Matt Besser
Acting Born Sep 22, 1967 Little Rock - Arkansas - USA 96 credits
Biography
Matt Besser works in acting. Born September 22, 1967 in Little Rock - Arkansas - USA. Archytele tracks 96 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
improv4humans with Matt Besser: DCM '26
Carol & the End of the World
Close Enough
Between Two Ferns: The MovieMatt Besser: Pot HumorMatt Besser: Pot Humor · DirectorMatt Besser: Pot Humor · WriterCrohnie
Good Girls Get High
TeachersBajillion Dollar Propertie$The UCB ShowThe UCB Show · Executive ProducerThe UCB Show · Creator
Fresh Off the BoatAnother PeriodWeird LonersThe Hotwives of Las VegasThank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Playing HouseThe Hotwives of OrlandoIn Search of Miracle ManIn Search of Miracle Man · Writer
Rick and MortyBrooklyn Nine-Nine@midnight with Chris HardwickDrunk HistoryThe Millers
Key & PeeleComedy Bang! Bang!Comedy Bang! Bang!Comedy Bang! Bang!
Bob's BurgersNew GirlWorkaholicsHappy EndingsBad Teacher
Raising HopeWarren the ApeFreak DanceFreak Dance · DirectorFreak Dance · Writer
Modern FamilyParks and RecreationCommunityInfomercialsInfomercials · Writer
Childrens HospitalChildrens HospitalThe Mighty B!Drillbit TaylorDavid's Situation
The Sarah Silverman Program.Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryFat Guy Stuck in InternetThe TV SetDante's Inferno
How I Met Your MotherJunebug
Crossballs: The Debate ShowCrossballs: The Debate Show · ProducerCrossballs: The Debate Show · Creator
Reno 911!Reno 911!
Watching EllieMartin & Orloff
The Bernie Mac Show
Curb Your EnthusiasmAqua Teen Hunger Force
Upright Citizens BrigadeUpright Citizens Brigade · CreatorTomorrow NightTalent · Writer
Spin CityEscape From a Wonderful LifeEscape From a Wonderful Life · Writer
Frasier
Full Filmography
96 titles- improv4humans with Matt Besser: DCM '26 (2026) as Host
- Carol & the End of the World (2023) as (voice)
- Close Enough (2020) as Bush Guy (voice)
- Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019) as Mike Burcho
- Matt Besser: Pot Humor (2019) as Himself
- Matt Besser: Pot Humor (2019) Director
- Matt Besser: Pot Humor (2019) Writer
- Crohnie (2019) as David
- Good Girls Get High (2018) as Larry
- Teachers (2016) as Kev Dibbons
- Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016) as Rick
- The UCB Show (2016) as Self - Host
- The UCB Show (2016) Executive Producer
- The UCB Show (2016) Creator
- Arkippiana (2016) as Jim Brady Jr / Officer James Brady
- Arkippiana (2016) Writer
- Nightmare Time (2016) as Monica's dad
- Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays (2016) as Bjork
- Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays (2016) Writer
- Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays (2016) Executive Producer
- Matt Besser: Besser Breaks The Record (2016) as Himself
- Matt Besser: Besser Breaks The Record (2016) Writer
- Matt Besser: Besser Breaks The Record (2016) Director
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Richard
- Another Period (2015) as Leon Trotsky
- Weird Loners (2015) as Toll Taker Kent
- The Hotwives of Las Vegas (2015) as Kelly
- Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2015) as Self
- Playing House (2014) as Dougie
- The Hotwives of Orlando (2014) as Anthony
- In Search of Miracle Man (2014) as Matt
- In Search of Miracle Man (2014) Writer
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Alien Leader (voice)
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Detective Holderton
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Drunk History (2013) as Edwin Stanton
- The Millers (2013) as Dr. Johnson
- Instant Mom (2013) as Dr. Porter
- Key & Peele (2012) as Club Owner
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Hooch the Mooch
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Richard Uptill
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Sheriff
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Greg (voice)
- New Girl (2011) as Martin Fuller
- Workaholics (2011) as Dan Yella
- Happy Endings (2011) as Rick
- Bad Teacher (2011) as Abraham Lincoln (Tour Guide)
- Mad Love (2011) as Guy at urinal
- Raising Hope (2010) as Crazy Michael
- Warren the Ape (2010)
- Freak Dance (2010) as Building Inspector General
- Freak Dance (2010) Director
- Freak Dance (2010) Writer
- This Show Will Get You High (2010)
- Modern Family (2009) as Jerry
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Crazy Ira
- Community (2009) as Blake
- Infomercials (2009) as Matt
- Infomercials (2009) Writer
- Year One (2009) as Guy in Crowd
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Dr. Adair
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Circus Clown
- The Mighty B! (2008) as Hippie / Anton / Judge / Council Prez / Emcee / Fancy Rich Lady
- Drillbit Taylor (2008) as Pawn Shop Owner
- David's Situation (2008) as Courtney Frenchip
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as Jim
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as Dave
- Fat Guy Stuck in Internet (2007)
- The TV Set (2007) as Market Research Guy
- Dante's Inferno (2007) as Metallica Defendant / L. Ron Hubbard (voice)
- Undead or Alive: A Zombedy (2007) as Claypool
- Wild Girls Gone (2007) as Ray
- Wild Girls Gone (2007) Writer
- Asssscat (2007)
- Towncraft (2007) as himself
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Vendor
- Junebug (2005) as Scout who goes in
- Crossballs: The Debate Show (2004)
- Crossballs: The Debate Show (2004) Producer
- Crossballs: The Debate Show (2004) Creator
- Reno 911! (2003) as Sparks Department Captain Miller
- Reno 911! (2003) as Captain Miller
- Watching Ellie (2002) as Carol
- Martin & Orloff (2002)
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Brad Cooley
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Party Guest
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Chimp Alien (voice)
- Upright Citizens Brigade (1998) as Adair
- Upright Citizens Brigade (1998) Creator
- Tomorrow Night (1998) as Man Who Throws Beard In Water
- Talent (1998) Writer
- Spin City (1996) as The Director
- Escape From a Wonderful Life (1996) as Mr. Potter (voice)
- Escape From a Wonderful Life (1996) Writer
- Frasier (1993) as Coffee Guy
- Sing! as Orlando
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Matt Besser best known for?
Matt Besser is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including improv4humans with Matt Besser: DCM '26 (2026), Close Enough (2020), Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019), Teachers (2016).
When and where was Matt Besser born?
Matt Besser was born on September 22, 1967 in Little Rock - Arkansas - USA.
How many credits does Matt Besser have?
Matt Besser has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Matt Besser's background in cinema and television?
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).
Matt Besser by the numbers
96credits
42films
54TV series
1993–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Alien Leader (voice) — aged about 45
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Detective Holderton — aged about 45
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Vendor — aged about 37
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Crazy Ira — aged about 41
- Community (2009) as Blake — aged about 41
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Party Guest — aged about 32
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