HHomer GroeningDirectingDecember 30, 1919— March 15, 1996(76 years old)Main Centre, Saskatchewan, CanadaPopularity: 0IMDbBiographyHomer 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.Known For5.0The StoryDirectorGet WetDirector7.0A Study in WetDirectorFilmographyMovies5TV Shows0AllCast2Crew5Browse All1960s5.0The StoryDirectorGet WetNarrator (voice)7.0A Study in WetDirector