Al Jean

Al Jean

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 Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, ALF and It's Garry Shandling's Show. Jean was offered a job as a writer on the animated sitcom The Simpsons in 1989, alongside Reiss, and together they became the first members of the original writing staff of the show. They served as showrunners during the show's third (1991–92) and fourth (1992–93) seasons, though they left The Simpsons after season four to create The Critic, an animated show about film critic Jay Sherman. It was first broadcast on ABC in January 1994 (then aired its second season on Fox in March 1995) and was well received by critics, but did not catch on with viewers and only lasted for two seasons. In 1994, Jean and Reiss signed a three-year deal with The Walt Disney Company to produce other television shows for ABC, and the duo created and executive-produced Teen Angel, which was canceled in its first season. Jean returned full-time to The Simpsons during the tenth season (1998–99). He became showrunner again with the start of the thirteenth season in 2001, without Reiss, and has held that position since. Jean was also one of the writers and producers who worked on The Simpsons Movie, a feature-length film based on the series, released in 2007.

  • Title: Al Jean
  • Popularity: 5.023
  • Known For: Writing
  • Birthday: 1961-01-09
  • Place of Birth: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
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Al Jean Movies

  • 2017
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    Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson

    Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson

    8.3 2017 HD

    In honor of Homer's journey to the Hall of Fame, MLB all-stars and Springfield locals look back at the greatest corporate softball game ever played.

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  • 2011
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    James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice

    James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice

    1 2011 HD

    A retrospective documentary on Brooks's career in television and film, featuring actresses Marilu Henner and Julie Kavner, among other collaborators.

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  • 2013
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    "The Simpsons" Writers Reunion -- Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien

    "The Simpsons" Writers Reunion -- Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien

    6.5 2013 HD

    Conan hosts a rollicking round table with fellow writers from 'The Simpsons.'

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  • 2021
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    Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

    Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

    5 2021 HD

    From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers...

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  • 2007
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    The Simpsons Movie

    The Simpsons Movie

    7.008 2007 HD

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  • 2007
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    The Simpsons Movie

    The Simpsons Movie

    7.008 2007 HD

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  • 2021
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    Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"

    Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"

    6.7 2021 HD

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  • 2021
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    Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"

    Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"

    6.7 2021 HD

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  • 2010
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    Presidential Reunion

    Presidential Reunion

    6.1 2010 HD

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  • 2022
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    When Billie Met Lisa

    When Billie Met Lisa

    5.4 2022 HD

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  • 2022
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    When Billie Met Lisa

    When Billie Met Lisa

    5.4 2022 HD

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  • 2012
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    Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

    Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

    6.9 2012 HD

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  • 2021
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    The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

    The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

    7.3 2021 HD

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  • 2021
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    The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

    The Good, the Bart, and the Loki

    7.3 2021 HD

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  • 2012
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    Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

    Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"

    6.9 2012 HD

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  • 2021
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    The Simpsons in Plusaversary

    The Simpsons in Plusaversary

    6.523 2021 HD

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  • 2021
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    The Simpsons in Plusaversary

    The Simpsons in Plusaversary

    6.523 2021 HD

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  • 2022
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    Welcome to the Club

    Welcome to the Club

    6.4 2022 HD

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  • 2022
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    Welcome to the Club

    Welcome to the Club

    6.4 2022 HD

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  • 2007
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    A Terrifying Message from Al Gore

    A Terrifying Message from Al Gore

    1 2007 HD

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  • 2024
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    May the 12th Be with You

    May the 12th Be with You

    5.357 2024 HD

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  • 2024
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    May the 12th Be with You

    May the 12th Be with You

    5.357 2024 HD

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  • 2023
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    Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

    Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

    5.927 2023 HD

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  • 2023
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    Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

    Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"

    5.927 2023 HD

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  • 2020
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    Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"

    Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"

    7.4 2020 HD

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  • 2020
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    Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"

    Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"

    7.4 2020 HD

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  • 2024
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    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    5.6 2024 HD

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  • 2024
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    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    5.6 2024 HD

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  • 2024
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    The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful

    The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful

    6.566 2024 HD

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  • 2018
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    7.161 2018 HD

    The story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    5 1970 HD

    When Marty DePolo dies after eating a six-month-old hamburger, he is chosen to be his best friend's guardian angel.

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    7.94 1970 HD

    Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    6.1 1970 HD

    Charles, a 19-year-old student at the fictional Copeland College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, works as a live-in babysitter in exchange for room and...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    7.3 1970 HD

    The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    7.3 1970 HD

    The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    6.2 1970 HD

    Not Necessarily the News is a satirical sketch comedy series that first aired on HBO in September 1982 as a comedy special, and then ran as a series...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    8 1970 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    8 1970 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    6.868 1970 HD

    Thurgood Stubbs lives with his wife, Muriel, in the Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs housing project, where he is the superintendent. This animated comedy...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    6.2 1970 HD

    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...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    7.679 1970 HD

    A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    8 1970 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1970
    imgS36 E11

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    8 1970 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1970
    imgS36 E11

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    8 1970 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1970
    imgS36 E11

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    8 1970 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1970
    imgS36 E11

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    8 1970 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    5 1970 HD

    When Marty DePolo dies after eating a six-month-old hamburger, he is chosen to be his best friend's guardian angel.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E17

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    5 1970 HD

    When Marty DePolo dies after eating a six-month-old hamburger, he is chosen to be his best friend's guardian angel.

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  • 1970
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    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    7.3 1970 HD

    The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and...

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