Matt Hubbard

Matt Hubbard is an American television writer and producer known for his work on several acclaimed sitcoms. He has been a key writer and producer for series such as 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and The Last Man on Earth, earning multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his contributions. His career is closely associated with collaborators like Tina Fey, Michael Schur, and Will Forte.

Early life and education

Matt Hubbard was born in 1971 in the United States. He pursued his higher education at Harvard University, where he was a member of the renowned Harvard Lampoon humor publication. His time at the Harvard Lampoon provided a foundational experience in comedy writing, connecting him with a network of future writers and performers in the entertainment industry.

Career

Hubbard began his television career as a writer for the NBC series 30 Rock, created by and starring Tina Fey. He served as a producer and screenwriter for the show, contributing to its satire of network television and corporate culture at NBCUniversal. His work on the series earned him several Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series. Following his tenure on 30 Rock, Hubbard joined the writing staff of another NBC hit, Parks and Recreation, which was co-created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. On this series, he also served as a co-executive producer, helping to shape the stories of characters in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Hubbard later collaborated with Will Forte as a co-executive producer and writer on the Fox post-apocalyptic comedy The Last Man on Earth, which premiered in 2015. His other television credits include work on series like Up All Night and The Mighty Boosh. Beyond television, Hubbard co-wrote the animated film The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

Personal life

Matt Hubbard maintains a relatively private personal life. He is married to actress Megan Mullally, known for her role on Will & Grace; the couple wed in 2003. They have collaborated professionally, with Mullally making guest appearances on series like Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock. Hubbard resides primarily in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

* 30 Rock (2006–2013) – Writer, Co-executive Producer * Parks and Recreation (2009–2015) – Writer, Co-executive Producer * Up All Night (2011–2012) – Consulting Producer * The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018) – Writer, Co-executive Producer * The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) – Screenwriter

Awards and nominations

Hubbard has received multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations, all for his work on 30 Rock. These include nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, shared with the producing team. He was also part of the writing staff nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Comedy Series.

Category:American television writers Category:American television producers Category:Harvard University alumni Category:1971 births Category:Living people