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Al Jean

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  • Writer
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Writer/producer Al Jean, discussing The Simpsons Movie at Comic-Con 2007.
Al Jean was born on 9 January 1961 in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The Simpsons (1989), The Simpsons Movie (2007) and It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986). He has been married to Stephanie Gillis since 2002.
BornJanuary 9, 1961
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BornJanuary 9, 1961
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    • Won 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 13 wins & 34 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
    • Producer
    • 2007
    It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986)
    It's Garry Shandling's Show.
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Teen Angel (1997)
    Teen Angel
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Producer

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    Producer

    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • executive producer
      • executive producer (showrunner, showrunner) ...
      • 1989–2025
    • The Simpsons Funday Football (2024)
      The Simpsons Funday Football
      6.2
      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
      4.6
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2024
    • Rogue Not Quite One (2023)
      Rogue Not Quite One
      5.6
      TV Special
      • produced by
      • 2023
    • 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
    • Te Deseo Lo Mejor (2021)
      Te Deseo Lo Mejor
      4.7
      Music Video
      • executive producer (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Hank Azaria and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)
      The Simpsons in Plusaversary
      5.1
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2021
    • Balenciaga (2021)
      Balenciaga
      6.2
      Short
      • producer (uncredited)
      • 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

    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • story by
      • 1990–2025
    • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024)
      The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
      5.4
      Short
      • written by
      • 2024
    • May the 12th Be with You (2024)
      May the 12th Be with You
      4.6
      Short
      • written by
      • 2024
    • Rogue Not Quite One (2023)
      Rogue Not Quite One
      5.6
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2023
    • Feliz Navidad (2022)
      Feliz Navidad
      5.4
      Short
      • written by
      • 2022
    • Nancy Cartwright and Dawnn Lewis in Welcome to the Club (2022)
      Welcome to the Club
      5.3
      Short
      • written by
      • 2022
    • Yeardley Smith and Billie Eilish in When Billie Met Lisa (2022)
      When Billie Met Lisa
      5.1
      Short
      • written by
      • 2022
    • Te Deseo Lo Mejor (2021)
      Te Deseo Lo Mejor
      4.7
      Music Video
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Hank Azaria and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)
      The Simpsons in Plusaversary
      5.1
      Short
      • written by
      • 2021
    • Balenciaga (2021)
      Balenciaga
      6.2
      Short
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
      The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
      6.1
      Short
      • written by
      • 2021
    • The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021)
      The Force Awakens from Its Nap
      6.1
      Short
      • written by
      • 2021
    • Playdate with Destiny (2020)
      Playdate with Destiny
      6.7
      Short
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Trumptastic Voyage (2015)
      Trumptastic Voyage
      5.8
      TV Short
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • The Longest Daycare (2012)
      The Longest Daycare
      7.2
      Short
      • written by
      • 2012

    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
    • Paul Fusco and Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in ALF (1986)
      ALF
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive story editor
      • 1987–1988
    • Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, and David Rasche in Sledge Hammer! (1986)
      Sledge Hammer!
      8.1
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1986–1987
    • Nine to Five (1982)
      Nine to Five
      6.3
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • 1983

    Videos1

    Former "Simpsons" Writers Who Shaped Comedy
    Video 3:34
    Former "Simpsons" Writers Who Shaped Comedy

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • @AlJean on Twitter - 5 Years After Everyone Else
    • Height
      • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
    • Born
      • January 9, 1961
      • Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
    • Spouse
      • Stephanie Gillis2002 - present
    • Children
        Violet Jean

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Entered Harvard University at age 16, and graduated with a degree in mathematics.

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      64 years old
    • When was Al Jean born?
      January 9, 1961
    • Where was Al Jean born?
      Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
    • What is Al Jean's birth name?
      Alfred Ernest Jean III
    • How tall is Al Jean?
      6 feet 2 inches, or 1.88 meters

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