
Scott Cawthon
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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TV Shows
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Crew Credits
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Producer, Writer
2025

Five Nights at Freddy's
Producer
2023

Freddy & Friends: On Tour!
Writer
2021

Noah's Ark: Story of the Biblical Flood
Director, Writer
2005

The Pilgrim’s Progress
Director, Writer, Producer
2005

A Mushsnail Tale
Director
2003

A Christmas Journey: About the Blessings God Gives
Director
2006

Birdvillage Volume 1
Writer, Director
2003

Return to Mushsnail: The Legend of the Snowmill
Director, Writer
2004

The Jesus Kids' Club
Director, Writer

Bible Plays 2
Director, Writer
2010

Bible Plays 1
Writer, Director
2010