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Matthew Lillard

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Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lyn Lillard is an esteemed American actor, known for his significant film work and remarkable contributions to the field of animation. Born on January 24, 1970, the versatile actor has made a solid mark in the industry. His performances span a wide range of genres including comedy, drama, and horror, with several noteworthy roles that are still loved by audiences worldwide. His work includes roles such as Chip Sutphin in 'Serial Mom', Emmanuel 'Cereal Killer' Goldstein in 'Hackers', Stu Macher in 'Scream', and Brock Hudson in 'She's All That'. However, Lillard is particularly renowned for bringing to life the character of Shaggy Rogers in the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise, taking over the animated role after the retirement of voice actor Casey Kasem in 2009. He's also recognized for his role as William Afton in 'Five Nights at Freddy's', which catapulted him into his 'Renaissance era', gaining him the title of a 'scream king' in the genre.

Lillard was born in Lansing, Michigan and matured both personally and professionally in Tustin, California. He attended the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts and embarked on his career journey on SK8-TV. His ability to seamlessly blend comedy and drama has been evident in performances such as 'The Descendants', 'Trouble with the Curve', and the TV series 'Good Girls'. Lillard also ventured into directing with the drama 'Fat Kid Rules the World'. Beyond acting, he co-founded companies Beadle and Grimms and Find Familiar Spirits, and remains an active participant in the world of Dungeons and Dragons.

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Given Name: Matthew Lyn Lillard

Born: Lansing, Michigan, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: January 24, 1970

Occupations: Actor, Director

Years Active: 1990-present

Children: 3

Spouses: Heather Helm

Movies Featuring Matthew Lillard

Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

He's All That

He's All That

SLC Punk!

SLC Punk!

Trouble with the Curve

Trouble with the Curve

Serial Mom

Serial Mom

Match

Match

Wicker Park

Wicker Park

The Groomsmen

The Groomsmen

Without a Paddle

Without a Paddle

Scooby-Doo

Scooby-Doo

Wing Commander: Space Will Never Be the Same

Wing Commander: Space Will Never Be the Same

Without Limits

Without Limits

Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights at Freddy's

The Life of Chuck

The Life of Chuck

Messages Deleted

Messages Deleted

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo

Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare

Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare

Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays

Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays

Abominable Christmas

Abominable Christmas

Return to Nim’s Island

Return to Nim’s Island

Axel: The Biggest Little Hero

Axel: The Biggest Little Hero

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright

Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace

Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace

A Monsterous Holiday

A Monsterous Holiday

The Naughty List

The Naughty List

Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire

Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire

Dear Dracula

Dear Dracula

Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon

Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon

Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map

Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map

Blow Me

Blow Me

Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur

Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur

Big Top Scooby-Doo!

Big Top Scooby-Doo!

Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery

Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery

Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals

Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals

Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy

Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy

Under Wraps

Under Wraps

Scream: The Inside Story

Scream: The Inside Story

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective

Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness

Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness

Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games

Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Knight Time Terror

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Knight Time Terror

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood

Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon

Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon

Scooby-Doo! Shaggy’s Showdown

Scooby-Doo! Shaggy’s Showdown

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash

Scooby-Doo! and the Beach Beastie

Scooby-Doo! and the Beach Beastie

Six L.A. Love Stories

Six L.A. Love Stories

Twin Peaks: The Return

Twin Peaks: The Return

The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers

The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers

Halfway There

Halfway There

Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost

Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost

The Phantom 52

The Phantom 52

Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island

Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island

True Hollywood Story: Scream

True Hollywood Story: Scream

Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery

Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery

Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost

Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost

Spanish Judges

Spanish Judges

Finder’s Fee

Finder’s Fee

It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

Dish Dogs

Dish Dogs

13 Graves

13 Graves

Area 57

Area 57

Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College

Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas

Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas

Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob

Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob

Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms

Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms

Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog

Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog

The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!

The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!

The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special

The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!

Telling You

Telling You

The Curve

The Curve

The Devil’s Child

The Devil’s Child

Animal Room

Animal Room

National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer

National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer

Mad Love

Mad Love

If These Walls Could Talk

If These Walls Could Talk

Wing Commander

Wing Commander

Adventure Never Ends: A Tabletop Saga

Adventure Never Ends: A Tabletop Saga

Tarantella

Tarantella

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!

Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!

Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!

Vanishing Son IV

Vanishing Son IV

All’s Faire in Love

All’s Faire in Love

Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Five Nights at Freddy's 2

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