Matt Williams
- Known For
- Production
- Birthplace
- Evansville, Indiana, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–2026 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 52 credits in database
Biography
Matt Williams is a television writer, creator, and producer. He has produced the TV shows Roseanne and Home Improvement, and has written for The Cosby Show and A Different World. Williams has also written the screenplay for Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken and the play "Between Daylight and Boonville". Additionally, he directed and co-produced the feature film Where the Heart Is, and wrote and directed Walker Payne, starring Jason Patric, Drea De Matteo, and Sam Shepard. Williams is originally from Evansville, Indiana, and the TV show Roseanne uses pictures of places in Evansville.
Career overview
Matt Williams is a television writer, creator, and producer. He has produced several television shows, including Roseanne and Home Improvement. Williams has also worked on various film projects, such as What Women Want and the screenplay for Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken. Additionally, he has written for The Cosby Show and A Different World.
Williams has also ventured into playwriting, penning the play "Between Daylight and Boonville". Furthermore, he has directed and co-produced the feature film Where the Heart Is, starring Natalie Portman. Williams has also written and directed the film Walker Payne, which features Jason Patric, Drea De Matteo, and Sam Shepard.
Williams' work often incorporates elements of his hometown, Evansville, Indiana. The TV show Roseanne uses pictures of places in Evansville. His career spans multiple mediums, including television, film, and theater, showcasing his versatility as a writer and producer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
52 titles- Above the Below (2026) Producer
- Maintenance Required (2025) Producer
- Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (2025) Producer
- Upgraded (2024) Executive Producer
- How to Date Billy Walsh (2024) Producer
- Robin and the Hoods (2024) Producer
- Unwelcome (2023) Executive Producer
- Bank of Dave (2023) Producer
- Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose (2023) Executive Producer
- Book of Love (2022) Executive Producer
- Save the Cinema (2022) Producer
- Last Train to Christmas (2021) Producer
- Psych 2: Lassie Come Home (2020) Best Boy Grip
- The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud (2020) Producer
- What Men Want (2019) Executive Producer
- Killers Anonymous (2019) Producer
- Good Sam (2019) Executive Producer
- The Conners (2018) Creator
- Stagecoach: The Texas Jack Story (2016) Writer
- Saint George (2014) Executive Producer
- Saint George (2014) Writer
- Saint George (2014) Creator
- As Cool as I Am (2013) Producer
- Bernie (2012) Producer
- The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical (2010) Executive Producer
- Walker Payne (2006) Director
- Walker Payne (2006) Writer
- What Women Want (2000) Producer
- Where the Heart Is (2000) Director
- Where the Heart Is (2000) Producer
- Costello (1998) Executive Producer
- Firelight (1998) Executive Producer
- Soul Man (1997) Writer
- Soul Man (1997) Executive Producer
- Soul Man (1997) Creator
- Buddies (1996) Creator
- Thunder Alley (1994) Writer
- Thunder Alley (1994) Creator
- Home Improvement (1991) Writer
- Home Improvement (1991) Executive Producer
- Home Improvement (1991) Creator
- Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) Screenplay
- Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) Producer
- Roseanne (1988) Writer
- Roseanne (1988) Creator
- A Different World (1987) Writer
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Jack Westlake
- The Cosby Show (1984) Writer
- The Cosby Show (1984) Producer
- Girl Group Producer
- Sirius Producer
- White Mars Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Matt Williams best known for?
Matt Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Above the Below (2026), Maintenance Required (2025), Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (2025), Upgraded (2024).
When and where was Matt Williams born?
Matt Williams was born in Evansville, Indiana, USA.
How many credits does Matt Williams have?
Matt Williams has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Matt Williams's background in cinema and television?
Matt Williams is a television writer, creator, and producer. He has produced the TV shows Roseanne and Home Improvement, and has written for The Cosby Show and A Different World. Williams has also written the screenplay for Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken and the play "Between Daylight and Boonville". Additionally, he dire...
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