Christopher David Matheson (born December 11, 1959) is an American film director and screenwriter.[1] Matheson is best known for his collaborations with fellow screenwriter Ed Solomon, together creating the Bill & Ted franchise, writing the three films Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and Bill & Ted Face the Music.[2] Together they also wrote the films Mom and Dad Save the World and Imagine That.
Chris Matheson | |
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| Born | Christopher David Matheson December 11, 1959 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Relatives | Richard Christian Matheson (brother), Ali Marie Matheson (sister) |
His 2015 book The Story of God: A Biblical Comedy about Love (and Hate) is an alternative interpretation of the Christian Bible as seen through the eyes of an atheist.[2][3]
He is the son of author Richard Matheson,[2] as well as the younger brother of fellow screenwriter Richard Christian Matheson and the brother of Ali Marie Matheson.
He is a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Program | Director | Writer | Notes |
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| 1989 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | No | Yes | |
| 1991 | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey | No | Yes | |
| 1992 | Mom and Dad Save the World | No | Yes | |
| 1993 | Mike the Detective | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 1995 | A Goofy Movie | No | Yes | |
| 1996 | Mr. Wrong | No | Yes | |
| 2000 | Stepsister from Planet Weird | No | Yes | TV movie |
| 2001 | The Wise Ones | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Evil Alien Conquerors | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Monkeys | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Imagine That | No | Yes | |
| 2013 | Rapture-Palooza | No | Yes | Also executive producer |
| 2020 | Bill & Ted Face the Music | No | Yes |