Matt Weitzman

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Matt Weitzman
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Matt Weitzman at the 2010 Comic Con in San Diego.
Born
Matthew E. Weitzman

(1967-11-13) November 13, 1967 (age 53)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active2002–present
Spouse(s)Tessa Boam

Matt Weitzman (born November 13, 1967)[1] is an American producer and writer. He was one of the creators of American Dad! along with Seth MacFarlane and Mike Barker.[2] Barker and Weitzman were originally writers for Family Guy.

Weitzman has written on ten television shows, including Daddy Dearest, Off Centre and Damon.

Biography[]

Matt Weitzman was born in Los Angeles, California[1] and is Jewish.[3] Matt attended American University, where he became a brother of Alpha Epsilon Pi,[2].

Weitzman co-created American Dad![2] and was an original writer on Family Guy, a contributor on PJ's, and Father of the Pride.

He is married to Tessa Weitzman, daughter of screenwriter Jeffrey Boam.

In 2000, Weitzman was nominated for an Emmy for his work on Family Guy. Then in 2009 and 2012, American Dad! was nominated for an Emmys.[4] In 2006, American Dad! was nominated for a GLAAD excellence in television award.

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References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "California Births, 1905 - 1995". Archived from the original on 6 September 2012.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Notable Alumni". Alpha Epsilon Pi. Archived from the original on 16 July 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Jewish Journal: "Jews Get Geek on at Comic-Con" by Adam Wills July 22, 2009
  4. ^ "Matt Weitzman ..." emmys.com. Television Academy. Retrieved 2 April 2021. Outstanding Animated Program

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