Matteo Lane

Matteo Lane is a multifaceted comedian, actor, singer, and illustrator, whose talents have been showcased on popular platforms such as "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," "Late Night with Seth Meyers," and HBO's "Crashing." Lane has also ventured into creating content, co-starring and developing the IFC series "Janice and Jeffrey." His comedic prowess was further highlighted in Netflix's "The Comedy Lineup," and he has starred in films including "Molli and Max in the Future," "Upgraded," and "Maintenance Required."

Lane's work, particularly his stand-up comedy, has earned him recognition as one of The Advocate's "LGBT Icons, Innovators, and Disruptors." He has performed in several stand-up specials, such as "Matteo Lane: The Advice Special," "Matteo Lane: Hair Plugs & Heartache," and "Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special." Beyond the stage and screen, Lane's voice has been a fixture in the podcast world, co-hosting "Inside the Closet" with Emma Willmann until 2023 and currently hosting "I Never Liked You" with Nick Smith and "Teach Me Daddy" with Chris Distefano.

Apart from his contributions to comedy and acting, Lane has also made strides in the culinary world. In 2025, he announced the release of a cookbook titled "Your Pasta Sucks, a 'Cookbook'," following his first published cookbook in 2024 that encouraged serious culinary approaches to pasta. His dedication to his craft, whether in comedy, acting, or culinary arts, is evident in his achievements, including the sold-out "Al Dente Tour" at the Chicago Theatre and being listed as one of the Logo30 by LOGO News.