John Frink

Career overview

John Frink is an American television writer and producer known for his work on the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. Born in Whitesboro, New York, Frink has contributed to the television and film industry through both writing and producing credits. Among his notable projects are the television series The Simpsons, as well as feature films including The Simpsons Movie in 2007 and The Angry Birds Movie in 2016.

Throughout his career in television, Frink has written several episodes of The Simpsons, many of which he co-wrote with his former writing partner Don Payne. Before their work on the animated series, Frink and Payne began their television writing career on the short-lived sitcom Hope and Gloria. Frink has continued his involvement with The Simpsons over the years, serving in roles as both a writer and an executive producer. Additionally, the character Professor Frink from The Simpsons was named after him.