Richard Appel

Screenwriter

Birthday May 21, 1963

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 60 years old

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About

A New York-born screenwriter and producer, he is best known as the head writer on The Simpsons and the executive producer of King of The Hill. His other credits include Family Guy, The Bernie Mac Show, and Family Guy.

Before Fame

He attended Harvard University and worked for a lawyer as a time before beginning his writing career. He began his work with The Simpsons in 1994.

Trivia

He co-created The Cleveland Show.

Family Life

He had two children with his wife, novelist Mona Simpson. Mona Simpson is, coincidentally, the sister of Steve Jobs.

Associated With

He wrote for the Harvard Lampoon alongside Conan O'Brien.