, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," is joined by the show's voice actors, from second left, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria as well as characters Bart Simpson, left, and Homer Simpson after Groening received a star... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Matt Groening, third from left, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," is joined by the show's voice actors, from second left, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria as well as characters Bart Simpson, left, and Homer Simpson after Groening received a star...

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  17. Matt Groening, second from left, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," is joined by voice actors from the show, from left, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria as he poses with a replica of his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Matt Groening, second from left, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," is joined by voice actors from the show, from left, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria as he poses with a replica of his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles,...

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  18. Matt Groening, center, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," poses with a replica of his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Posing behind him are Nancy Cartwright, left, voice of Bart Simpson on the show, and Yeardley... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Matt Groening, center, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," poses with a replica of his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Posing behind him are Nancy Cartwright, left, voice of Bart Simpson on the show, and Yeardley...

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  19. Matt Groening, creator of "The Simpsons," addresses the crowd during a ceremony to award him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of Fame star on Hollywood Boulevard. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Matt Groening, creator of "The Simpsons," addresses the crowd during a ceremony to award him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of Fame star on Hollywood Boulevard.

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  20. Matt Groening, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," acknowledges fans before he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of Fame star on Hollywood Boulevard. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Matt Groening, creator of the animated television series "The Simpsons," acknowledges fans before he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Groening's star is located just steps away from The Simpsons' Walk of Fame star on Hollywood Boulevard.

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  21. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Creator/Executive Producer Matt Groening FOX's 'The Simpsons' 500th Episode Celebration at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on February 13, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 days ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Creator/Executive Producer Matt Groening FOX's 'The Simpsons' 500th Episode Celebration at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on February 13, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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  22. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: From L to R: Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright, Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Homer Simpson attend the ceremony honoring Matt Groening with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: From L to R: Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright, Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Homer Simpson attend the ceremony honoring Matt Groening with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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  23. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Homer and Bart Simpson attend the ceremony honoring Matt Groening with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fameon February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Homer and Bart Simpson attend the ceremony honoring Matt Groening with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fameon February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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  24. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: From L to R: Nancy Cartwright, Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, and Hank Azaria attend the ceremony honoring Matt Groening with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: From L to R: Nancy Cartwright, Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, and Hank Azaria attend the ceremony honoring Matt Groening with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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  25. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: From L to R: Bart Simpson, Matt Groening, Homer Simpson attendthe ceremony honoring Matt Groening with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: From L to R: Bart Simpson, Matt Groening, Homer Simpson attendthe ceremony honoring Matt Groening with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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Cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons,' draws his character Bart Simpson for fans as he is honored with the 2,459th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, California. The 500th episode of the 'The Simpsons' will air in the US on February 19th.

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