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John Swartzwelder was born on February 8, 1949 in Seattle, Washington, United States. John Swartzwelder is credited as a screenwriter and novelist. The age as of 2026 is 77. Credited works include The Simpsons.
My Take
John Swartzwelder fascinates me as the patron saint of behind-the-scenes comedy. He wrote more episodes of The Simpsons during its golden age than almost anyone, yet stayed famously reclusive, letting the jokes carry his name. His path from advertising to Saturday Night Live to animation history reads like a master class in comic craftsmanship. I love that he later turned novelist, writing on his own stubborn terms. To me he proves that the funniest minds are often the quietest ones, and I admire the sheer relentlessness of a writer who manufactured laughs for decades without ever needing the stage himself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Swartzwelder
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・シュワルツウェルダー
- Reading
- じょん・しゅわるつうぇるだー
- Born
- February 8, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / novelist
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Simpsons | — |
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://johnswartzwelder.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/JJSwartzwelder
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Swartzwelder
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q657901
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Swartzwelder born?
Born February 8, 1949 (age 77).
Where is John Swartzwelder from?
John Swartzwelder is from Seattle, Washington, United States.
What does John Swartzwelder do?
John Swartzwelder works as screenwriter, novelist.
What is John Swartzwelder known for?
Notable works include The Simpsons.
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