Matt Selman Bio | Wiki
Matt Selman is an American writer and producer. He is known for The Simpsons in 1989, The Simpsons Movie in 2007, and The Simpsons Game in 2007. After considering a career in journalism, Matt decided to try to become a television writer.
After two years of failed spec scripts, he was eventually hired to write an episode of Seinfeld in 1996. As of 2020, he is a joint showrunner with Al Jean. Previously, Matt wrote for Time.com’s Techland “Nerd World” blog alongside Lev Grossman. He is also the creator and writer of the Icebox.com webtoon “Superhero Roommate.”
Additionally, Matt also has written jokes for many animated movies and appeared alongside Groening and voice actor Hank Azaria to judge on a The Simpsons-themed challenge on an episode of Top Chef: Masters in 2010. He has also co-written the 2007 film adaptation of the show, as well as co-writing the video games The Simpsons: Road Rage, and The Simpsons Game.
Matt Selman Age
Matt September 9, 1971, in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States. He is 51 years old.
Matt Selman Height
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx. 1.75 m).
Matt Selman Family
He was born and raised in Watertown, Massachusetts by his parents. Matt holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. He has, however, not shared information about his parents and/or siblings.
Matt Selman Wife
Matt is married to his lovely wife Renee Ridgeley. Together, the couple shares two daughters.
Matt Selman Education
He graduated from Beaver Country Day School in 1989. Later, Matt studied history at the University of Pennsylvania. After college, he served as Editor-in-Chief for 34th Street Magazine.
Matt Selman Simpsons
In 1997, Matt joined the writing staff of The Simpsons, where he rose to the position of executive producer. He has written or co-written 28 episodes of the show, including “Natural Born Kissers”. The show’s creator Matt Groening listed as his eighth favorite episode in 2000, “Behind the Laughter”, “Sky Police”, “Trilogy of Error”, and “The Food Wife”.
Additionally, Matt has also co-written the 2007 film adaptation of the show, as well as co-writing the video games The Simpsons: Road Rage, The Simpsons Game, and The Simpsons Hit and Run.
Matt has received six Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the show, sharing them with the other producers. He received an Annie Award in 1999 for writing “Simpsons Bible Stories” and a Writers Guild of America Award in 2004 for writing the episode “The Dad Who Knew Too Little”. In his writing of The Simpsons, Matt said:
“The hardest thing is we have to try and make each episode as good as everything that’s come before it. We have a legacy of greatness, and you don’t want to be the person that ruins The Simpsons.”
Matt Selman Salary
He serves as a writer and producer. Therefore, he earns a decent income. Matt’s average salary is $85,723 per year.
Matt Selman Net Worth
He earns his wealth through his career. Therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Matt’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
Is Matt Selman Married
Yes. Matt is married to his lovely wife Renee Ridgeley. Together, the couple shares two daughters.