Matthew Lillard is a multi-talented individual from the United States who is recognized for his work as an actor, director, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame for portraying the character of Shaggy Rogers in the films Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004). Additionally, he has lent his voice to the animated version of Shaggy since 2009, taking over from Casey Kasem.
Matthew Lillard Bio Summary
Full name: Matthew Lyn Lillard
Date of birth: 24 January 1970
Age: 54 years (2024)
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Lansing, Michigan, USA
Current residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Nationality: American
Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight: 79 kg (174 lbs)
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Light brown
Father: Jeffrey Lillard
Mother: Paula Lillard
Sister: Amy Lillard
Spouse: Heather Helm (m. 2000)
Daughters: Addison Grace and Macey Lyn
Son: Liam
Occupation: Actor, director, and producer
Early Life & Education
Matthew Lillard was born on January 24, 1970, to parents Paula and Jeffrey Lillard (born in 1948) in Lansing, Michigan. He spent his childhood in Tustin, California, with his younger sister, Amy, and graduated from Foothill High School.
He then went to Fullerton College and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California. He also received training at the Circle in the Square Theater School in New York City.
Career
Matthew Lillard’s acting career took off right after he finished high school. He was the host of a skateboarding show called “SK8-TV,” and in the early 90s, he made his film debut with “Serial Mom.”
He continued his success with a prominent role in the 1995 film “Hackers,” a cyber-thriller about coming-of-age, starring a young Angelina Jolie and Johnny Lee Miller. Despite a budget of $6.5 million, the film earned nearly $29 million upon its release.
“Hackers” was a crucial stepping stone for Matthew Lillard, as it gave him recognition and opened doors to future opportunities. His performance in the film also landed him a role as Stu Macher in the highly successful “Scream,” which earned an impressive $173 million with a modest budget of $15 million in 1996.
Lillard’s next major role was in the indie film “SLC Punk!,” which received a mix of reactions from critics, but his talent as an actor was widely applauded.
Matthew Lillard kicked off the new millennium by taking on a role that would ultimately define his career. He landed the part of Shaggy in the live-action adaptation of “Scooby-Doo” in 2002 and returned to reprise the role in 2004.
When the original voice actor for Shaggy, Casey Kasem, retired in 2009, Lillard was selected as his replacement and went on to lend his voice to various animated “Scooby-Doo” projects. He also made a memorable appearance as Shaggy in a crossover episode of “Supernatural.”
During this time, Matthew Lillard secured parts in several TV shows, including “House.” In 2011, he marked his first time as a director with “Fat Kid Rules the World.” The movie was a hit, receiving a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 83%. At the beginning of the 2010s, Lillard landed a role in “The Descendants” movie.
In 2012, he made a guest appearance on “Criminal Minds.” He then portrayed Daniel Frye in “The Bridge” series. In 2017, Matthew took on the role of William Hastings in the third season of “Twin Peaks.” In 2018, he joined the cast of “Good Girls” as Christina Hendricks’ unfaithful husband.
Lillard secured the part of FBI operative Luke Goshen in the Amazon Series, Bosch, in 2016. He was then chosen for the role in the live-action film adaptation of the popular video game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s, in 2022. The movie was released the following year.
Personal Life
Matthew Lillard tied the knot with his fiancée, Heather Helm, in the year 2000. During the course of their partnership, they have been blessed with three children and currently reside together in Los Angeles.
Net Worth
With a net worth of $2 million, Matthew Lillard is an actor and producer from the United States. He rose to prominence in the 1990s, appearing in popular films like “Serial Mom,” “Hackers,” and “Scream.” His portrayal in the 1998 film “SLC Punk!” received widespread acclaim from critics.
