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Matthew Lillard, born on January 24, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan, United States, is a television actor, film actor and film director. As of 2026, Matthew Lillard is 56 years old. Education on record includes Foothill High School and Fullerton College. Notable works include Scooby-Doo, Return to Nim's Island and Scream.
My Take
Matthew Lillard is my favorite kind of actor: the one who never needed top billing to become indispensable. Stu in Scream remains one of the great unhinged horror performances, all giggles and menace, yet the same man gave Shaggy in Scooby-Doo such affectionate precision that he carried the role into voice work for years afterward. From Serial Mom and Hackers onward, he has specialized in characters wobbling between lovable and unsettling. No major awards, no scandals, just three decades of working-actor durability and visible gratitude toward his audience. That kind of longevity, built on craft and goodwill rather than hype, earns my deepest respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Lillard
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・リラード
- Reading
- ましゅー・りらーど
- Born
- January 24, 1970 (age 56)
- Origin
- Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / film director / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Foothill High School
- University
- Fullerton College
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Scooby-Doo |
| Notable work | Return to Nim's Island |
| Notable work | Scream |
| Notable work | Serial Mom |
| Notable work | Hackers |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matthewlillard/
- Xhttps://x.com/matthewlillard
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew%20Lillard
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29086
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
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 Matthew Lillard born?
Born January 24, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Matthew Lillard from?
Matthew Lillard is from Lansing, Michigan, United States.
What does Matthew Lillard do?
Matthew Lillard works as television actor, film actor, actor, film director, voice actor.
What is Matthew Lillard known for?
Notable works include Scooby-Doo, Return to Nim's Island, Scream.
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