Writer
Scott Cawthon
48 years · Houston, Texas, USA · 11 films
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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Best known for
Five Nights at Freddy's
2023 · Producer, Screenplay
On YouTube TV
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
2025 · Producer, Writer
On Netflix
The Pilgrim’s Progress
2005 · Director, Writer
Bible Plays 1
2010 · Donovan, Writer
Bible Plays 2
2010 · Donovan, Director
A Christmas Journey: About the Blessings God Gives
2006 · Director
Filmography 10
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
2025 · Producer, Writer
On Netflix
Five Nights at Freddy's
2023 · Producer, Screenplay
On YouTube TV
Bible Plays 1
2010 · Donovan, Writer
Bible Plays 2
2010 · Donovan, Director
A Christmas Journey: About the Blessings God Gives
2006 · Director
Noah's Ark: Story of the Biblical Flood
2005 · Narrator / Noah (voice), Director
The Pilgrim’s Progress
2005 · Director, Writer
Return to Mushsnail: The Legend of the Snowmill
2004 · Chup Choo (voice), Writer
A Mushsnail Tale
2003 · Director
Birdvillage Volume 1
2003 · Director, Writer