Matthew Lillard

Personal context

Summary

Matthew Lillard is an American actor known for Scream, SLC Punk!, the Scooby-Doo films and series, and Five Nights at Freddy’s. His work ranges from horror and teen films to comedy and drama, with recurring roles in genre franchises. In interviews, he has publicly supported LGBTQ+ inclusion, saying he would embrace fans’ reading of Scream characters Billy and Stu as gay if it helped queer viewers feel seen, and expressing interest in making a gay romantic comedy. He has also urged fans to vote for California’s Proposition 50 and publicly criticized ICE; no public DEI role or formal political affiliation is on record.