8.7
TV
Acting
Matt Besser
- Born
- (age 59)
- Birthplace
- Little Rock - Arkansas - USA
- Credits
- 75 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
8.7
TV
8.1
TV
How I Met Your Mother
5.6
Movie
Bad Teacher
8.2
TV
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
7.9
TV
Modern Family
8.0
TV
Community
5.0
Movie
Year One
8.0
TV
Parks and Recreation
7.4
TV
New Girl
7.8
TV
Bob's Burgers
5.9
Movie
Drillbit Taylor
8.1
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
5.9
Movie
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
7.7
TV
Frasier
6.6
Movie
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
7.9
TV
Close Enough
7.0
TV
Spin City
7.5
TV
Raising Hope
Acting credits 74
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Sing! Film | Orlando |
| 2026 | improv4humans with Matt Besser: DCM '26 Film | Host |
| 2023 | Carol & the End of the World TV | (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Close Enough TV | Bush Guy (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Matt Besser: Pot Humor Film | Himself |
| 2019 | Between Two Ferns: The Movie Film | Mike Burcho |
| 2019 | Crohnie Film | David |
| 2018 | Good Girls Get High Film | Larry |
| 2016 | Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays Film | Bjork |
| 2016 | Arkippiana Film | Jim Brady Jr / Officer James Brady |
| 2016 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ TV | Rick (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Teachers TV | Kev Dibbons (1 ep) |
| 2016 | The UCB Show TV | Self - Host (8 ep) |
| 2016 | Matt Besser: Besser Breaks The Record Film | Himself |
| 2016 | Nightmare Time Film | Monica's dad |
| 2015 | Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon Film | Self |
| 2015 | The Hotwives of Las Vegas TV | Kelly (7 ep) |
| 2015 | Another Period TV | Leon Trotsky (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Weird Loners TV | Toll Taker Kent (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat TV | Richard (4 ep) |
| 2014 | In Search of Miracle Man Film | Matt |
| 2014 | The Hotwives of Orlando TV | Anthony (7 ep) |
| 2014 | Playing House TV | Dougie (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | Alien Leader (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2013 | @midnight with Chris Hardwick TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 2013 | The Millers TV | Dr. Johnson (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Instant Mom TV | Dr. Porter (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine TV | Detective Holderton (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Drunk History TV | Edwin Stanton (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! TV | Hooch the Mooch, Richard Uptill, Sheriff (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Burning Love TV | Phil (4 ep) |
| 2012 | Key & Peele TV | Club Owner (1 ep) |
| 2011 | New Girl TV | Martin Fuller (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Bad Teacher Film | Abraham Lincoln (Tour Guide) |
| 2011 | Happy Endings TV | Rick (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Workaholics TV | Dan Yella (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Mad Love TV | Guy at urinal (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers TV | Greg (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2010 | This Show Will Get You High Film | |
| 2010 | Raising Hope TV | Crazy Michael (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Freak Dance Film | Building Inspector General |
| 2010 | Warren the Ape TV | (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Infomercials TV | Matt (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Jerry (3 ep) |
| 2009 | Community TV | Blake (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Year One Film | Guy in Crowd |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation TV | Crazy Ira (4 ep) |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital TV | Dr. Adair, Circus Clown (1 ep) |
| 2008 | The Mighty B! TV | Hippie / Anton / Judge / Council Prez / Emcee / Fancy Rich Lady (75 ep) |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor Film | Pawn Shop Owner |
| 2008 | David's Situation Film | Courtney Frenchip |
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Film | Dave |
| 2007 | Wild Girls Gone Film | Ray |
| 2007 | Towncraft Film | himself |
| 2007 | Fat Guy Stuck in Internet TV | (1 ep) |
| 2007 | The TV Set Film | Market Research Guy |
| 2007 | Asssscat Film | |
| 2007 | Undead or Alive: A Zombedy Film | Claypool |
| 2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program TV | Jim (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Dante's Inferno Film | Metallica Defendant / L. Ron Hubbard (voice) |
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Matt Besser: Pot Humor Film | Writer, Director |
| 2016 | Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays Film | Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Arkippiana Film | Writer |
| 2016 | The UCB Show TV | Executive Producer, Creator (8 ep) |
| 2016 | Matt Besser: Besser Breaks The Record Film | Director, Writer |
| 2014 | In Search of Miracle Man Film | Writer |
| 2010 | Freak Dance Film | Director, Writer |
| 2009 | Infomercials TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Wild Girls Gone Film | Writer |
| 2004 | Crossballs: The Debate Show TV | Producer, Creator (24 ep) |
| 1998 | Upright Citizens Brigade TV | Creator |
| 1998 | Talent Film | Writer |
| 1996 | Escape From a Wonderful Life Film | Writer |