Matt Witten


Matthew Witten is an American television writer for House and other shows. He also has written several mystery books, the first of which was Breakfast at Madeline's.
He is credited as the writer for the Supernatural episodes "No Exit"—centering on the ghost of H. H. Holmes—and "Playthings".
Witten also teaches screenwriting for UCLA Extension Writers' Program.

Background and education

Witten grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Brandeis University. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife and two sons. He is the son of Louis Witten and the brother of Edward Witten, both of whom are theoretical physicists.

Plays

The Deal. The play won a Clauder Playwriting Competition, helping Witten launch his career as a television writer.
Sacred Journey

Mystery novels

Breakfast at Madeline's, a murder mystery set in Saratoga Springs.
Grand Delusion, a murder mystery set in Saratoga Springs
Strange Bedfellows