About

Known credits:
13
Birthday:
1983-03-07
Place of birth:
New Jersey, U.S.
Website:
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Matt Burnett

Overview

Matthew Raymond “Matt” Burnett (born March 7, 1983 in New Jersey) 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).

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

Acting

2023 Craig Before the Creek Actor Frog Master / Pokey / Roger / Monkey Kid (voice) 60
Fair
2007 Im In Ur Manger Killing Ur Savior Actor (voice) N/A
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Directing

2023 Craig Before the Creek Directing Director 60
Fair
2007 Im In Ur Manger Killing Ur Savior Directing Director N/A
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Writing

2023 Craig Before the Creek Writing Story 60
Fair
2023 Craig Before the Creek Writing Screenplay 60
Fair
2019 Steven Universe: The Movie Writing Writer 73
Good
2013 Steven Universe Writing Story Editor 83
Very good
2007 Im In Ur Manger Killing Ur Savior Writing Writer N/A
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Production

2023 Craig Before the Creek Production Executive Producer 60
Fair
2023 Jessica's Big Little World Production Executive Producer 71
Good
2018 Craig of the Creek Production Executive Producer 79
Good

Art

2023 Craig Before the Creek Art Storyboard Artist 60
Fair