Matthew Lillard
Matthew Lyn Lillard (born January 24, 1970) is an American actor, director, and producer. His early film roles include the black comedy Serial Mom (1994) and the crime thriller Hackers (1995). He achieved a career breakthrough for his portrayal of Stu Macher in the slasher film Scream (1996), which bolstered Lillard into the mainstream as a scream king. Afterwards, he starred in prominent roles in SLC Punk! (1998), She's All That (1999), Thirteen Ghosts (2001), and Without a Paddle (2004).
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Lillard gained renewed recognition for playing William Afton in the horror film Five Nights at Freddy's (2023); that same year, The Hollywood Reporter praised his return to mainstream popular culture. He has since starred in the film's 2025 sequel and had supporting roles in the fantasy drama film The Life of Chuck (2025) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Daredevil: Born Again (2026).
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Born
Jan 24, 1970
Lansing, Michigan, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
124 acting
3 crew
Popularity
8.1
Known For
Scream 7
2026
as Stu Macher
Scream
1996
as Stuart
Scream
2022
as Flamethrower Ghostface / Party Guest (voice) (uncredited)
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
2025
as William Afton / Yellow Rabbit
Five Nights at Freddy's
2023
as Steve Raglan / William Afton
Scooby-Doo
2002
as Shaggy
Scream 2
1997
as Guy at Party (uncredited)
Thir13en Ghosts
2001
as Rafkin
The Life of Chuck
2025
as Gus
Hackers
1995
as Emmanuelle Goldstein / 'Cereal Killer'
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