Al Jean

Career Overview

Al Jean has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Simpsons Crossover-Specials with 8 titles. Signature works include The Simpsons Movie, The Good, the Bart, and the Loki, Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One". Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 47
Birth Date: 1961-01-09
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Simpsons Crossover-Specials (8 titles)
The Simpsons Movie Collection (2 titles)
Airplane Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Nancy Cartwright (4 collaborations)
Yeardley Smith (4 collaborations)
Dan Castellaneta (3 collaborations)
Hank Azaria (3 collaborations)
Tress MacNeille (3 collaborations)
Dawnn Lewis (3 collaborations)
Tom Hiddleston (2 collaborations)
Chris Edgerly (2 collaborations)
James A. Watson, Jr (2 collaborations)
Julie Kavner (1 collaborations)

Credits

production (20 credits)
- The New Simpsons Movie
  producer
  
  production
  
  2027
- Yellow Mirror
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- Simpsley
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2026
- The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2024
- The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  producer
  
  production
  
  2024
- May the 12th Be with You
  producer
  
  production
  
  2024
- Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
  producer
  
  production
  
  2023
- Welcome to the Club
  producer
  
  production
  
  2022
- When Billie Met Lisa
  producer
  
  production
  
  2022
- The Simpsons in Plusaversary
  producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- The Simpsons | Balenciaga
  producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
  producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
  producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
  producer
  
  production
  
  2020
- Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
  producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- The Simpsons Movie
  producer
  
  production
  
  2007
- The Critic
  producer
  
  production
  
  - I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show (1995) ... producer production
  
  - Dukerella (1995) ... producer production
  
  - Frankie and Ellie Get Lost (1995) ... producer production
  
  - Sherman of Arabia (1995) ... producer production
  
  - All the Duke's Men (1995) ... producer production
  
  1994
- The Simpsons
  
  - The Yellow Badge of Cowardge (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  - Pay Pal (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  - Brick Like Me (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  - What to Expect When Bart's Expecting (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  - Days of Future Future (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  1989
writing (19 credits)
- The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2024
- May the 12th Be with You
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2023
- Welcome to the Club
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2022
- When Billie Met Lisa
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2022
- The Simpsons in Plusaversary
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2021
- The Simpsons | Balenciaga
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2021
- The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2021
- Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2021
- Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2020
- Trumptastic Voyage
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2015
- Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Presidential Reunion
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2010
- The Simpsons Movie
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2007
- The Critic
  
  - I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show (1995) ... writer writing
  
  - Sherman, Woman and Child (1995) ... writer writing
  
  - Dial 'M' For Mother (1994) ... writer writing
  
  - Pilot (1994) ... writer writing
  
  1994
- The Simpsons
  
  - Bad Boys... for Life? (2025) ... writer writing
  
  - The Man Who Flew Too Much (2024) ... writer writing
  
  - The Tell-Tale Pants (2024) ... writer writing
  
  - The Many Saints of Springfield (2023) ... writer writing
  
  - Mothers and Other Strangers (2021) ... writer writing
  
  1989
- ALF
  
  - Suspicious Minds (1989) ... writer writing
  
  - Tonight, Tonight (2) (1988) ... writer writing
  
  - Tonight, Tonight (1) (1988) ... writer writing
  
  - I'm Your Puppet (1988) ... writer writing
  
  - The Boy Next Door (1988) ... writer writing
  
  1986
- Sledge Hammer!
  
  - Desperately Seeking Dori (1987) ... writer writing
  
  - State of Sledge (1987) ... writer writing
  
  - Miss of the Spider Woman (1986) ... writer writing
  
  - Over My Dead Bodyguard (1986) ... writer writing
  
  - Hammer Gets Nailed (1986) ... writer writing
  
  1986
- Airplane II: The Sequel
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1982
actors (6 credits)
- Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- The Naked Monster
  Beer Drinker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- The Simpsons: America's First Family
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
crew (1 credits)
- A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2007
creators (1 credits)
- The Critic
  creator
  
  creators
  
  1994