Matt Weitzman

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Matt Weitzman
Matt Weitzman at the 2007 Comic Con in San Diego, California.
Born	Matthew Weitzman Los Angeles, California, United States

Matt Weitzman (born November 13th) is one of the creators of American Dad!, and one of the original writers of Family Guy. Matt has written on 12 TV shows including, Daddy Dearest, Off Centre and Damon (Damon Wayons). He has also written several films including "Freebie."

Matt Weitzman was born November 13th in Los Angeles, California. His father is Lew Weitzman, a long time literary agent for over 40 years. Matt graduated from American University with a communications degree. Shortly after college he pursued acting with some success, then later began writing for television sitcoms.

He has been on many live action shows, but more notable is the vast number of animated shows he has contributed to: Family Guy, (original writer), PJ's, Father of the Pride, and American Dad (which he co-created and show-run's.)

He has sold several feature film scripts and is in pre-production on another currently. He is represented by Aaron Kaplan (TV), and Cliff Roberts (film), at William Morris.

Currently, he is married with two children and lives in Los Angeles.

In 2000, He was nominated for an Emmy for his work on Family Guy. In 2006, American Dad was nominated for a GLAAD excellence in television award.

As a child, Matt was an avid comic book collector and reader of fantasy and science fiction. This is what he has called "inspiration" for upcoming projects.