Biography
Matthew Paul Walsh (born October 13, 1964) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his role as Mike McLintock in Veep for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe, with which he co-starred in its original television series and the 2015 reboot. He also previously starred in short-lived comedy programs such as Dog Bites Man and Players, and was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stew...
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Unexpecteds
2025
as Gary
Gary and his best friends seek revenge against a social media influencer who has scammed them of their life savings.
The Unexpecteds
2025
Co-Producer
Gary and his best friends seek revenge against a social media influencer who has scammed them of their life savings.
Novocaine
2025
as Coltraine
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.
Bolt from the Blue
2024
as Michael Simmons
An overlooked engineer is sent to Alaska to scope out an eccentric scientist's claim that capturing lightning can be a new source of renewable energy.
The Good Half
2024
as Darren Wheeland
Renn Wheeland returns home to Cleveland for his mother's funeral. Once there, he forges new relationships while healing old ones, before confronting h...
Officer Stanley
2024
A police officer embarrasses himself on the job and gets wound up in a string of lies and confusion to cover up the situation.
Drugstore June
2024
as Crawford
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, w...
Suncoast
2024
as Mr. Ladd
While caring for her brother along with her audacious mother, a teenager strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist who is protestin...
Not an Artist
2023
as Charles
In an exclusive artist-in-residency program overseen by an enigmatic patron (RZA), artists in turmoil face a make-or-break ultimatum: unlock their ful...
Not an Artist
2023
Writer
In an exclusive artist-in-residency program overseen by an enigmatic patron (RZA), artists in turmoil face a make-or-break ultimatum: unlock their ful...
Jess Plus None
2023
A reluctant maid-of-honor must attend her best friend’s off-the-grid wedding in the woods, where she's forced to confront her ex-girlfriend, all her m...
Flamin' Hot
2023
as Lonny Mason
The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flam...
You People
2023
as Don Wood
A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
Father of the Bride
2022
as Dr. Gary Saeger
A father comes to grips with his daughter’s upcoming wedding through the prism of multiple relationships within a big, sprawling Cuban-American family...
Press Play
2022
as Mr. Knott
Laura and Harrison have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura gets the chance ...
Unplugging
2022
as Dan
Think a rustic getaway with no cell service, Internet or social media is a romantic way to repair your marriage and sex life? Think again. Meet Dan an...
Unplugging
2022
Screenplay, Producer
Think a rustic getaway with no cell service, Internet or social media is a romantic way to repair your marriage and sex life? Think again. Meet Dan an...
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
2022
as Self
Through never before-seen archive material, interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, rabid fans and the Kids In The Hall themselves – this docu...
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
2021
as Self
From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have...
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020
as Mike Gold/Himself
Comedy guru Del Close, mentor to everyone from Bill Murray to Tina Fey, sets out to write his autobiography for D.C. Comics. As he leads us through se...
The Perfect Date
2019
as Charlie Rattigan
No beau? No problem! To earn money for college, a high schooler creates a dating app that lets him act as a stand-in boyfriend.
Under the Eiffel Tower
2019
as Stuart
Stuart is a having a mid-life crisis. Desperate for something more in life, he tags along on his best friend's family vacation to Paris - then propose...
Under the Eiffel Tower
2019
Producer
Stuart is a having a mid-life crisis. Desperate for something more in life, he tags along on his best friend's family vacation to Paris - then propose...
Widows
2018
as Ken
A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt lef...
Family
2018
as Dan
Kate Stone is career-focused with a brash attitude that keeps relationships at an arm's length. When her estranged brother calls asking her to baby-si...
Life of the Party
2018
as Dan Miles
When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same clas...
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
2018
as Matty Simmons
In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.
Brigsby Bear
2017
as Greg Pope
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...
Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays
2016
Executive Producer
Andy Richter is capturing the spirit of the '70s network Christmas special, and inviting you to celebrate the Holiday Season the right way with his fa...
Office Christmas Party
2016
as Ezra
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 c...
Keeping Up with the Joneses
2016
as Dan Craverston
An ordinary suburban couple finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses – their impossibly gorgeous and ultra-sophisticated new neighbors – especi...
