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Al Jean

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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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  • Won 9 Primetime Emmys

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Jon Hamm, Al Jean, and Stephanie Gillis in Mad Men (2007)
Matt Groening and Al Jean at an event for The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons Movie panel
Al Jean at an event for The Simpsons Movie (2007)

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Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons
8.7
TV Series
  • Producer(showrunner)
Julie Kavner and 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
The Critic (1994)
The Critic
7.9
TV Series
  • Producer

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Producer

  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    • (showrunner) ...
  • The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad (2022)
    The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad
    • (produced by)
  • The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club (2022)
    The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club
    • (produced by)
  • When Billie Met Lisa (2022)
    When Billie Met Lisa
    • (produced by)
  • Te Deseo Lo Mejor (2021)
    Te Deseo Lo Mejor
    • (uncredited)
  • The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)
    The Simpsons in Plusaversary
    • (produced by)
  • Balenciaga (2021)
    Balenciaga
    • (uncredited)
  • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
    The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
    • (produced by)
  • The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021)
    The Force Awakens from Its Nap
    • (produced by)
  • Playdate with Destiny (2020)
    Playdate with Destiny
    • (produced by)
  • Planet of the Couches (2016)
    Planet of the Couches
  • Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
    Trumptastic Voyage
    • (uncredited)
  • The Simpsons Take the Bowl (2014)
    The Simpsons Take the Bowl
  • The Longest Daycare (2012)
    The Longest Daycare
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons Ride (2008)
    The Simpsons Ride

Writer

  • The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad (2022)
    The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad
  • The Simpsons: Nazis on Tap
  • The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club (2022)
    The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club
  • When Billie Met Lisa (2022)
    When Billie Met Lisa
  • Te Deseo Lo Mejor (2021)
    Te Deseo Lo Mejor
    • (uncredited)
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
  • The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021)
    The Simpsons in Plusaversary
  • Balenciaga (2021)
    Balenciaga
    • (uncredited)
  • The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
    The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
  • The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021)
    The Force Awakens from Its Nap
  • Playdate with Destiny (2020)
    Playdate with Destiny
  • Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
    Trumptastic Voyage
    • (uncredited)
  • The Longest Daycare (2012)
    The Longest Daycare
  • Dan Aykroyd, Jim Carrey, Ron Howard, Chevy Chase, Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Fred Armisen, Darrell Hammond, and Maya Rudolph in Presidential Reunion (2010)
    Presidential Reunion
  • Julie Kavner and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons Movie (2007)
    The Simpsons Movie

Additional Crew

  • Paul Fusco and Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in ALF (1986)
    ALF
  • Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, and David Rasche in Sledge Hammer! (1986)
    Sledge Hammer!

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Former "Simpsons" Writers Who Shaped Comedy
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Former "Simpsons" Writers Who Shaped Comedy

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    • January 9, 1961
    • Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
    • Stephanie Gillis2002 - present

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

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