| Matt Friend | |
| Alma Mater: | NYU Gallatin School |
| Nationality: | American |
| Birth Name: | Matthew Friend |
| Years Active: | 2018–present |
| Genre: | Impersonations, character comedy |
| Website: | https://www.mattfriend.com/ |
| Medium: | Stand-up, television |
| Birth Date: | 24 June 1998 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, New York |
Matthew Friend (born June 24, 1998) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, commentator, voice actor and impressionist.
Friend grew up in Chicago and took acting classes at The Second City as a kid. He is Jewish.[1] He originally attended Tufts University for college but later transferred to NYU, partially because he wanted to be in New York City to further his comedy career. [2] Friend cited Mike Myers, Don Rickles, Rich Little and Johnny Carson as notable influences.[3]
While at NYU Gallatin, Friend was a production intern at “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”.[4] In 2023, Friend's impressions began to garner significant social media attention. He began performing these impressions both on live television and for audiences on TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.[5] [6]
In March 2023, Friend signed with talent agency UTA.[7] [8]
Performed at White House Correspondents Dinner on April 27, 2024