Wild Oats
2016
as Forbes
Everything changes for Eva when she receives an insurance settlement check accidentally made out for $5,000,000 instead of the expected $50,000. She a...
Other People
2016
as Steve
David, a struggling comedy writer fresh off from breaking up with his boyfriend, moves from New York City to Sacramento to help his sick mother. Livin...
Ghostbusters
2016
as Agent Rorke
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Pat...
The Do-Over
2016
as Shecky
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.
The Darkness
2016
as Gary Carter
A family returns from a Grand Canyon vacation with a supernatural presence in tow.
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015
as Self
Del Close was never a household name, but any comedy enthusiast is aware of his impact. From Bill Murray to Chris Farley to Amy Poehler, many of the m...
Bad Night
2015
as Ari
When Kate and Abby are mistaken for famous art thieves, their fun night out quickly goes from good to bad.
Get Hard
2015
as Bathroom Stall Man
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...
Misery Loves Comedy
2015
as Self
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad...
A Better You
2014
as Patrick
A hypno-therapist in midlife crisis must tackle his own personal challenges before helping others and getting joint custody of his kids.
A Better You
2014
Director, Writer
A hypno-therapist in midlife crisis must tackle his own personal challenges before helping others and getting joint custody of his kids.
Sex Ed
2014
as Washout
Eddie lands his first teaching gig at an inner city middle school and finds his highly pubescent pupils are receiving no form of sexual education. Edd...
Into the Storm
2014
as Pete
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, howe...
Jason Nash Is Married
2014
as Randy Plymouth
Jason is stuck living in the shadows of his more successful wife (Busy Philipps) and two young kids. When debt threatens to destroy his family, he jum...
Hits
2014
as Dave
A talentless teen will do anything to get on TV's "The Voice." Meanwhile, her father, a municipal worker, creates an uproar when a video of his rants ...
Coffee Town
2013
as Cop
Will is a 30-something website manager who uses local café, Coffee Town, as his office. When the owners of the shop discuss plans to convert Coffee To...
Free Samples
2013
as Mr. Hightower
A Stanford law-school dropout named Jillian escapes to the anonymity of Los Angeles to figure out what she wants to do with her life, and on the day o...
Movie 43
2013
as Amanda's Dad (segment "Middleschool Date")
A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest ...
The Brass Teapot
2012
as Antique Dealer
When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to g...
Ted
2012
as Thomas
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 ...
Queens of Country
2012
as Cleveland Norvis
Living in a fantasy era long gone and obsessed with old time country stars, the prettiest girl in a small Arizona town finds a lost iPod filled with s...
High Road
2011
Producer, Director, Screenplay
Directed by Matt Walsh, a co-founding member of world-renowned comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade, High Road showcases a totally improvised script...
Worst Enemy
2010
as Dr. Martin Mondieu
Comedy short film following a curmudgeon (Michaela Watkins, "SNL") plagued by insecurity who's saved by her hero, a local doctor (Matt Walsh, "UCB").
Geisho
2010
Horatio Sanz is Winslow, a man who has wanted something all his life. As a boy he was inspired by his mother’s intellect and love of art. Now thirty y...
Due Date
2010
as TSA Agent
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 ...
Cherry
2010
as Prof. Van Auken
Ivy League Freshman, Aaron Milton (17) gets a different kind of education when he falls for Linda (34) a vivacious former wild-child who has returned ...
Cyrus
2010
as Tim
With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcée finally meets the woman of his dreams, onl...
Breast Picture
2010
as Jack
Pornographers make an Oscar-worthy drama when the director writes a great script and inspires his talent-handicapped cast and crew to deliver great pe...
Deadtime Stories
2009
as Monte (segment "Valley of the Shadow")
An anthology of three horror stories presented by George A. Romero. In "Valley of the Shadow," a woman searches for her missing husband in the jungle...
May the Best Man Win
2009
as Fred Anderton
Two best friends compete to be the best man at their childhood friend's wedding.
Mystery Team
2009
as Jim
A group of former Encyclopedia Brown-style child-detectives struggle to solve an adult mystery.
