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Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lillard - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 24, 1970
Age56
BirthplaceLansing, Michigan, USA
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Matthew Lillard's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForRoles in "Scream" (1996), "Scooby-Doo" (2002), and "Hackers" (1995). Notable as the voice of Shaggy Rogers in "Scooby-Doo" animation since 2010.

Intro

Matthew Lillard is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his roles in films such as "Scream," "Scooby-Doo," and "Hackers." He has become a pop culture figure, particularly for portraying Shaggy Rogers in the live-action "Scooby-Doo" films and later voicing the character in animated productions.

Early Life & Background

Matthew Lillard was born in Lansing, Michigan, but grew up in Tustin, California. He attended Foothill High School and later the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role in "Hackers" (1995)
  • Portrayed Stu Macher in Wes Craven's "Scream" (1996)
  • Played Shaggy Rogers in live-action "Scooby-Doo" (2002, 2004) and as the ongoing voice actor for the character
  • Appeared in "The Descendants" (2011)
  • Directed "Fat Kid Rules the World" (2012)

Trivia

  • He began voicing Shaggy Rogers after the passing of Casey Kasem, the original voice actor.
  • Lillard directed his first film, "Fat Kid Rules the World," in 2012.
  • He is known for his energetic and improvisational comedic style.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Matthew Lillard?

Matthew Lillard is 56 years old.

When was Matthew Lillard born?

Matthew Lillard was born the 24 January 1970.

Where is Matthew Lillard from?

Lansing, Michigan, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About January 24th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 24, 1970, Soviet speed skater Valeri Muratov set a world record in the men's 500-meter event at the Medeo rink in the Soviet Union. He completed the distance in 38.99 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 39.09 seconds set by himself earlier that month. Muratov's achievement was part of a series of world records he set in January 1970.
  • Day of the week: January 24th, 1970 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas
  • #1 UK song: Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris
  • Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 24th, 1970.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Lillard
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000498/