Comedian, Impressionist & Actor; Recurring Contributor on "Thursday Night Football"
Matt Friend Biography
Matt Friend is a stand-up comedian, actor, impressionist, and voice actor known for his work in comedy, television, animation, and live events. A graduate of New York University, Friend began performing at a young age, developing a passion for comedy after watching "Austin Powers" and later refining his skills through acting classes at The Second City.
Friend is recognized for his extensive repertoire of more than 250 celebrity impressions, including Rami Malek, Timothée Chalamet, Paul Giamatti, Howard Stern, Austin Butler, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. His stand-up performances blend impersonations, observational humor, and crowd interaction, contributing to his reputation in the comedy industry. Friend won Kenan Thompson's Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway, marking an early milestone in his career. His impressions have attracted a substantial following on social media platforms such as TikTok, Snap, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where he has amassed over 7 million followers.
Friend's television appearances include The Howard Stern Show, Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC's New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. His acting credits feature a role in "Good Burger 2" and voice work on "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy." He has also appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," portraying public figures such as Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Hunter Biden.
Friend has hosted the NHL Awards and performed at the White House Correspondents' Dinner alongside Colin Jost. He has conducted interviews on the Golden Globes Red Carpet and headlined the Netflix Is A Joke Festival as part of his nationwide stand-up tour. Friend has also served as ABC's official red-carpet host at the Oscars, contributing to increased viewership for the network's post-show broadcast. Friend is a recurring contributor on Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" postgame show, where he launched the comedy segment "The Friend Zone," featuring his sketches, impressions, and comedic takes on sports and entertainment.
CNN aired "America Laughs with Matt Friend," a political satire and late-night comedy special hosted by Friend and filmed in Washington, D.C., during the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner weekend. He continues to tour internationally, performing stand-up comedy and engaging audiences worldwide. Friend is recognized for his contributions to political satire and entertainment, establishing himself as a versatile figure in the comedy and entertainment industry.
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