Matt Walsh

Matt Walsh

Born:October 13, 1964

Place of Birth:Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Matthew Paul Walsh, born on October 13, 1964, is a talented American comedian and actor whose career has spanned over decades. One of his most notable roles is as Mike McLintock in the critically acclaimed series "Veep," a performance that earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Beyond his television success, Walsh is also recognized as a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe, showcasing his skills in both writing and performing.

Walsh's comedic prowess extends beyond the small screen, as he has graced the big screen in various films, leaving his mark with memorable performances. From his appearances in comedy classics like "Bad Santa" and "Role Models" to his roles in popular movies such as "The Hangover" and "The Do-Over," Walsh has consistently delivered laughter to audiences worldwide. His versatility as an actor shines through in each character he portrays, bringing a unique charm and wit to every role.

In addition to his success in television and film, Walsh has also made a mark in the world of comedy with his work on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" as a correspondent. His sharp humor and quick wit made him a standout on the show, solidifying his reputation as a comedic force to be reckoned with. Walsh's ability to blend satire with humor has endeared him to audiences and critics alike, earning him a loyal following.

Throughout his career, Walsh has demonstrated a remarkable ability to seamlessly transition between various comedic mediums, showcasing his adaptability and talent. Whether he is delivering punchlines on stage with the Upright Citizens Brigade or eliciting laughs in front of the camera, Walsh's comedic timing and delivery are consistently on point. His dedication to his craft and his passion for making people laugh have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Aside from his comedic talents, Walsh is also known for his down-to-earth personality and humble demeanor, endearing him to fans and colleagues alike. His approachable nature and genuine kindness have made him a favorite among those who have had the pleasure of working with him. Despite his success and accolades, Walsh remains grounded and focused on his craft, always striving to push the boundaries of comedy and entertainment.

As a seasoned performer, Walsh continues to captivate audiences with his comedic genius and infectious energy. Whether he is delivering a hilarious monologue or engaging in witty banter with fellow comedians, Walsh's presence lights up the stage and screen. His commitment to his art and his unwavering dedication to making people laugh have solidified his status as a comedic icon.

With a career that has spanned multiple decades and encompassed a wide range of comedic projects, Walsh has established himself as a true powerhouse in the entertainment industry. His contributions to comedy, both on screen and off, have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, inspiring aspiring comedians and actors alike. Matthew Paul Walsh's legacy as a comedic trailblazer continues to shine bright, and his impact on the industry will be felt for years to come.

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Filmography

Acting

Novocaine

Novocaine

Coltraine

2025

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
The Hangover

The Hangover

Dr. Valsh

2009

When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.
Ted

Ted

Thomas

2012

John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.
Old School

Old School

Walsh

2003

Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
Flamin' Hot

Flamin' Hot

Lonny Mason

2023

The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

Agent Rorke

2016

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
Movie 43

Movie 43

Amanda's Dad (segment "Middleschool Date")

2013

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest.
Road Trip

Road Trip

Crime Scene Photographer

2000

After an Ithaca College student films his one-night stand with a beautiful sorority girl, he discovers one of his friends has accidentally mailed the homemade sex tape to his girlfriend in Austin. In a frenzy, he must borrow a car and hit the road in a desperate bid to intercept the tape.
Step Brothers

Step Brothers

Drunk Corporate Guy

2008

Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers when their single parents marry. Brennan's constant competition with Dale strains his mom's marriage to Dale's dad, leaving everyone to wonder whether they'll ever see eye to eye.
You People

You People

Don Wood

2023

A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
Due Date

Due Date

TSA Agent

2010

Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. Peter embarks on a terrifying journey when he accepts a ride from an actor.
Elf

Elf

Matt Walsh

2003

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
Get Hard

Get Hard

Bathroom Stall Man

2015

When obscenely rich hedge-fund manager James is convicted of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him one month to get his affairs in order. Knowing that he won't survive more than a few minutes in prison on his own, James desperately turns to Darnell-- a black businessman who's never even had a parking ticket -- for help. As Darnell puts James through the wringer, both learn that they were wrong about many things, including each other.
Into the Storm

Into the Storm

Pete

2014

As a new day begins in the town of Silverton, its residents have little reason to believe it will be anything other than ordinary. Mother Nature, however has other plans. In the span of just a few hours, an unprecedented onslaught of powerful tornadoes ravages Silverton. Storm trackers predict that the worst is still to come, as terrified residents seek shelter, and professional storm-chasers run toward the danger, hoping to study the phenomenon close up and get a once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Widows

Widows

Ken

2018

A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.
I Love You, Man

I Love You, Man

Impatient Golfer

2009

Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates."
Life of the Party

Life of the Party

Dan Miles

2018

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna – now Dee Rock – embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.
The Good Half

The Good Half

Darren Wheeland

2024

Renn Wheeland returns home to Cleveland for his mother's funeral. Once there, he forges new relationships while healing old ones, before confronting his problems and trying to face his grief.
Role Models

Role Models

Davith of Glencracken

2008

Two salesmen trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.
The Do-Over

The Do-Over

Shecky

2016

The life of a bank manager is turned upside down when a friend from his past manipulates him into faking his own death and taking off on an adventure.
Bad Santa

Bad Santa

Herb

2003

You'd better watch out - Santa Claus Willie T. Soke is coming to town and he doesn't care if you've been naughty or nice. Wille's favorite holiday tradition is to fill his sacks with loot lifted from shopping malls across the country. But this year his plot gets derailed by a wisecracking store detective, a sexy bartender, and a kid who's convinced Willie is the real Santa Claus.
Suncoast

Suncoast

Mr. Ladd

2024

While caring for her brother along with her audacious mother, a teenager strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.
Starsky & Hutch

Starsky & Hutch

Eddie

2004

Join uptight David Starsky and laid-back Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson as they're paired for the first time as undercover cops. The new partners must overcome their differences to solve an important case with help from street informant Huggy Bear and persuasive criminal Reese Feldman.
Semi-Pro

Semi-Pro

Father Pat the Ref

2008

Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team in the league. In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the NBA plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the end of the season. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. If the Tropics want to make it to the NBA, Jackie Moon must rally his team and start winning.
Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas Party

Ezra

2016

When Carol Vanstone, CEO of the technology company Zenotek, expresses her intention to close the Chicago branch, run by her brother Clay, he and his co-workers organize a Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and save their jobs. But the party gets out of control…
Be Kind Rewind

Be Kind Rewind

Officer Julian

2008

A man whose brain becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films.
Christmas with the Kranks

Christmas with the Kranks

Neighbor #2

2004

When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever!
Brigsby Bear

Brigsby Bear

Greg Pope

2017

Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one: James. When the show abruptly ends, James's life changes forever, and he sets out to finish the story himself.
Drugstore June

Drugstore June

Crawford

2024

After the pharmacy in her small town is robbed, a girl who still lives at home with her parents takes matters into her own hands to solve the crime, while at the same time trying to get over her ex-boyfriend and become more of an adult.
Not an Artist

Not an Artist

Charles

2023

In an exclusive artist-in-residency program overseen by an enigmatic patron (RZA), artists in turmoil face a make-or-break ultimatum: unlock their full creative potential or abandon art forever. Yet, the unexpected intrusion of an outsider (Matt Walsh) jeopardizes the program's delicate balance.

Production

Not an Artist

Not an Artist

Writer

2023

In an exclusive artist-in-residency program overseen by an enigmatic patron (RZA), artists in turmoil face a make-or-break ultimatum: unlock their full creative potential or abandon art forever. Yet, the unexpected intrusion of an outsider (Matt Walsh) jeopardizes the program's delicate balance.