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Matthew Gregory Besser is an American actor, comedian, director, producer, and writer, best known as one of the four founding members of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe, who had their own show on Comedy Central from 1998–2000. He currently hosts the improvisation-based podcast Improv4humans on the Earwolf podcasting network.
Birth Name
Matthew Gregory Besser
Born
Friday, 22 September 1967
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Carol & The End of the World | Guest Performer | 2023 |
| Close Enough | Bush Guy | 2020 |
| Have a Good Trip | Self - Comedian | 2020 |
| Good Girls Get High | Larry | 2019 |
| Matt Besser: Pot Humor | Himself / Self | 2019 |
| Between Two Ferns: The Movie | Mike Burcho | 2019 |
| Liberty Crossing | Miles | 2018 |
| Funny How? | Self | 2017 |
| Superior Donuts | Detective Whitley | 2017 |
| Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays | Björk / Bjork | 2016 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Carol & The End of the World | Guest Performer | 2023 |
| Close Enough | Bush Guy | 2020 |
| Have a Good Trip | Self - Comedian | 2020 |
| Good Girls Get High | Larry | 2019 |
| Matt Besser: Pot Humor | Himself / Self | 2019 |
| Between Two Ferns: The Movie | Mike Burcho | 2019 |
| Liberty Crossing | Miles | 2018 |
| Funny How? | Self | 2017 |
| Superior Donuts | Detective Whitley | 2017 |
| Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays | Björk / Bjork | 2016 |
| Haters Back Off! | Miranda's Father | 2016 |
| Arkippiana | Officer James Brady / Jim Brady Jr | 2016 |
| Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ | Rick | 2016 |
| Love | Tour Guide | 2016 |
| Teachers | Kev Dibbons | 2016 |
| The UCB Show | Himself - Host / Self - Host | 2016 |
| Matt Besser: Besser Breaks the Record | Himself / Self | 2016 |
| Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon | Himself / Self | 2015 |
| The Hotwives of Las Vegas | Kelly | 2015 |
| Weird Loners | Toll Taker Kent | 2015 |
| Fresh Off the Boat | Richard | 2015 |
| In Search of Miracle Man | Matt | 2014 |
| The Hotwives of Orlando | Anthony | 2014 |
| Playing House | Dougie | 2014 |
| Review | Author | 2014 |
| Rick and Morty | Alien Leader | 2013 |
| @midnight | Self | 2013 |
| The Birthday Boys | Spartans Coach / God / Devil | 2013 |
| The Millers | Dr. Johnson | 2013 |
| Instant Mom | Dr. Porter | 2013 |
| Trophy Wife | Russian Guitarist | 2013 |
| All Growz Up with Melinda Hill | Self | 2013 |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Detective Holderton | 2013 |
| Drunk History | Edwin Stanton / King Ferdinand | 2013 |
| Another Period | Leon Trotsky | 2013 |
| Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell | Alex | 2013 |
| Who Gets the Last Laugh? | Self | 2013 |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Sheriff / Richard Uptill / Hooch the Mooch / Darren Montaigne / Björk / Barry | 2012 |
| Burning Love | Phil | 2012 |
| Key and Peele | Club Owner | 2012 |
| Talking Dead | Self | 2011 |
| New Girl | Martin Fuller | 2011 |
| Inside the Master Class | Self / Himself | 2011 |
| The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access Web Videos | Self | 2011 |
| The Chris Gethard Show: Public Access | Self | 2011 |
| Bad Teacher | Abraham Lincoln (Tour Guide) / Abraham Lincoln - Tour Guide | 2011 |
| Happy Endings | Rick | 2011 |
| Mad Love | Guy At Urinal | 2011 |
| Bob's Burgers | Greg | 2011 |
| Workaholics | Dan Yella | 2011 |
| Raising Hope | Crazy Michael | 2010 |
| Freak Dance | Building Inspector General | 2010 |
| Warren the Ape | Benton Shaw | 2010 |
| Players | Meat Stix Fan | 2010 |
| The Back Room | Dr. Aggro Cocky | 2010 |
| Modern Family | Jerry | 2009 |
| Community | Blake | 2009 |
| Year One | Guy in Crowd | 2009 |
| Doc Mock's Movie Mausoleum | Self | 2009 |
| The Soloist | Commuter #4 | 2009 |
| Parks and Recreation | Crazy Ira | 2009 |
| Kevin Pollak's Chat Show | Self | 2009 |
| Childrens Hospital | Circus Clown / Dr. Adair | 2008 |
| The Life & Times of Tim | Garvey Quantelbaum | 2008 |
| The Mighty B! | Hippie / Anton / Judge / Council Prez / Emcee / Fancy Rich Lady / Twin Hillbillies | 2008 |
| Drillbit Taylor | Pawn Shop Owner | 2008 |
| Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Dave | 2007 |
| The Very Funny Show | Mike | 2007 |
| Wild Girls Gone | Ray | 2007 |
| WordGirl | Zachary Zany / Reporter Rex / News Anchor / Serious Violinist / Newcaster 1 / Lead Deriver | 2007 |
| The Bill Engvall Show | Auctioneer | 2007 |
| MySpace Tom | MySpace Tom | 2007 |
| Towncraft | Self / himself | 2007 |
| Fat Guy Stuck in Internet | Maze Master | 2007 |
| Upright Citizens Brigade: Asssscat | Self - Performer | 2007 |
| The TV Set | Market Research Guy | 2007 |
| Undead or Alive: A Zombedy | Claypool | 2007 |
| The Sarah Silverman Program. | Jim | 2007 |
| Dante's Inferno | L. Ron Hubbard / Metallica Defendant / Curtis LeMay / Airport Security / L. Ron Hubbard (voice) | 2007 |
| Help Me Help You | Brandon | 2006 |
| How I Met Your Mother | Vendor | 2005 |
| Junebug | Scout who goes in | 2005 |
| Weekends at the DL | Self | 2005 |
| Stacked | John | 2005 |
| 25 Years of Improv Comedy | Self | 2005 |
| Pilot Season | James Besser | 2004 |
| Crossballs: The Debate Show | Various Characters / Matt Bradley | 2004 |
| Reno 911! | Pot Dealer / Sparks Department Captain Miller | 2003 |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself (as Upright Citizens Brigade) | 2003 |
| Martin & Orloff | Ron | 2002 |
| Watching Ellie | Carol | 2002 |
| The Bernie Mac Show | Brad Cooley | 2001 |
| Late Friday | Self / Driving Instructor Besser | 2001 |
| Aqua Teen Hunger Force | Chimp Alien | 2000 |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Party Guest | 2000 |
| Upright Citizens Brigade | Adair / Various | 1998 |
| The Challenge | Self - Coach | 1998 |
| Tomorrow Night | Man who throws beard in water | 1998 |
| Apt. 2F | Upright Citizens Brigade / Matt | 1997 |
| Spin City | The Director | 1996 |
| The Daily Show | Donnie Halpern | 1996 |
| Escape from It's a Wonderful Life | Mr. Potter (voice) / Mr. Potter / Various | 1996 |
| Frasier | Coffee Guy | 1993 |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Himself / Sketch Player / Self / Pizza Guy / Jesus / Fighting Fan #1 | 1993 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Matt Besser: Pot Humor | 2019 |
| Matt Besser: Besser Breaks the Record | 2016 |
| Inside the Master Class | 2011 |
| Freak Dance | 2010 |
| The Back Room | 2010 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
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