Matthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor known for his diverse and memorable roles in films.
His early works include depictions of There’s Chip Sutfin in Serial Mom, Emanuel “Cereal Killer” Goldstein in Hackers, Stu Marcher in Scream, Stevo in SLC Punk!, Brock Hudson in Pretty Woman, Dennis Lufkin in 13 Ghosts, and Jerry Conline in Without a Paddle.
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- Full name: Matthew Lyn Lillard
- Stage name: Matthew Lillard
- Date of birth: January 24, 1970.
- Age: 54
- Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan, USA.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.93 m
- Parents: Paula and Jeffrey Lillard.
- Siblings: Amy Lillard
- Spouse: Heather Helm
- Children: Addison Grace Lillard, Macey Lyn Lillard and Liam Lillard
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Matthew Lynn Lillard was born on January 24, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. He is the son of Paula and Jeffrey Lillard. Lillard grew up in Tustin, California and has a younger sister named Amy Lillard. Lillard attended Foothill High School in North Tustin, California.
He later attended Fullerton College in Pasadena, California, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he studied with actor Paul Rudd. Lillard also studied at the Circle Theatre School in New York City.
Profession
Matthew Lin Lillard is a skilled and versatile actor who has built an impressive career in comedy, drama, and horror.
Lillard first gained recognition in the 1990s with memorable roles in films such as Mom, Hackers and the horror classic Scream. He showed off his comedic talents in hits such as SLC Punk! and the teen romantic comedy Girls.
One of Lillard’s most iconic roles was as Shaggy Rogers in the live-action Scooby-Doo movies in the early 2000s. He has since continued to voice the beloved character in various animated projects, solidifying his place as the definitive on-screen Shaggy.
Known for his comedic talents, Lillard has also shown his dramatic talents in films such as 13 Ghosts and The Descendants. His versatility as an actor allows him to switch genres seamlessly and captivate audiences with his varied performances.
More recently, Lillard has continued to take on different roles, including a recurring role on the acclaimed series Good Girls, as well as branching out into the horror genre as William Afton in the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s film.
In addition to his acting work, Lillard has also ventured into directing, directing the coming-of-age drama Fat Boys Take Over the World in 2012, further showcasing his multifaceted talents.
Throughout his career, Matthew Lillard has consistently demonstrated his versatility and dedication to his craft, delivering memorable performances that have solidified his status as a respected and accomplished actor across genres and mediums.
Awards and nominations
victory
- Mar del Plata Film Festival Best Actor Award “SLC Punk!”
- Airship Award (specific category unknown)
- Southeastern Film Critics Association Award (specific category unknown)
Nomination
- Mainly for voice acting work in Scooby-Doo related projects (Behind the Voice Actor Award)
- Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth (won the award for directing “Fat Boys Rule the World”)
social media
- Instagram account: @matthewlillard.
- Facebook account: Matthew Lillard
- Twitter account: @MatthewLillard.
personal life
Matthew Lynn Lillard is married. He married Heather Helm on August 26, 2000. They have three children: a daughter named Addison Grace Lillard and two sons named Macy Lynn Lillard and Liam Lillard.
Filmography
- “Mom”
- “hacker”
- Scream
- “SLC Punk!”
- That’s who she is.”
- Thirteen Ghosts
- Descendants
- “Fat boys rule the world”
- Five Nights at Freddy’s
net worth
Matthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor and producer who has a net worth of $2 million.
Lillard has had a fruitful career in the entertainment industry spanning more than three decades. He is best known for his roles in several hit movies and television shows.
