Matt Groening

Executive produced "The Simpsons Movie," a feature adaption of his long running animated series

Fox signed on for another two seasons of "The Simpsons," which made it the longest running cartoon in TV history

Made his first speaking appearance on an episode of "The Simpsons" (FOX) at a comic book convention

Created and executive produced the animated midseason replacement series "Futurama" (FOX)

Formed comic-book company Bongo Comics Group

Launched four "Simpsons" related comic-books: "Simpson's Comics," "Bartman," "Itchy & Scratchy Comics," and "Radioactive Man"

Created and executive produced the animated series, "The Simpsons" (FOX)

Feature debut as a screenwriter, "The Simpsons," made up of five shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show"

Made TV debut as an executive producer and creator with the first full length Simpsons special, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire"

Made TV debut as an animator and writer with segments of "The Simpsons" for "The Tracey Ullman Show"

First book published, "Love is Hell", taken from the weekly "Life in Hell" comic strip

First publication of the cartoon strip "Life in Hell"

Moved to Los Angeles

Raised in Olympia WA

Will helm a "Futurama" direct-to-DVD movie, based on its strong DVD sales and stable ratings on the Cartoon Network

With wife Deborah Caplan formed Life in Hell Co., which handled syndication and merchandise for Groening’s projects