WRITER
Bill Oakley
1966 - Today
Bill Oakley
William Lloyd Oakley (born February 27, 1966) is an American television writer and producer, known for his work on the animated comedy series The Simpsons. Oakley and Josh Weinstein became best friends and writing partners at St. Albans School; Oakley then attended Harvard University and was Vice President of the Harvard Lampoon. He worked on several short-term media projects, including writing for the variety show Sunday Best, but was then unemployed for a long period. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Bill Oakley is the 7,520th most popular writer, the 20,211th most popular biography from United States and the 1,266th most popular American Writer.
Bill Oakley is most famous for his work as a writer and producer on the animated television series "The Simpsons," where he contributed to many iconic episodes during the show's peak years. He is also known for co-creating the animated series "Mission Hill."
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Among WRITERS
Among writers, Bill Oakley ranks 7,520 out of 7,302. Before him are Catherynne M. Valente, Rebekah Brooks, Geoffrey S. Fletcher, Debora Patta, Armin Navabi, and Carlos Blanco. After him are Jeremy Scahill, Tarun Tejpal, Taiye Selasi, Frank Santopadre, Jonathan Clements, and Victoria Coren Mitchell.
Most Popular Writers in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsCatherynne M. Valente
1979 - Present
HPI: 35.99
Rank: 7,514
Rebekah Brooks
1968 - Present
HPI: 35.94
Rank: 7,515
Geoffrey S. Fletcher
1970 - Present
HPI: 35.92
Rank: 7,516
Debora Patta
1964 - Present
HPI: 35.90
Rank: 7,517
Armin Navabi
1983 - Present
HPI: 35.88
Rank: 7,518
Carlos Blanco
1986 - Present
HPI: 35.83
Rank: 7,519
Bill Oakley
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.81
Rank: 7,520
Jeremy Scahill
1974 - Present
HPI: 35.78
Rank: 7,521
Tarun Tejpal
1963 - Present
HPI: 35.71
Rank: 7,522
Taiye Selasi
1979 - Present
HPI: 35.67
Rank: 7,523
Frank Santopadre
1961 - Present
HPI: 35.59
Rank: 7,524
Jonathan Clements
1971 - Present
HPI: 35.46
Rank: 7,525
Victoria Coren Mitchell
1972 - Present
HPI: 35.42
Rank: 7,526
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1966, Bill Oakley ranks 1,140. Before him are Anthony Washington, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Hope Powell, Rhona Martin, Rob Sheffield, and Dibyendu Barua. After him are Manindra Agrawal, Sean Patrick Maloney, Priya Dutt, Robyn Miller, Lance Blanks, and Rebecca Masika Katsuva.
Others Born in 1966
Go to all RankingsAnthony Washington
ATHLETE
1966 - Present
HPI: 36.23
Rank: 1,134
Harsimrat Kaur Badal
POLITICIAN
1966 - Present
HPI: 36.18
Rank: 1,135
Hope Powell
SOCCER PLAYER
1966 - Present
HPI: 36.11
Rank: 1,136
Rhona Martin
ATHLETE
1966 - Present
HPI: 36.09
Rank: 1,137
Rob Sheffield
WRITER
1966 - Present
HPI: 36.02
Rank: 1,138
Dibyendu Barua
CHESS PLAYER
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.87
Rank: 1,139
Bill Oakley
WRITER
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.81
Rank: 1,140
Manindra Agrawal
COMPUTER SCIENTIST
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 1,141
Sean Patrick Maloney
POLITICIAN
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.70
Rank: 1,142
Priya Dutt
POLITICIAN
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.57
Rank: 1,143
Robyn Miller
GAME DESIGNER
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.03
Rank: 1,144
Lance Blanks
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1966 - 2023
HPI: 34.37
Rank: 1,145
Rebecca Masika Katsuva
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
1966 - 2016
HPI: 34.14
Rank: 1,146
In United States
Among people born in United States, Bill Oakley ranks 20,219 out of 20,380. Before him are Carly Patterson (1988), Robert S. McMillan (2000), Ricky Davis (1979), Rachel G. Fox (1996), Josef Newgarden (1990), and Hala Gorani (1970). After him are Malina Weissman (2003), Joe Corona (1990), Natalie Grant (1971), Jessica Watkins (1988), Corliss Williamson (1973), and Jordan Mickey (1994).
Others born in United States
Go to all RankingsCarly Patterson
SINGER
1988 - Present
HPI: 35.82
Rank: 20,213
Robert S. McMillan
ASTRONOMER
2000 - Present
HPI: 35.82
Rank: 20,214
Ricky Davis
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1979 - Present
HPI: 35.82
Rank: 20,215
Rachel G. Fox
ACTOR
1996 - Present
HPI: 35.82
Rank: 20,216
Josef Newgarden
RACING DRIVER
1990 - Present
HPI: 35.81
Rank: 20,217
Hala Gorani
JOURNALIST
1970 - Present
HPI: 35.81
Rank: 20,218
Bill Oakley
WRITER
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.81
Rank: 20,219
Malina Weissman
ACTOR
2003 - Present
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 20,220
Joe Corona
SOCCER PLAYER
1990 - Present
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 20,221
Natalie Grant
SINGER
1971 - Present
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 20,222
Jessica Watkins
ASTRONAUT
1988 - Present
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 20,223
Corliss Williamson
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1973 - Present
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 20,224
Jordan Mickey
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1994 - Present
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 20,225
Among WRITERS In United States
Among writers born in United States, Bill Oakley ranks 1,266. Before him are Amanda Beard (1981), Silvio Horta (1974), Ben Lerner (1979), Rob Sheffield (1966), Catherynne M. Valente (1979), and Geoffrey S. Fletcher (1970). After him are Jeremy Scahill (1974), Frank Santopadre (1961), Pierce Brown (1988), Arkady Martine (1985), Sarah Dessen (1970), and Ryan Holiday (1987).
Amanda Beard
1981 - Present
HPI: 36.49
Rank: 1,260
Silvio Horta
1974 - 2020
HPI: 36.38
Rank: 1,261
Ben Lerner
1979 - Present
HPI: 36.35
Rank: 1,262
Rob Sheffield
1966 - Present
HPI: 36.02
Rank: 1,263
Catherynne M. Valente
1979 - Present
HPI: 35.99
Rank: 1,264
Geoffrey S. Fletcher
1970 - Present
HPI: 35.92
Rank: 1,265
Bill Oakley
1966 - Present
HPI: 35.81
Rank: 1,266
Jeremy Scahill
1974 - Present
HPI: 35.78
Rank: 1,267
Frank Santopadre
1961 - Present
HPI: 35.59
Rank: 1,268
Pierce Brown
1988 - Present
HPI: 34.77
Rank: 1,269
Arkady Martine
1985 - Present
HPI: 34.68
Rank: 1,270
Sarah Dessen
1970 - Present
HPI: 34.66
Rank: 1,271
Ryan Holiday
1987 - Present
HPI: 34.60
Rank: 1,272












































