--- name: "Matt Walsh" canonical: "https://film.one/person/matt-walsh" fi1m_id: "matt-walsh" imdb_id: "nm0909768" tmdb_id: 59841 wikidata_id: "Q2278533" roles: ["Actor"] born: "13 October 1964" reviewed_on_fi1m: 12 average_fi1m_score: 66 average_as: "actor" average_over: 12 updated: "2026-10-13T21:28:20.776597+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Matt Walsh ## Identity Matt Walsh - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/matt-walsh - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** matt-walsh - **IMDb ID:** nm0909768 - **TMDB ID:** 59841 - **Wikidata ID:** Q2278533 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Walsh_(comedian), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2278533, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0909768/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/59841 Actor. Born 13 October 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 13 October 1964, Chicago, Illinois, USA - **Active:** 2000–present - **Also known as:** Matthew Paul Walsh - **Average Fi1m score:** 66, as actor, over 12 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 67 (5), 2010s 66 (6), 2020s 67 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 66 to 64 across 12 titles - **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 9 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 10, Drama 3, Fantasy 3, Action 1, Action & Adventure 1, Adventure 1 - **Screen time:** 16 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,822m across 9 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Walsh_(comedian), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2278533, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0909768/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/59841 ## Streaming the US now - **HBO Max:** [*Veep*](https://film.one/tv/veep.md) (82) - **Netflix:** [*Vladimir*](https://film.one/tv/vladimir.md) (67) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Matt Walsh > Matt Walsh plays men who have already lost the argument. His press secretary in *Veep* is the best example: a professional who stopped trying some time before the cameras arrived. Elsewhere he is a dependable face in other people's comedies, rarely given more to do. Watch what Matt Walsh does when somebody insults him. Most comic actors take the hit and hand one back. Walsh takes it, waits, and lets us see a man doing the sums and deciding that a reply is not worth the effort. As Mike McLintock, the press secretary in *Veep* (2012), he spent seven seasons on the receiving end of a staff built to be kicked, and he played a man who had given up some time before we met him. It is a small thing to do well and hardly anybody does it. The career behind it is longer than most viewers know. Walsh came out of Chicago improv, co-founding the Upright Citizens Brigade in 1991 with Matt Besser, Amy Poehler and Ian Roberts, and the troupe's own sketch series in 1998 was an early outing. He did two years as a correspondent on *The Daily Show* (2001–2002), then a decade of supporting parts, several of them for Todd Phillips, who has now used him five times and has a habit of naming the character Walsh or Valsh; Dr Valsh in *The Hangover* (2009) is the one people remember. He created and starred in *Players* (2010) and has directed two features, *High Road* (2012) and *A Better You* (2014). Then Armando Iannucci gave him Mike, and Mike is what he will be remembered for. The improv shows. Walsh is at his best reacting, not initiating; put him in a room with Julia Louis-Dreyfus in full flight and he becomes the audience's stand-in, absorbing the abuse so we do not have to. We laughed at Mike for years and then, somewhere around the middle seasons, found we were a little sorry for him, because Walsh never lets the exhaustion become a bit; his face just quietly stops expecting anything. The limitation is the flip side. Outside *Veep* he is mostly cast in small, put-upon parts, the beleaguered official, the doctor, the man behind the desk, and he plays them well without being asked to do anything more. Our review of *Vladimir* (2026), where he is David in the supporting ranks of Rachel Weisz's professorial midlife crisis, scored the series 67 and did not stop on him, and that is a fair account of the part. Walsh has said that people who can do comedy well do not get enough credit, and that it can be harder than drama. On the evidence of Mike he is right. Whether anyone will write him another part large enough to prove it is another matter. Until then, the seven seasons of *Veep* are the place to see what he can do, and everywhere else he will be in the second row, doing the job and doing it properly. ## Biography Matt Walsh is an American comedian and actor. He was born Matthew Paul Walsh on 13 October 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe and appeared in its original television series and the 2015 reboot. Walsh is best known for playing Mike McLintock in the series *Veep* (2012–2019), for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He has appeared in films including *Elf* (2003), *The Hangover* (2009), *Due Date* (2010) and *Ghostbusters* (2016). He played David in the 2026 Netflix series *Vladimir*. