Matthew Lillard, 1970
Actors · January 24, 1970
Matthew Lillard
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Matthew Lillard is 56 years old, born January 24, 1970 in United States · Aquarius.
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About
Matthew Lillard became a scream-culture icon after Stu Macher's knife-wielding psychosis in Scream (1996). Born January 24, 1970, in the US, Lillard pivoted from '90s horror and comedy hits—Serial Mom (1994), Hackers (1995), SLC Punk! (1998)—into dramatic arcs in the 2010s, then resurged as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy's (2023). An Aquarius actor known for tonal range.
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Biography
Matthew Lyn Lillard broke through as Stu Macher in Scream (1996), the slasher that crowned him a mainstream scream king. Before that, he played darkly comedic or edgy roles in Serial Mom (1994) and Hackers (1995). The late '90s solidified his cult status: SLC Punk! (1998) and She's All That (1999) showed his charisma across subgenres. He also voiced and live-acted Shaggy Rogers across Scooby-Doo live films (2002, 2004) and took over voice duties for the character after Casey Kasem's retirement in 2009.
By the 2010s, Lillard shifted toward dramatic work—The Descendants (2011), Trouble with the Curve (2012), and Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) proved his range. He landed a four-season run on NBC's Good Girls (2018–2021). An American actor and director born January 24, 1970, Lillard carries the Aquarius sign's unconventional energy. His 2023 return as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy's earned Hollywood Reporter praise and reignited his mainstream profile. He has continued with the film's 2025 sequel, The Life of Chuck (2025), and Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again (2026).
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Trivia
- Lillard voiced and later live-acted Shaggy Rogers, assuming voice duties after voice legend Casey Kasem stepped down in 2009.
- His Stu Macher monologue in Scream (1996) became a defining '90s horror moment and launched him into mainstream recognition.
- He pivoted from comedic and horror roles in the '90s to dramatic arcs in the 2010s, appearing in Alexander Payne's The Descendants (2011) and Clint Eastwood's Trouble with the Curve (2012).
- Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) marked his return to blockbuster visibility after years in prestige and television work.
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Numerology
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The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Matthew Lillard often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Matthew Lillard?
- Matthew Lillard is 56 years old (born January 24, 1970).
- When is Matthew Lillard's birthday?
- Matthew Lillard was born on January 24, 1970.
- What is Matthew Lillard's zodiac sign?
- Matthew Lillard is a Aquarius, born January 24, 1970.
- What is Matthew Lillard's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matthew Lillard was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Matthew Lillard from?
- Matthew Lillard is from United States.
- What does Matthew Lillard do?
- Matthew Lillard is a actor.
- Is Matthew Lillard still alive?
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