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List of The Simpsons Writers

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List of every famous television writer who has written for The Simpsons, listed alphabetically with photos when available. List includes anyone who was or is on the writing staff for The Simpsons. Staff writers as well as guest writers for The Simpsons are included when available, along with more information about each The Simpsons writer. If you're an aspiring writer and a fan of The Simpsons, then this writing staff from The Simpsons should be studied closely.

This list below has a variety of writers in it, from Conan O'Brien to Seth Rogen.

This list helps answer the question, “Who wrote for The Simpsons?”
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    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, Who's the Boss?, Cleghorne!, Phil of the Future, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

    EpisodesStop the Presses, Allergic to Love, Daddy Dearest, Volley Dad, Not So Sweet 16

    Adam I. Lapidus (born 1963) is an American television writer, whose credits include Phil of... more on Wikipedia
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    Al Jean

    Al Jean

    Age: 58

    BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, Head of the Class, Teen Angel, The Critic, Charles in Charge

    EpisodesLe Boob, State of Sledge, The Funeral, Tonight, Tonight (1)

    Alfred Ernest Jean III (born January 9, 1961) is an American screenwriter and producer. Jean... more on Wikipedia
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    Allen Glazier

    Allen Glazier

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    Andrew Kreisberg

    Series WrittenWarehouse 13, The Simpsons, Fringe, My Family, The Vampire Diaries

    EpisodesSoul Free, Unearthed, Andy Joins the PTA, Heartbeat, Unwritten

    Andrew Kreisberg (born April 23, 1971) is an American television writer, producer and comic... more on Wikipedia
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    Ben Joseph

    Ben Joseph is a screenwriter.
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    Bill Canterbury
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    Bill Oakley

    BirthplaceContiguous United States, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Maryland

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, Portlandia, The Mullets, The Cleveland Show, Mission Hill

    Episodes22 Short Films about Springfield, Marge in Chains, Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song, Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy, Who Shot Mr. Burns?: Part 1

    William Lloyd Oakley (born February 27, 1966) is an American television writer and producer,... more on Wikipedia
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    Bill Odenkirk

    BirthplaceNaperville, Illinois, United States of America

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, Mr. Show with Bob and David, Futurama

    EpisodesPlease Don't Kill Me, Flat Top Tony and the Purple Canoes, Peanut Butter, Eggs, and Dice

    Bill Odenkirk (born October 13, 1965) is an American comedy writer.
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    Billy Kimball

    BirthplaceNew York City, New York

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, Seinfeld

    EpisodesDangerous Curves, Gone Maggie Gone, The Strong Box, The Scorpion's Tale, Dark Knight Court

    Billy Kimball (born July 8, 1959) is an American writer and producer. He is currently a... more on Wikipedia
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    Bob Bendetson

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, What's Happening Now!!, The Facts of Life, Alice, The Jeffersons

    EpisodesBlame It on Lisa, Malling in Love Again, Grand Opening, Looking For Lucky, Born to Be Mild

    Robert "Bob" Bendetson (born August 28, 1954) is an American television writer and producer.... more on Wikipedia
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    Bob Kushell
    Bob Kushell is an American television writer and producer. He has written for network... more on Wikipedia
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    Brendan Hay

    Age: 40

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, Robot Chicken

    EpisodesComing to Homerica, Robot Chicken: DP Christmas Special

    Brendan Hay (born February 19, 1979), is an American screenwriter, comic book creator and a... more on Wikipedia
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    Brent Forrester
    Brent Forrester (born May 12, 1967) is an American writer and producer, who wrote several... more on Wikipedia
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    Brian Kelley
    Brian Kelly or Brian Kelley may refer to:
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    Brian Scully
    Brian Scully (born August 10, 1953 in West Springfield, Massachusetts) is an American... more on Wikipedia
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    Carolyn Omine
    Carolyn Omine is an American television writer. Born and raised in Hawaii, she studied theater... more on Wikipedia
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    Conan O'Brien

    BirthplaceBrookline, Massachusetts, United States of America

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, Andy Barker, P.I., Lookwell, Not Necessarily the News

    EpisodesThe New Kid on the Block, Pilot, Dial M for Laptop, Audrie in Love, The Big No Sleep

    Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian,... more on Wikipedia

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    Dan Castellaneta

    BirthplaceOak Park, Illinois, USA

    NationalityItaly, United States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons

    EpisodesThe Fight Before Christmas, A Midsummer's Nice Dream, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore, Days of Wine and D'oh'ses

    Daniel Louis Castellaneta (; born October 29, 1957) is an American actor, voice actor,... more on Wikipedia

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    #395 of 461 The Best TV Actors of All Time#9 of 125 The All-Time Best Voice Actors

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    Dan Greaney
    Daniel "Dan" Greaney is an American television writer. He has written for The Simpsons and The... more on Wikipedia
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    Dan McGrath
    Dan McGrath is an American television writer. He has written for Saturday Night Live, The... more on Wikipedia
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    Dan Vebber is an American writer best known for his television work on animated shows such as... more on Wikipedia
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    Dana Gould

    Dana Gould

    Age: 55

    BirthplaceHopedale, Massachusetts, United States of America

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, Super Adventure Team, Stark Raving Mad, The Mike O'Malley Show

    EpisodesC.E. D'oh, (president kidnapped), Goo Goo Gai Pan, The President Wore Pearls, Papa's Got a Brand New Badge

    Dana John Gould (born August 24, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and... more on Wikipedia
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    Daniel Chun

    Age: 39

    NationalityUnited States of America

    Series WrittenThe Simpsons, The Office

    EpisodesRome-old and Juli-eh, Nepotism, Murder, Treehouse of Horror XX, Tallahassee

    Daniel Chun is a Korean American comedy writer. He has written for The Office and The... more on Wikipedia
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    NationalityUnited Kingdom

    Series WrittenOn Our Own, The Fall Guy, Dreams, We Got It Made, Becker

    EpisodesA Life in the Theater, Road Trip, Cahoots, It's a Matter of Principal, The Sixth Man

    David Chambers - U.K is a Musician / Television Producer
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    David Isaacs has been an American TV and Screen writer, and producer since 1975. He has... more on Wikipedia