Happy birthday! Matt Groening turns 71 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 15, 2025

The iconic and legendary cartoonist turns 71 on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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‘The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed cartoonists of his generation.

Popular cartoonist-screenwriter-producer Matt Groening has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Groening, a cultural icon

Born Matthew Abram Groening in Portland on February 15, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Groening's not just a great cartoonist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Matt hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Matt Groening as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Matt, you're the best!