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Homer Philip Groening (December 30, 1919 - March 15, 1996) was a Canadian-American filmmaker, advertiser, writer, and cartoonist. He was also the father of Matt Groening and inspired the names of Homer Simpson and Philip J. Fry. Groening was known for work on many different types of short films.
Mar 19, 1996 · Learn about the life and achievements of Homer P. Groening, a filmmaker, ad man and war hero who inspired the name of the famous cartoon character. He was the father of Matt Groening, the creator of "The Simpsons".
Jan 13, 2015 · Learn about Homer Groening, the Portland-based advertising man and filmmaker who inspired his son Matt to create The Simpsons. See his short films, meet his family and friends, and join the Q&A at Hollywood Theatre on Jan 17.
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. [1] [2] [3] Developed by Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon, the series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.
Homer was created by the cartoonist Matt Groening while he was waiting in the lobby of producer James L. Brooks 's office. Groening had been called to pitch a series of shorts based on his comic strip Life in Hell but instead created a new set of characters. He named the character after his father, Homer Groening.
Jun 9, 2024 · Simpsons creator Matt Groening's family history runs through Saskatchewan. His grandfather Abe fled the U.S. draft to Saskatchewan, where he and his wife later had a son named Homer.
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Homer Groening was a Canadian-American cartoonist, film director and ad executive. He was the father of Matt Groening, the creator of 'The Simpsons' and other shows.