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, deadline.com, screenrant.com.* ## On Fi1m (12) - *Vladimir* (2026), Fi1m 67, as David — [page](https://film.one/tv/vladimir.md) - *Widows* (2018), Fi1m 83, as Ken — [page](https://film.one/film/widows.md) - *Ghostbusters* (2016), Fi1m 64, as Agent Rorke — [page](https://film.one/film/ghostbusters-2016.md) - *Movie 43* (2013), Fi1m 24, as Amanda's Dad (segment "Middleschool Date") — [page](https://film.one/film/movie-43.md) - *Rick and Morty* (2013), Fi1m 78, as Sleepy Gary (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/rick-and-morty.md) - *Ted* (2012), Fi1m 64, as Thomas — [page](https://film.one/film/ted.md) - *Veep* (2012), Fi1m 82, as Mike McLintock — [page](https://film.one/tv/veep.md) - *The Hangover* (2009), Fi1m 72, as Dr. Valsh — [page](https://film.one/film/the-hangover.md) - *Be Kind Rewind* (2008), Fi1m 65, as Officer Julian — [page](https://film.one/film/be-kind-rewind.md) - *Elf* (2003), Fi1m 75, as Matt Walsh — [page](https://film.one/film/elf.md) - *Old School* (2003), Fi1m 60, as Walsh — [page](https://film.one/film/old-school.md) - *Road Trip* (2000), Fi1m 64, as Crime Scene Photographer — [page](https://film.one/film/road-trip.md) ## Complete filmography (132) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Little Lorraine* (2026), as Officer Douglas - *Vladimir* (2026), series, as David — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/tv/vladimir.md) - *Relationship Goals* (2026), as Dan Milken - *Novocaine* (2025), as Coltraine - *Bolt from the Blue* (2024), as Michael Simmons - *The Good Half* (2024), as Darren Wheeland - *Officer Stanley* (2024), Actor - *The Unexpecteds* (2024), as Gary · Co-Producer - *Manhunt* (2024), series, as Dr. Samuel Mudd - *Drugstore June* (2024), as Crawford - *Suncoast* (2024), as Mr. Ladd - *Carol & the End of the World* (2023), series, as (voice) - *Not an Artist* (2023), as Charles · Writer - *Jess Plus None* (2023), Actor - *Flamin' Hot* (2023), as Lonny Mason - *Not Dead Yet* (2023), series, as Fredrick P. Moreau - *You People* (2023), as Don Wood - *Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head* (2022), series, as President of Burger World and America (voice), Priest (voice), Public Defender (voice) - *Father of the Bride* (2022), as Dr. Gary Saeger - *Press Play* (2022), as Mr. Knott - *Unplugging* (2022), as Dan · Screenplay, Producer - *Ghosts* (2021), series, as Elias Woodstone - *For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close* (2020), as Mike Gold / Self - *Star Trek: Lower Decks* (2020), series, as Ron Docent (voice) - *Solar Opposites* (2020), series, as Theo (voice) - *The Perfect Date* (2019), as Charlie Rattigan - *Weird City* (2019), series, as Tawny's Dad - *Under the Eiffel Tower* (2019), as Stuart · Producer - *Widows* (2018), as Ken — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/widows.md) - *The Conners* (2018), series, as Professor Glen - *Family* (2018), as Dan - *Life of the Party* (2018), as Dan Miles - *Alex, Inc.* (2018), series, as Detective Phipps - *A Futile and Stupid Gesture* (2018), as Matty Simmons - *Do You Want to See a Dead Body?* (2017), series, Actor - *No Activity* (2017), series, as Larry Turnbull - *Brigsby Bear* (2017), as Greg Pope - *The Good Fight* (2017), series, as Judge Oliver Walenstadt - *Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays* (2016), Executive Producer - *Office Christmas Party* (2016), as Ezra - *Keeping Up with the Joneses* (2016), as Dan Craverston - *Wild Oats* (2016), as Forbes - *Other People* (2016), as Steve - *Ghostbusters* (2016), as Agent Rorke — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/ghostbusters-2016.md) - *Party Legends* (2016), series, Actor - *The Do-Over* (2016), as Shecky - *The Darkness* (2016), as Gary Carter - *Great Minds with Dan Harmon* (2016), series, as Harry S. Truman - *Teachers* (2016), series, as Harvey - *The UCB Show* (2016), series, Executive Producer, Creator - *Bad Night* (2015), as Ari - *Get Hard* (2015), as Bathroom Stall Man - *A Better You* (2014), as Patrick · Director, Writer - *Sex Ed* (2014), as Washout - *black-ish* (2014), series, as President Schock - *Into the Storm* (2014), as Pete - *Jason Nash Is Married* (2014), as Randy Plymouth - *Playing House* (2014), series, as Phil - *Hits* (2014), as Dave - *Rick and Morty* (2013), series, as Sleepy Gary (voice) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/rick-and-morty.md) - *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* (2013), series, as Detective Lohank — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/brooklyn-nine-nine.md) - *Coffee Town* (2013), as Cop - *Free Samples* (2013), as Mr. Hightower - *Movie 43* (2013), as Amanda's Dad (segment "Middleschool Date") — Fi1m 24, [page](https://film.one/film/movie-43.md) - *The Brass Teapot* (2012), as Antique Dealer - *Animal Practice* (2012), series, as Alan Waxman - *Ted* (2012), as Thomas — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/ted.md) - *Veep* (2012), series, as Mike McLintock — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/veep.md) - *MyMusic* (2012), series, as Mr. Indie - *Queens of Country* (2012), as Cleveland Norvis - *High Road* (2012), Director, Producer, Screenplay - *Happy Endings* (2011), series, as Duckie - *Bob's Burgers* (2011), series, as Rick (voice) - *Worst Enemy* (2010), as Dr. Martin Mondieu - *Geisho* (2010), Actor - *Due Date* (2010), as TSA Agent - *Cherry* (2010), as Prof. Van Auken - *Outsourced* (2010), series, as Jerry Stern - *Cyrus* (2010), as Tim - *Hot in Cleveland* (2010), series, as Arnie - *Breast Picture* (2010), as Jack - *Players* (2010), series, as Creator - *The League* (2009), series, as Mr. Friedman - *Deadtime Stories* (2009), as Monte (segment "Valley of the Shadow") - *Community* (2009), series, as Joshua — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/community.md) - *May the Best Man Win* (2009), as Fred Anderton - *Mystery Team* (2009), as Jim - *The Hangover* (2009), as Dr. Valsh — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/the-hangover.md) - *The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard* (2009), as Captain Ortiz - *Parks and Recreation* (2009), series, as Leonard Tchulm — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/parks-and-recreation.md) - *I Love You, Man* (2009), as Impatient Golfer - *Party Down* (2009), series, as Larry Duckett — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-down.md) - *Childrens Hospital* (2008), series, as Dr. Trotter · Cameraman - *Role Models* (2008), as Davith of Glencracken - *Lower Learning* (2008), as Mr. Conroy - *Step Brothers* (2008), as Drunk Corporate Guy - *Semi-Pro* (2008), as Father Pat the Ref - *Be Kind Rewind* (2008), as Officer Julian — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/be-kind-rewind.md) - *Drillbit Taylor* (2008), as Not for Pot Driver - *The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour* (2007), as Jocko Magillicutty - *Wild Girls Gone* (2007), as Sheriff Terry Moran · Writer - *Human Giant* (2007), series, as Sugar Plums Agent, Angry Bruce Willis Fan, Sugarplums Agent / Illusionators Volunteer - *Asssscat* (2007), Actor - *The Sarah Silverman Program* (2007), series, as Tennis Player - *Dante's Inferno* (2007), as Mussolini / Fox Reporter / Airport Security Pursuer (voice) - *School for Scoundrels* (2006), as Walsh - *How I Met Your Mother* (2005), series, as Captain Dearduff — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/how-i-met-your-mother.md) - *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Agent (voice) - *Last Laugh '04* (2004), as Denis Leary's Lawyer - *Christmas with the Kranks* (2004), as Neighbor #2 - *Starsky & Hutch* (2004), as Eddie - *Bad Santa* (2003), as Herb - *Elf* (2003), as Matt Walsh — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/elf.md) - *Arrested Development* (2003), series, as The D.A. — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md) - *Reno 911!* (2003), series, as Ranger Glen, Ian Meltzer - *Brainwarp* (2003), as Captain Maniac - *Death of a Dynasty* (2003), as Frat Boy #1 - *Old School* (2003), as Walsh — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/old-school.md) - *Martin & Orloff* (2002), as Dr. Eric Orloff · Writer - *Aqua Teen Hunger Force* (2000), series, as Ray (voice) - *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Walt Kinney — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md) - *Road Trip* (2000), as Crime Scene Photographer — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/road-trip.md) - *Fatty Drives the Bus* (1999), as Man in Baseball Uniform - *Upright Citizens Brigade* (1998), series, as Trotter · Creator - *Escape From a Wonderful Life* (1996), as Clarence (voice) · Writer - *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Joe Sirianni — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md) - *Maybe We Should*, as Patrick Ellington - *Grace Period*, as Dr. Rubin - *Gravy*, as Matt - *Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture*, as Marv / Frank the Couch / Jimmy McCallister (voice) - *Williston*, as Larry - *Getting to That Age*, as Bobby Skokan ## Gallery - ![Matt Walsh](https://film.one/media/person/22635/gallery-0e51fd6ebe31.jpg) Matt Walsh — Dominick D, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Matt_Walsh_2014.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - 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John E. Hyten, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez and USO entertain (2020)](https://film.one/media/person/22635/gallery-7415953ddad7.jpg) Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez and USO entertain (2020) — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/200306-D-WD757-0185_%2849638512297%29.jpg/1280px-200306-D-WD757-0185_%2849638512297%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez and USO entertain (2020)](https://film.one/media/person/22635/gallery-b93468a3a688.jpg) Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. John E. 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