Matty Simmons
Producer

Matty Simmons Net Worth

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Matty Simmons is a Brooklyn-born producer, writer, and miscellaneous crew who has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. After a brief stint in the army, he became a New York press agent and was one of the three men who started The Diners Club, the first all-purpose credit card company. He then founded 21st Century Communications, which later became National Lampoon, Inc. and produced the musical comedy "Lemmings" and the National Lampoon Radio Hour. He also produced the popular movie comedy "Animal House" and the National Lampoon "Vacation" series. In addition to his film and television work, he has written eight books, including several best-sellers, and was the principal owner of the San Francisco Warriors.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Producer, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew
Occupation Film producer, producer, writer
Years active 1978–present

💰 Net worth

Matty Simmons, a Brooklyn-born producer, writer, and miscellaneous crew member, is touted as one of the entertainment industry's most accomplished individuals. With his extensive and prosperous career spanning several decades, it comes as no surprise that his net worth is estimated to range between $100K and $1M by 2024. Throughout his journey, Simmons has worked behind the scenes on numerous notable projects, showcasing his versatility and talent. From producing hit movies to writing captivating scripts, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. Simmons' impressive net worth is a testament to his unwavering dedication and unparalleled contributions to the world of entertainment.

Biography/Timeline

1967

Founded in 1967 by Simmons and fellow Diner's Club refugee Len Mogel, Twenty First Century was created to publish a "counterculture" magazine called Cheetah. While Cheetah failed, the partners had more success in the 1970s with Weight Watchers and National Lampoon magazines. Under Simmons' direction, National Lampoon's entire editorial staff was fired and replaced with his children (Michael Simmons and Andy Simmons), as well as Peter Kleinman and Larry Sloman. The magazine expanded into radio, theater, records and film.

2012

He has written seven books. His most recent, Fat, Drunk, and Stupid: The Making of Animal House, was published by St. Martins Press in 2012.

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