Matt Weitzman

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Matt Weitzman
Matt Weitzman at the 2010 Comic Con in San Diego.
Born	Matthew E. Weitzman November 13, 1967 (1967-11-13) (age 44) Los Angeles, California, United States
Years active	2002-present

Matt Weitzman (born November 13, 1967)^[1] is one of the creators of American Dad!, and one of the original writers of Family Guy. Matt has written on twelve television shows including Daddy Dearest, Off Centre and Damon. He has also written several films including Freebie.

Matt Weitzman was born in Los Angeles, California. His father is Lew Weitzman, a long time literary agent for over 40 years. Matt graduated from American University with a communications degree. Shortly after college he pursued acting with some success, then later began writing for television sitcoms.

He has been on many live action shows,^{[clarification needed]} but more notable is the vast number of animated shows he has contributed to: Family Guy, (original writer), PJ's, Father of the Pride, and American Dad! (which he co-created and show-run's.)

He has sold several feature film scripts and is currently in pre-production on another. He is represented by CAA.

He is currently separated. He has two children and lives in Los Angeles.

In 2000, He was nominated for an Emmy for his work on Family Guy. In 2006, American Dad! was nominated for a GLAAD excellence in television award. In 2009, American Dad! was nominated for an Emmy.

As a child, Matt was an avid comic book collector and reader of fantasy and science fiction. This is what he has called "inspiration" for upcoming projects.

See also

• American Dad!
• Pilot (American Dad!)
• Stan Knows Best

References

1. ^ California Births, 1905 - 1995, Matthew E. Weitzman

External links

• Matt Weitzman at the Internet Movie Database

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Date of birth	November 13, 1967
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