Matt Friend Explained

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.

Early life

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]

Career

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]

United Talent Agency

In March 2023, Friend signed with talent agency UTA.[7] [8]

Performed at White House Correspondents Dinner on April 27, 2024

Notes and References

  1. CNN host SHOCKED by spot on Trump, McConnell, & George Santos impressions Comedian Matt Friend . 2023-12-02 . Matt Friend . 2024-07-18 . YouTube.
  2. https://nyunews.com/uta/nyu-up-and-comers-2019/matthew-friend-never-himself-comedian-impressionist-snl-hopeful/
  3. Web site: 2023-03-27 . First impressions: stand-up comedian and voice-over artist Matt Friend sounds off - Philadelphia Weekly . 2023-04-26 . en-US.
  4. https://nyunews.com/uta/nyu-up-and-comers-2019/matthew-friend-never-himself-comedian-impressionist-snl-hopeful/
  5. Web site: Comedian Matt Friend shows off impressions, talks DC show . 2023-04-26 . Yahoo News . en-US.
  6. Web site: Matt Friend Does Six Random Celebrity Impressions . 2023-04-26 . NBC Chicago . en-US.
  7. Web site: Comedian Matt Friend Signs With UTA (Exclusive) . 2023-04-26 . Yahoo Finance . 23 March 2023 . en-US.
  8. Web site: Vlessing . Etan . 2023-03-23 . Comedian Matt Friend Signs With UTA (Exclusive) . 2023-04-26 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.