Trixie Mattel
Biography
Brian Michael Firkus, born August 28, 1989, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an American drag queen, singer-songwriter, comedian, and television personality who performs under the stage persona Trixie Mattel. Mattel is best known as a contestant on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race and as the winner of the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Additional television and web credits include appearing on the web series UNHhhh and its Viceland follow-up The Trixie & Katya Show alongside co-host and frequent collaborator Katya Zamolodchikova, with whom Mattel formed a comedy duo. Mattel has also released studio albums, including Two Birds in 2017 and One Stone in 2018, and serves as an executive producer.
Career overview
Brian Michael Firkus, performing under the stage name Trixie Mattel, is an American drag queen, singer-songwriter, comedian, and television personality. Born on August 28, 1989, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mattel is best known for competing on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race and for winning the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars.
Beyond the competition franchise, Mattel is recognized for appearing on the web series UNHhhh and its Viceland follow-up, The Trixie & Katya Show. These projects were conducted alongside co-host and fellow drag queen Katya Zamolodchikova, with whom Mattel formed a popular comedy duo and frequent collaboration partnership.
As a recording artist, Mattel released her first studio album, Two Birds, in 2017. This was followed by the release of her second studio album, One Stone, in 2018. Additionally, Mattel has expanded her work into executive production, serving in that role alongside Ryan Aceto, David Charpentier, and Jacob for the music video project featuring the single This Town.
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73 titles- Unconventional (2025) Songs
- Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) as Self
- Wish You Were Queer (2025)
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- English Teacher (2024) as Keith / Shazam
- Bit City (2024) as Self
- Phoning It In (2024) as Self (voice)
- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self
- Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home (2024) as Self
- The Bald and The Beautiful Halloween Special (2024) as Self
- A Drag Adventure Story (2024) as Self
- A Trixie & Katya Christmas (2023) as Herself/Baby Brian
- A Very Demi Holiday Special (2023) as Self
- Trixie & Katya Live - The Last Show (2023) as Trixie
- Trixie & Katya Live - The Last Show (2023) Executive Producer
- Monster High (2022) as Skelly Vonderbone (voice)
- Trixie Motel (2022) as Self
- Trixie Motel (2022) Executive Producer
- Sketchy Queens (2022) as Self
- Dr. Jackie (2022) as Trixie Mattel
- Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (2022)
- The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival (2022) as Self
- Last Meals (2021) as Self
- Queen of the Universe (2021) as Self - Judge
- Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump (2021) as Self
- Call Me Mother (2021) as Self - Special Guest
- Sex: Unzipped (2021) as Self
- Trixie Mattel: One Night Only (2021) as Self
- Trixie Mattel: One Night Only (2021) Writer
- Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race (2020) as Self - Queen Supreme Mentor
- Trixie & Katya Save the World (2020)
- Instant Influencer with James Charles (2020) as Self - Guest Judge
- Kombucha Girl Drag Transformation with Brittany Broski (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- I Like to Watch (2019) as Self
- The X Change Rate (2019) as Self - Special Guest
- Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019) as Self
- Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019) Original Music Composer
- Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019) Music
- Help Me I'm Dying (2019) as Self
- The Queens (2019) as Self
- Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend (2019) as Trixie Mattel
- Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend (2019) Music
- Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend (2019) Writer
- Camp Wannakiki (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Follow Me (2018) as Self
- Trixie's Playhouse - RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 RuVeal (2018) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular (2018) as Self - Contestant
- The Trixie & Katya Show (2017) as Self - Host
- The Trixie & Katya Show (2017) Creator
- Bethany (2017) as Trixie Mattel
- Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016) as Self
- The Pit Stop (2016) as Self - Host
- The Pit Stop (2016) as Self
- UNHhhh (2016) as Self
- The Boulet Brothers' Dragula (2016) as Self - Guest Judge
- Whatcha Packin' (2014) as Self
- Hey Qween! (2014) as Self
- Hey Qween! (2014)
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest (archive footage)
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Special Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Contestant
- American Horror Story (2011) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010) as Self - Contestant
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Contestant
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Audience Member
- The Streamy Awards (2009) as Self - Host
- The Comeback (2005) as Trixie Mattel
- Family Guy (1999) as (voice)
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter
- The Queerties as Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Trixie Mattel best known for?
Trixie Mattel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including After Midnight (2024), English Teacher (2024), Bit City (2024), Monster High (2022).
When and where was Trixie Mattel born?
Trixie Mattel was born on August 28, 1989 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
How many credits does Trixie Mattel have?
Trixie Mattel has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2025.
What is Trixie Mattel's background in cinema and television?
Brian Michael Firkus, born August 28, 1989, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an American drag queen, singer-songwriter, comedian, and television personality who performs under the stage persona Trixie Mattel. Mattel is best known as a contestant on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race and as the winner of the third seas...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bit City (2024) as Self — aged about 34
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest — aged about 24
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest (archive footage) — aged about 24
- UNHhhh (2016) as Self — aged about 26
- American Horror Story (2011) as Self — aged about 21
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter — aged about 2
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