Al Jean

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Al Jean

Born January 9, 1961 · Detroit, Michigan, USA (age 65)

Alfred Ernest Jean III (born January 9, 1961) is an American writer, animator, and producer. Jean is well known for his work on The Simpsons. He was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from Harvard University in 1981. Jean began his writing career in the 1980s with fellow Harvard alum Mike Reiss. Together, they worked as writers and producers on television shows such as The Tonig…

Known For

The Simpsons MovieThe Simpsons Movie · 2007
The Simpsons Movie
★ 7.02007
MovieAnimationComedy
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Airplane II: The SequelAirplane II: The Sequel · 1982
Airplane II: The Sequel
★ 6.11982
MovieComedy
A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the sun, and man-with-a-past Ted Striker must save the day and get the shuttle back on track – again – all the while trying to patch up his relationship with Elaine.
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye FaithfulThe Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful · 2024
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
★ 7.02024
MovieAnimationComedy
The residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.
May the 12th Be with YouMay the 12th Be with You · 2024
May the 12th Be with You
★ 5.12024
MovieAnimationComedy
It's Mother's Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains, and Stewie from Family Guy.
Yellow MirrorYellow Mirror · 2026
Yellow Mirror
★ 8.12026
MovieAnimationComedy
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious and bizarre.
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" · 2023
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
★ 5.72023
MovieAnimationFamily
On their way to daycare, Homer loses track of Maggie who hops in Grogu's hovering pram for a hyperspace-hopping adventure across the galaxy. Facing a squadron of Imperial TIE fighters, Maggie brings the battle to Springfield in this epic short celebrating all things Star Wars.
The Good, the Bart, and the LokiThe Good, the Bart, and the Loki · 2021
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
★ 7.22021
MovieAnimationComedy
Loki is banished from Asgard once again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield’s mightiest heroes. The God of Mischief teams up with Bart Simpson in the ultimate crossover event paying tribute to the Marvel Cinematic Universe of superheroes and villains.
SimpsleySimpsley · 2026
Simpsley
★ 8.12026
MovieAnimationComedy
When penniless con-artist Marge Bouvier is sent to Italy to convince wealthy sap Seymour Skinner to come home, she's tempted by the trappings of his affluent lifestyle. But there’s a big fat fly in the ointment: Skinner's clingy, dim-witted mooch of a houseguest, Homer Simpsley. Lies, lust and Italian lira are abound.

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Head of the ClassHead of the Class · 1986
Head of the Class
★ 6.31986
SeriesComedyFamily
Head of the Class is an American sitcom that ran from 1986 to 1991 on the ABC television network. The series follows a group of gifted students in the Individualized Honors Program at the fictional Monroe High School in Manhattan, and their history teacher Charlie Moore. The program was ostensibly a vehicle for Hesseman, best known for his role as radio DJ Dr. Johnny Fever in the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. Hesseman left Head of the Class in 1990 and was replaced by Billy Connolly as teacher Billy MacGregor for the final season. After the series ended, Connolly appeared in a short-lived spin-off titled Billy. The series was created and executive produced by Rich Eustis and Michael Elias. Rich Eustis had previously worked as a New York City substitute teacher while hoping to become an actor.

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