Matthew Lillard
Matthew Lillard
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Matthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is also known as Matt Lillard, which is his most commonly used alias.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: January 24, 1970 (age 53)
Status: Alive
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Matthew Lillard is an American citizen by birth. He has worked extensively as an actor in film, television, and theater, as well as a writer, director, and producer.
Early Life and Background
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Matthew Lyn Lillard was born on January 24, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan. His family moved to Tracy City, Tennessee when he was young. He attended high school at Loudon High School in Loudon, Tennessee. Lillard's interest in acting began early; he started performing in high school plays and eventually went on to study theater arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Major Accomplishments
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Throughout his career, Matthew Lillard has made notable appearances in numerous films and television shows. He is perhaps best known for his iconic roles as Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby-Doo franchise, which includes three films: Scooby-Doo (2002), Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), and Scoob! (2020). Lillard has also had significant roles in other films such as Can't Hardly Wait (1998) and 13 Ghosts (2001).
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Matthew Lillard's notable works include:
Acting in various TV series, including Twin Peaks, The West Wing, and Bones
Writing and directing several short films, including Scream and 13 Ghosts
* Voice acting in animated films and video games
Impact and Legacy
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Matthew Lillard's contributions to the entertainment industry are significant. His portrayal of Shaggy Rogers has become an iconic character in pop culture history. Moreover, his versatility as a writer, director, and producer demonstrates his range and dedication to the arts.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Matthew Lillard's influence on popular culture can be attributed to his memorable roles, particularly Shaggy Rogers, which have become synonymous with his name. His ability to bring characters to life on screen has made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Through this biography, we aim to highlight Matthew Lillard's accomplishments and share insights into what makes him widely quoted or remembered.
Quotes by Matthew Lillard
When you’re making an independent film what you don’t have in time and money you have to make up with creativity and diligence.
A lot of times, as a clown, you find acting for a reason. It’s a way to exercise yourself. If you’re funny, you test yourself.
The stage is a training ground and it’s where you learn what’s funny and what’s successful.
When you go from movie to movie, it’s like going from family to family. You work with people for really intense hours on really long days and a bond happens. So even when a movie is terrible, you love it.
Character actors are becoming a thing of the past. They’re just going by the wayside. They’re just cutting through that caliber of acting.
There’s not a comedy actor who doesn’t want a chance to do drama, and vice versa. As actors, we’re always looking to be pushed and to do the other side of the coin.
The more lines I have, in general, the worse a movie is. It’s very rare that I get say great things in fantastic movies. So if you see me as like, number one on a call sheet? In general, that movie is pretty bad.
I’m not a broad comedy guy. I’ve been funny in movies, but I’m not a comedian. I’m an actor who’s sometimes funny.
The older I get, the more I can’t stand violence and have a hard time with seeing people die in horrific ways. It gets harder and harder to watch and deal with that stuff.
I always think that I’m the best thing in a lot of bad movies. Personally, I have to. I think that I like me as an actor.