Homer Groening

Homer Groening

1919-12-30
76 (1996-03-15)
Main Centre, Saskatchewan, Canada

Homer Philip Groening was a German Canadian director and father of Matt Groening. While being a filmmaker, was also an advertiser, writer, and cartoonist. He was the inspiration for the name of Homer Simpson.

Main Centre, Saskatchewan, Canada

Homer Philip Groening was a German Canadian director and father of Matt Groening. While being a filmmaker, was also an advertiser, writer, and cartoonist. He was the inspiration for the name of Homer Simpson.

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A Study in Wet 1964 (7)

Montage of water related subjects.
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The Story 1969 (5)

Presents a story told by a young boy to his younger sister about various zoo animals. Records the spontaneous tale with all the interruptions, comments and reactions of the sister. The film was made by their father Homer Groening and features Matt, Lisa and little Maggie.
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Basic Brown, Basic Blue 1969

The Simpsons' dry, absurdist wit has clear roots in this short film directed by and starring Matt Groening's father, Homer Groening.