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Matt Walsh

Birth Name:
Matthew Paul Walsh
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Soundtrack
Matt Walsh
  • In 2011, he won the award for outstanding achievement in filmmaking directing for "High Road" at the Newport Beach Film Festival
  • Earned a degree in psychology from Northern Illinois University
  • Married actress Morgan Vukovic
  • Got interested in comedy after taking classes in improv at the Second City in Chicago
  • Worked as a camp counselor before deciding to become a stand-up comic
  • Is often featured in films that are produced by filmmaker Todd Phillips
  • One of the founding members of the sketch comedy theater Upright Citizens Brigade
  • Created the Bear Down podcast with screenwriter Scot Armstrong and actor Joe Nunez to discuss their hometown team, the Chicago Bears, during football season
  • 2011Achievement Award - Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Directing:Winner
  • 2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2015Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2016Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2016OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2024Best Actor - Best Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
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