Matt Burnett
Writing
- Born
- March 7, 1983 (age 43) · New Jersey, U.S.
Matthew Raymond “Matt” Burnett is an American animator, writer, director, voice actor, storyboard artist, and executive producer. He is best known as the co-creator, alongside longtime collaborator Ben Levin, of Cartoon Network’s "Craig of the Creek" (2017–2023) and its spin-off, "Jessica’s Big Little World" (2023). Together, Burnett and Levin also co-wrote and co-directed the prequel film 'Craig Before the Creek' (2023).
Before creating his own series, Burnett was a key creative force on "Steven Universe" (2013–2018). As a senior writer and story editor, he helped develop the story for nearly 50 episodes and edited scripts for more than 50, working closely with the storyboard artists during pitches to refine Rebecca Sugar’s vision for the show. He and Levin left Steven Universe after "Craig of the Creek" was greenlit, but returned to co-write the story for 'Steven Universe: The Movie' (2019).
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Burnett’s career began in the mid-2000s. In 2006, he provided the voice of Simon in the short film "She She She She’s a Bombshell!", and the following year worked as an animator on "Kappa Mikey" (2007). Since then, his work has spanned writing, directing, voice acting, and producing, with a consistent focus on imaginative, character-driven storytelling.
Burnett often credits his DIY, hands-on upbringing for shaping his creative ethos, bringing authenticity and heart to the worlds he builds. Across television and film, he has established himself as a versatile storyteller dedicated to creating stories filled with humor, warmth, and emotional depth.
Known for
Behind the camera3
- 2023Craig Before the Creek Screenplay, Story, Director, Storyboard Artist, Executive Producer
- 2019Steven Universe: The Movie Writer
- 2007Im In Ur Manger Killing Ur Savior Writer, Director
Acting3
- 2023Craig Before the Creek as Frog Master / Pokey / Roger / Monkey Kid (voice)
- 2007Im In Ur Manger Killing Ur Savior as (voice)
- 2005She She She She's a Bombshell as Simon (voice)