The Hangover
2009
as Dr. Valsh
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 th...
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
2009
as Captain Ortiz
Don Ready is many things, but he is best-known as an extraordinary salesman. When a car dealership in Temecula teeters on the brink of bankruptcy, he ...
I Love You, Man
2009
as Impatient Golfer
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...
Role Models
2008
as Davith of Glencracken
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 servi...
Step Brothers
2008
as Drunk Corporate Guy
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 whe...
Semi-Pro
2008
as Father Pat the Ref
Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team ...
Drillbit Taylor
2008
as Not for Pot Driver
Dealing with a sociopathic school bully, three high school freshmen hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them, not realizing he is just a homeless b...
Be Kind Rewind
2008
as Officer Julian
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 rente...
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007
as Jocko Magillicutty
Red Sandwich, the King of Sentimental Comedy, salutes our saddest holiday: Christmas! Get ready for very quaint jokes, tears, and plenty of pantomime ...
Wild Girls Gone
2007
as Sheriff Terry Moran
In the Spring Break capital of White Sands, Florida, Sheriff Terry Moran outlaws the town's world famous ass contests to win the elderly vote in his c...
Wild Girls Gone
2007
Writer
In the Spring Break capital of White Sands, Florida, Sheriff Terry Moran outlaws the town's world famous ass contests to win the elderly vote in his c...
Asssscat
2007
On the heels of their enormously popular TV show, the Upright Citizens Brigade (Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh) bring you Asssscat ...
Dante's Inferno
2007
as Mussolini / Fox Reporter / Airport Security Pursuer (voice)
A darkly comedic travelogue of the underworld - set against an all-too-familiar urban backdrop of used car lots, gated communities, strip malls, and t...
School for Scoundrels
2006
as Walsh
In the hope of winning the woman of his dreams, Amanda, lovelorn meter-reader Roger Wadell enrolls in a secret confidence-building class. The course's...
Last Laugh '04
2004
as Denis Leary's Lawyer
Comedy Central's Last Laugh '04 was a "year-in-review" type show where comedians talked about events in 2004. The show featured stand-up sets by Norm ...
Christmas with the Kranks
2004
as Neighbor #2
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 ...
Starsky & Hutch
2004
as Eddie
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 overcom...
Bad Santa
2003
as Herb
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 tr...
Elf
2003
as Matt Walsh
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 help...
Brainwarp
2003
as Captain Maniac
Brainwarp, the world's dumbest supervillain, attempts to make rent ($200) for his studio apartment hideout through a combination of foul language and ...
Death of a Dynasty
2003
as Frat Boy #1
A story which centers around Dave Katz, a journalist at a hip-hop magazine who is sent on assignment to uncover the often comedic underworld of Roc-a-...
Old School
2003
as Walsh
Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
Martin & Orloff
2002
as Dr. Eric Orloff
This is the story of a marketing man and his shrink. A suicide attempt and a softball game; A PHD-toting stripper and a deranged Desert Storm vet; A g...
Road Trip
2000
as Crime Scene Photographer
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 ...
Fatty Drives the Bus
1999
as Man in Baseball Uniform
Oh no! It appears as if Satan isn't going to fill his soul quota this month! So of course, he turns himself into a tour guide and takes a bus-load of ...
Escape From a Wonderful Life
1996
as Clarence (voice)
The comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade re-edit and redub Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." After 50 years of annual performances, George Bail...
Escape From a Wonderful Life
1996
Writer
The comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade re-edit and redub Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." After 50 years of annual performances, George Bail...
Little Lorraine
N/A
as Officer Douglas
Little Lorraine, a North Atlantic seaside town with a population of 60, becomes embroiled in an international cocaine smuggling operation under the no...
Maybe We Should
N/A
as Patrick Ellington
Determined to bring hope to their rural Pennsylvania community, a couple embark on an ambitious mission to establish a revolutionary therapy center fo...
Grace Period
N/A
as Dr. Rubin
Willa decides to freeze her eggs with a doctor's help but complications arise when she meets her ideal man, Greg, leading her to navigate her journey ...
Gravy
N/A
as Matt
Two old friends meet for a late night rumination on life, death and condiments.