Homer Groening

Birth : 1919-12-30, Main Centre, Saskatchewan, Canada

Death : 1996-03-15

History

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.

Movies

The Story
The Story
Camera Operator
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.
The Story
The Story
Director
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.
Basic Brown, Basic Blue
Basic Brown, Basic Blue
Narrator
The Simpsons' dry, absurdist wit has clear roots in this short film directed by and starring Matt Groening's father, Homer Groening.
A Study in Wet
A Study in Wet
Director
Montage of water related subjects.