
A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Matt Besser
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born September 22, 1967Age 59
Cast appearances (2)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (2)
Funny from behind the scenes.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Matt Besser is an American comedian, actor and writer who helped establish the Upright Citizens Brigade. With Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh, he starred in its Comedy Central sketch series, which ran from 1998 to 2000. His earlier Chicago improv work included studying and performing with Del Close.
Besser hosts the long-form improvisation podcast improv4humans. His television projects include the prank show Stung and the debate-show parody Crossballs, alongside appearances in Reno 911!, Community and New Girl. His film work includes Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Martin & Orloff.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
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