Matt Besser

Biography

Matt Besser was born on September 22, 1967 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Drillbit Taylor (2008) and Bad Teacher (2011).

Career Overview

Matt Besser has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Signature works include Arkippiana, Freak Dance, Asssscat. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

63

Birth Date

1967-09-22 00:00:00

Birth Place

Little Rock - Arkansas - USA

Known For

• 

  Arkippiana
• 

  Freak Dance
• 

  Asssscat
• 

  improv4humans with Matt Besser: DCM '26
• 

  Crohnie
• Sing!

Frequent Collaborators

• Horatio Sanz (2 collaborations)
• Amy Poehler (2 collaborations)
• Ian Roberts (2 collaborations)
• Sean Conroy (2 collaborations)
• Hal Alpert (1 collaborations)
• Hunter M. Altman (1 collaborations)
• Vinnie Duyck (1 collaborations)
• Betsy Sodaro (1 collaborations)
• Drew Tarver (1 collaborations)
• Hillary Anne Matthews (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (50 credits)

  • improv4humans with Matt Besser: DCM '26

    Host

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Crohnie

    David

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Sing!

    Orlando

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Close Enough

    - Prank War (2020) ... Bush Guy (voice) actor actors
    2020
  • Matt Besser: Pot Humor

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Between Two Ferns: The Movie

    Mike Burcho

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Good Girls Get High

    Larry

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays

    Bjork

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Arkippiana

    Jim Brady Jr / Officer James Brady

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Matt Besser: Besser Breaks The Record

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Nightmare Time

    Monica's dad

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Fresh Off the Boat

    - Rancho Contento (2019) ... Richard actor actors

    - Driving Miss Jenny (2017) ... Richard actor actors

    - Gabby Goose (2017) ... Richard actor actors

    - Where are the Giggles? (2016) ... Richard actor actors
    2015
  • In Search of Miracle Man

    Matt

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine

    - Terry Kitties (2016) ... Detective Holderton actor actors
    2013
  • Rick and Morty

    - Interdimensional Cable 2: Tempting Fate (2015) ... Alien Leader (voice) actor actors
    2013
  • Key & Peele

    - Bobby McFerrin vs. Michael Winslow (2012) ... Club Owner actor actors
    2012
  • Bad Teacher

    Abraham Lincoln (Tour Guide)

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Workaholics

    - The Nuttin' Professor (2016) ... Dan Yella actor actors
    2011
  • Bob's Burgers

    - Lindapendent Woman (2013) ... Greg (voice) actor actors
    2011
  • Happy Endings

    - Spooky Endings (2011) ... Rick actor actors
    2011
  • New Girl

    - The Story of the 50 (2012) ... Martin Fuller actor actors
    2011
  • This Show Will Get You High

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Freak Dance

    Building Inspector General

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Raising Hope

    - Killer Hope (2011) ... Crazy Michael actor actors
    2010
  • Year One

    Guy in Crowd

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Modern Family

    - Thanksgiving Jamboree (2016) ... Jerry actor actors

    - Won't You Be Our Neighbor (2014) ... Jerry actor actors

    - Halloween (2010) ... Jerry actor actors
    2009
  • Parks and Recreation

    - New Slogan (2014) ... Crazy Ira actor actors

    - Ann's Decision (2013) ... Crazy Ira actor actors

    - The Fight (2011) ... Crazy Ira actor actors

    - Media Blitz (2011) ... Crazy Ira actor actors
    2009
  • Community

    - Basic RV Repair and Palmistry (2015) ... Blake actor actors
    2009
  • Drillbit Taylor

    Pawn Shop Owner

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • David's Situation

    Courtney Frenchip

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Childrens Hospital

    - Stryker Bites the Dust (2011) ... Circus Clown actor actors

    - No One Can Replace Her (2010) ... Dr. Adair actor actors
    2008
  • Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

    Dave

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Wild Girls Gone

    Ray

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Towncraft

    himself

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The TV Set

    Market Research Guy

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Asssscat

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Undead or Alive: A Zombedy

    Claypool

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Dante's Inferno

    Metallica Defendant / L. Ron Hubbard (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Junebug

    Scout who goes in

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • How I Met Your Mother

    - Everything Must Go (2008) ... Vendor actor actors
    2005
  • Reno 911!

    - Wiegel's Couple's Therapy (2009) ... Sparks Department Captain Miller actor actors

    - Deputy Dance (2009) ... Captain Miller actor actors

    - VHS Transfer Memory Lane (2009) ... Sparks Department Captain Miller actor actors

    - The Investigation Continues (2) (2006) ... Sparks Department Captain Miller actor actors

    - Rick's On It (2006) ... Sparks Department Captain Miller actor actors
    2003
  • Martin & Orloff

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Bernie Mac Show

    - If I Were N-Riched Man (2002) ... Brad Cooley actor actors

    - Pilot (2001) ... Brad Cooley actor actors
    2001
  • Aqua Teen Hunger Force

    - Banana Planet (2013) ... Chimp Alien (voice) actor actors
    2000
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    - The Freak Book (2007) ... Party Guest actor actors
    2000
  • Tomorrow Night

    Man Who Throws Beard In Water

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Escape From a Wonderful Life

    Mr. Potter (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Spin City

    - All the Mayor's Men (1999) ... The Director actor actors
    1996
  • Frasier

    - Farewell, Nervosa (2003) ... Coffee Guy actor actors
    1993

• writing (9 credits)

  • Matt Besser: Pot Humor

    writer

    writing
    2019
  • Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays

    writer

    writing
    2016
  • Arkippiana

    writer

    writing
    2016
  • Matt Besser: Besser Breaks The Record

    writer

    writing
    2016
  • In Search of Miracle Man

    writer

    writing
    2014
  • Freak Dance

    writer

    writing
    2010
  • Wild Girls Gone

    writer

    writing
    2007
  • Talent

    writer

    writing
    1998
  • Escape From a Wonderful Life

    writer

    writing
    1996

• directing (3 credits)

  • Matt Besser: Pot Humor

    director

    directing
    2019
  • Matt Besser: Besser Breaks The Record

    director

    directing
    2016
  • Freak Dance

    director

    directing
    2010

• production (1 credits)

  • Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays

    executive producer

    production
    2016