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George Meyer Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 4, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

George Meyer is an American actor best known for playing Writer/Producer in The Simpsons.

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Best Known For:The television show The Simpsons
Breakthrough:Became a core writer for The Simpsons during its formative early seasons in 1989

10 Quick Facts About George Meyer

  • Full Name: George Meyer
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: the tv show The Simpsons
  • Current Role: Writer and Producer
  • Age: 70 years old
  • Date of Birth: January 1, 1956
  • Place of Birth: Pennsylvania
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Maria Semple
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George Meyer Age

George Meyer is about 70 years old as of 2026. George Meyer was born in 1956.

Education

He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology.

  • Harvard University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Biology

Career & Work

George Meyer's career includes acting and entertainment roles with The Simpsons.

Organization: The Simpsons
Role: Writer/Producer
Period: 1989–2005

Rise to Fame

George Meyer rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Simpsons.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include The Simpsons and Army Man.

Other

  • Work: The Simpsons (Writer/Producer, 1989-2005)
  • Work: Army Man (Founder/Writer, 1988-1990) — Highly influential underground comedy magazine.

Awards & Achievements

  • Primetime Emmy Award — Television Academy — The Simpsons

George Meyer Family & Relationships

George Meyer is married to Maria Semple. He has 1 child, including Poppy Meyer.

  • Children:
    • Poppy Meyer (2003)

Lesser Known Facts

  • He is often cited by fellow writers as the funniest man in the world and the primary architect of The Simpsons' humor.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: George Meyer
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: January 1, 1956
  • Age: 70
  • Birthday: January 1
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: Pennsylvania

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Maria Semple

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Business

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