For decades, actor Matthew Lillard has embodied characters that linger in the cultural zeitgeist long after their debut. From Scream’s unhinged Stu Macher to loveable glutton Shaggy in Scooby-Doo, his impassioned performances drive obsession that create cult favorites. Said to be “in his Renaissance era” by The Hollywood Reporter, he’s making waves as an entrepreneur and is again commanding the screen in the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise and upcoming releases including Amazon’s Carrie and Scream 7.

When he takes the stage as a keynote speaker, Matt entertains and educates with infectious enthusiasm. At comic cons, colleges, and fandom events, he divulges hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes, talks storytelling and creative process, and connects with fans on a level that makes them feel seen and valued. For business audiences, he discusses entrepreneurship, authenticity in brand building, and the hidden value in serving niche audiences.

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A self-professed nerd, Matt has turned his lifelong passion for Dungeons & Dragons into multiple highly successful businesses, creating luxury items and experiences for niche communities that are voracious about what they love.

Operating with an authenticity that only true gamers could deliver, he and his best friends founded Beadle & Grimm’s, a high-end accessories company for tabletop roleplay games like D&D, Magic: the Gathering, and Pathfinder. Building off that success, he also co-founded Find Familiar Spirits, a fandom-driven alcohol company offering award-winning craft spirits and a new chapter in an original fantasy saga to accompany each bottle.

Back in Hollywood, Matt can be seen in season two of Daredevil: Born Again, Amazon’s Cross, Good Girls, The Life of Chuck, and Bosch, among many other projects. He continues to voice Shaggy across the Scooby-Doo franchise in animated series and video games. He also produced and starred in Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!, an improv-comedy show hailed as Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets Dungeons & Dragons.

Across every endeavor, Matthew Lillard has built an enduring legacy rooted in passion, authenticity, and genuine human connection.