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Scott Cawthon

Writing · Born 1978-06-04 · Houston, Texas, USA

Biography

Scott Braden Cawthon (born June 4, 1978) is an American former video game developer and writer. He came to prominence as the creator of the Five Nights at Freddy's media franchise, which began with the development of the eponymous survival horror game in 2014. Released independently, the game achieved popularity and obtained a cult following. Cawthon developed nine games in the main series from 2014 until his retirement in 2021, in addition to three spin-offs. He also wrote several books based on Five Nights at Freddy's, like the novel trilogy 'The Silver Eyes', 'Fazbear Frights' series and 'Tales From The Pizzaplex' series. He's also acredited as writer in the Five Nights at Freddy's Film.

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Filmography

2025Five Nights at Freddy's 2Producer
2024MalHareOriginal Concept
2023Five Nights at Freddy'sScreenstory
2021Freddy & Friends: On Tour!Executive Producer
2010Bible Plays 1Donovan
2010Bible Plays 2Donovan
2006A Christmas Journey: About the Blessings God GivesDirector
2005Noah's Ark: Story of the Biblical FloodNarrator / Noah (voice)
2005The Pilgrim’s ProgressDirector
2004Return to Mushsnail: The Legend of the SnowmillChup Choo (voice)
2003A Mushsnail TaleDirector
2003Birdvillage Volume 1Writer
—Birdvillage vol1Beak
—Birdvillage: Beaks AdventureBeak
—Birdvillage: Beaks VacationBeak
—Birdvillage: Beaks Snowball FightBeak
—The Jesus Kids' ClubNarrator
—Christmas SymbolsCornelius
—Birdvillage The MovieDirector
—Return to Mushsnail BloopersWriter
—Five Nights at Freddy's 3Producer

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