The Simpsons was created by Matt Groening. He is an American animator, writer, producer, cartoonist, and voice actor.
Matt Groening is best known for creating the animated sitcom The Simpsons, which is the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American animated program. He has also created other successful shows such as Futurama, as well as the comic strip Life in Hell. Groening has won 12 Primetime Emmy Awards, 11 for The Simpsons and one for Futurama. He has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.