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Matthew Lillard

Known For
Acting
Born
January 24, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan, USA
Active Years
1990–2027 (38 Years)
Total Credits
193 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 24, 1970 Lansing, Michigan, USA 193 credits
193
Total Credits
1990–2027
38 Years Career Span
122
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Matthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor, director, and producer born on January 24, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan. Known professionally as Matthew Lillard or Matt Lillard, he has established a long-standing career in the entertainment industry with 174 known credits. Lillard gained significant recognition for his work in both film and television, transitioning from early supporting roles to becoming a prominent figure in the horror and comedy genres. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated versatility by performing in live-action features and providing voice work for animated projects. His professional identity is defined by his extensive filmography and his contributions to various mainstream cinematic productions over several decades.

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Career

Career overview

Matthew Lillard began his acting career with roles in the 1994 black comedy Serial Mom and the 1995 crime thriller Hackers. He achieved a major career breakthrough in 1996 when he portrayed Stu Macher in the slasher film Scream, a role that established him as a scream king within the genre. Following this success, Lillard appeared in a variety of prominent films throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, including SLC Punk! in 1998, She's All That in 1999, Thirteen Ghosts in 2001, and Without a Paddle in 2004.

Lillard is also widely recognized for his portrayal of the character Norville Shaggy Rogers. He first played the role in the live-action films Scooby-Doo in 2002 and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed in 2004. Beyond his live-action performances, Lillard expanded his involvement with the franchise by providing the voice for Shaggy in several animated releases. His career reflects a consistent presence in popular cinema, spanning multiple decades and diverse character portrayals.

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Career timeline

Man of Tomorrow
Scream 7Behemoth!
Daredevil: Born AgainFive Nights at Freddy's 2The Life of Chuck
CrossGrave ConversationsScariest House in AmericaKiller CakesKiller Cakes · Executive Producer
Five Nights at Freddy'sTrue LiesFaster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!
ScreamTrick or Treat Scooby-Doo!The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!
Last MealsJellystone!He's All ThatMortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the RealmsScooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob
BarkskinsHappy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?Relics and RaritiesScooby-Doo! Return to Zombie IslandScooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th GhostThe Phantom 52
FBIGood GirlsScooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldGraceScooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost
Drop the MicAll Hail King Julien: ExiledScooby-Doo! Shaggy's ShowdownHalfway ThereLEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash
BillionsThe Boulet Brothers' DragulaScooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed DemonLEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted HollywoodSix L.A. Love Stories
BoschBe Cool, Scooby-Doo!Dinner at Tiffani'sScooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll MysteryBloodsucking Bastards
Halt and Catch FireScooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales: Field of ScreamsScooby-Doo! FrankencreepyScooby-Doo! WrestleMania MysteryMatch
Teen Titans Go!Teen Titans Go!The BridgeBeware the BatmanScooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace
Trouble with the CurveHome Run ShowdownAbominable ChristmasBig Top Scooby-Doo!Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon
The DescendantsScooby-Doo! Legend of the PhantosaurScream: The Inside StoryFrom the HeadStill Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedGenerator RexScooby-Doo! Camp ScareScooby-Doo! Abracadabra-DooMessages Deleted
The Good WifeThe Pool BoysAll's Faire in LoveNational Lampoon Presents: Endless BummerSpooner
Batman: The Brave and the BoldLeverageGary UnmarriedExtreme Movie
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege TaleArea 57What Love IsLiving with LewOne of Our Own
Me, EloiseThe GroomsmenBickford Shmeckler's Cool IdeasLittle Miss Christmas13 Graves
SupernaturalCriminal MindsAmerican Dad!Robot ChickenRobot Chicken
HouseHolly & Stephen's Saturday ShowdownThe Perfect ScoreScooby-Doo 2: Monsters UnleashedWicker Park
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Scooby-DooIconsIt's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Friday Night with Jonathan RossThir13en GhostsFinder's FeeSummer CatchTriangle Square
Love's Labour's LostDish DogsSpanish Judges
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitShe's All ThatWing Commander
The CurveSenselessSLC PunkWithout LimitsTelling You

Full Filmography

193 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Matthew Lillard best known for?

Matthew Lillard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Man of Tomorrow (2027), Scream 7 (2026), Behemoth! (2026), Daredevil: Born Again (2025).

When and where was Matthew Lillard born?

Matthew Lillard was born on January 24, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan, USA.

How many credits does Matthew Lillard have?

Matthew Lillard has accumulated over 193 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2027.

What is Matthew Lillard's background in cinema and television?

Matthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor, director, and producer born on January 24, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan. Known professionally as Matthew Lillard or Matt Lillard, he has established a long-standing career in the entertainment industry with 174 known credits. Lillard gained significant recognition for his work in...

Matthew Lillard by the numbers

193credits
123films
70TV series
1990–2027active years

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