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Matthew Lillard(I)

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Matthew Lillard
An improv comedy spin on Dungeons and Dragons. Each episode intros a new party of intrepid 1st-level characters - who must battle the most vicious D&D monsters, which they stand no chance of defeating.
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Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! (2023– )
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Matthew Lillard was born in Lansing, Michigan, to Paula and Jeffrey Lillard. He lived with his family in Tustin, California, from first grade to high school graduation. The summer after high school, he was hired as an extra for Ghoulies III (1991). Matthew was the MC of the Nickelodeon program SK8 TV (1990) in 1989. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasedena, California. Along with a friend, Matthew started the Mean Street Ensemble theater company that functioned until 1991, when Matthew moved to New York to attend the theater school Circle in the Square.

Manager Bill Treusch got Matthew auditions for Serial Mother (1994). Matthew was cast as Chip and began another theater company called the Summoners.
BornJanuary 24, 1970
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  • BornJanuary 24, 1970
    IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,00060
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 13 nominations

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    Matthew Lillard in Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)
    Matthew Lillard and Andrea Moor in L'Ile de Nim 2 (2013)
    Matthew Lillard in L'Ile de Nim 2 (2013)
    Matthew Lillard, Dee Bradley Baker, Misha Collins, and Frank Welker in Supernatural (2005)
    Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Supernatural (2005)
    Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Stephen Stanton, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Supernatural (2005)
    Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in ScoobyNatural (2018)
    Matthew Lillard, Misha Collins, and Frank Welker in Supernatural (2005)
    Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Supernatural (2005)
    Matthew Lillard, Misha Collins, and Frank Welker in Supernatural (2005)
    Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Frank Welker in Supernatural (2005)
    Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Supernatural (2005)

    Known for:

    Matthew Lillard, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Neil Fanning in Scooby-Doo (2002)
    Scooby-Doo
    5.3
    • Shaggy
    • 2002
    SLC Punk! (1998)
    SLC Punk!
    7.4
    • Stevo
    • 1998
    George Clooney in The Descendants (2011)
    The Descendants
    7.3
    • Brian Speer
    • 2011
    Matthew Lillard, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Neil Fanning in Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent (2004)
    Scooby-Doo 2 : Les monstres se déchaînent
    5.2
    • Shaggy
    • 2004

    Credits

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    Actor

    • The Life of Chuck
      • Post-production
    • One Heart
      • Ben Hogan
      • In Production
    • Five Nights at Freddy's 2
      • William Afton, Springtrap
      • Pre-production
    • Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! (2023)
      Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!
      8.9
      TV Series
      • 2023
    • Kevin Foster, Jess Weiss, Artie Esposito, Amanda Maddock, Jade Kindar-Martin, Russ Walko, Brett O'Quinn, Sarah Sarang Oh, and Kellen Goff in Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)
      Five Nights at Freddy's
      5.5
      • Steve Raglan
      • William Afton
      • 2023
    • Tara Strong, Scott Menville, Hynden Walch, Greg Cipes, and Khary Payton in Teen Titans Go! (2013)
      Teen Titans Go!
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Shaggy Rogers (voice)
      • 2019–2023
    • Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga in True Lies (2023)
      True Lies
      5.2
      TV Series
      • The Wolf
      • 2023
    • Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! (2023)
      Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!
      6.1
      Video
      • Shaggy Rogers (voice)
      • 2023
    • Scoubidou sur l'île aux zombies (1998)
      Scooby-Doo! And the Mystery Pups
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Shaggy (voice)
      • 2023
    • Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Liam O'Brien, Matthew Mercer, and Marisha Ray in Critical Role (2015)
      Critical Role
      9.2
      TV Series
      • Agent Goldstein
      • Cereal Killer
      • 2020–2022
    • The Paloni Show! Halloween Special! (2022)
      The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!
      6.2
      TV Special
      • Chip (Slashtronaut) (voice)
      • 2022
    • Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! (2022)
      Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!
      5.8
      Video
      • Shaggy
      • Craggly
      • Captain Cutler (voice)
      • 2022
    • MultiVersus (2022)
      MultiVersus
      6.7
      Video Game
      • Shaggy Rogers (voice)
      • 2022
    • David Costabile, Jeffrey DeMunn, Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Corey Stoll, Kelly AuCoin, Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, and Dola Rashad in Billions (2016)
      Billions
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Ron Chestnut
      • 2022
    • Robot Chicken (2001)
      Robot Chicken
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Shaggy Rogers
      • Ryan
      • Logan's Friend #1 (voice) ...
      • 2005–2022
    • Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Marley Shelton, Dylan Minnette, Mason Gooding, Jack Quaid, Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Sonia Ammar, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mikey Madison in Scream (2022)
      Scream
      6.3
      • Flamethrower Ghostface (voice, uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Matthew Lillard, Grey Griffin, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Scooby-Doo et compagnie (2019)
      Scooby-Doo et compagnie
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Shaggy Rogers
      • Self
      • Chef (voice) ...
      • 2019–2021
    • Matthew Lillard, Marty Grabstein, and Frank Welker in Scooby-Doo! et Courage le chien froussard (2021)
      Scooby-Doo! et Courage le chien froussard
      6.3
      Video
      • Shaggy Rogers (voice)
      • 2021

    Producer

    • Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! (2023)
      Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!
      8.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Jacob Wysocki in Fat Kid Rules the World (2012)
      Fat Kid Rules the World
      6.4
      • producer
      • 2012
    • Spooner (2009)
      Spooner
      5.8
      • co-producer
      • 2009
    • One of Our Own (2007)
      One of Our Own
      6.3
      • co-producer
      • 2007
    • Spanish Judges (2000)
      Spanish Judges
      4.9
      • co-producer
      • 2000

    Director

    • Jacob Wysocki in Fat Kid Rules the World (2012)
      Fat Kid Rules the World
      6.4
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Come Home Soon (2009)
      Come Home Soon
      7.4
      Short
      • Director
      • 2009

    Videos98

    Stars of 'He's All That' Reveal There Are Too Many Easter Eggs to Count
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    Stars of 'He's All That' Reveal There Are Too Many Easter Eggs to Count
    Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
    Clip 1:08
    Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
    Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
    Clip 1:29
    Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
    Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
    Clip 2:23
    Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
    Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases! Clip #3
    Clip 0:54
    Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases! Clip #3
    "Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!" Clip #2
    Clip 0:49
    "Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!" Clip #2
    Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases! Clip #1
    Clip 0:42
    Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases! Clip #1
    The Descendants
    Clip 0:42
    The Descendants
    Without a Paddle: Blu-Ray
    Clip 1:01
    Without a Paddle: Blu-Ray
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Official Trailer
    'Five Nights at Freddy's' Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:02
    'Five Nights at Freddy's' Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:27
    Official Trailer

    Personal details

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      • Official Site
    • Alternative names
      • Matt Lillard
    • Height
      • 1.93 m
    • Born
      • January 24, 1970
      • Lansing, Michigan, USA
    • Spouse
      • Heather HelmAugust 26, 2000 - present (3 children)
    • Children
        Addison Grace
    • Parents
        Paula Lillard
    • Relatives
      • Amy Lillard(Sibling)
    • Other works
      (play) "Tracers" (1991)
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Interviews
      • 3 Articles
      • 1 Pictorial

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Was classmates with Paul Rudd at American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
    • Quotes
      I was like, what the hell is my life coming to? I'm a trained actor! I've done Shakespeare and here I am having farting contests with an imaginary dog!
    • Trademarks
        Towering height
    • Nickname
      • Matt

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