Hi, I’m Matt Knudsen
(Kah-nood-sen).

I’m an actor, comedian, author, and mayor of a small town.

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A little bit about me

Actor, comedian, and best-selling author, Matt Knudsen was born in Hawaii, raised in the Mid-west and sailed around the world as a merchant marine. After trips to Europe, Africa and the Far East, he eventually put down his sea bag, picked up a microphone and began performing stand-up comedy all across the country.

As an actor, Matt has shared the screen with Oscar winners Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Sean Penn and more, and has been in dozens of Emmy and Golden Globe winning television shows like Key & Peele, Workaholics, The Big Bang Theory, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The League, NCIS, Big Love, Boston Legal and Malcolm in the Middle. You can see him recurring as Steven in Bill Lawrence’s hit series Shrinking on AppleTV+ starring Harrison Ford and Jason Segel.

As a comedian, you’ve seen him on Conan, The Late Late Show, Last Call, and Comics Unleashed. His latest stand up special Good News was produced by Dry Bar Comedy and currently has millions of views throughout their distribution network. His critically acclaimed albums The Comedy Stylings of Matt Knudsen, American, and Yes And, are heard regularly on SiriusXM and Pandora radio, “…and it’s all finely crafted comedy from a strong central voice.” (The Huffington Post)

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Have I Seen You In Anything?

Talent doesn’t always go hand-in-hand with kindness in Hollywood, so what a refreshing surprise to read Matt Knudsen’s, Have I Seen You in Anything? Knudsen gives us a fresh and funny look behind-the-scenes with some of our favorite people and programs. All entertainers can benefit from his stories from the trenches, and all humans will enjoy his memorable encounters with everyone from Dick Van Dyke to the cast of The Simpsons.

Jenelle Riley – Variety

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The One Man Variety Show

Stand-up comedy, music, short films, sketches, and even a dance number. Matt Knudsen is The One Man Variety Show. Matt’s latest special Variety is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Think The Chappelle Show meets Lawrence Welk with a dash of Ted Talk. Watch it now!

Looking for a clean, funny, and unique show for your next corporate event? The One Man Variety Show is fully customizable for any group, of any size. Matt has literally performed for Fortune 500 companies and even the Hells Angels Club. Work with Matt to customize a one of a kind show that will leave your audience delighted.

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The Grabbing Lunch Podcast

Pull up a chair and dig in as Matt shares a mid-day meal and lively conversation with some of your favorite actors, comedians, artists, and influencers. Revisit archived episodes, or join Matt as he seeks out new and tastes and adventures. In either case, Matt always gives his podcast fans something to chew on. Listen now!

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Join Matt’s Patreon page for exclusive content not available anywhere else. Videos, writing, merch, and more. You can even submit your own short film for Matt’s members only Final Friday Film Festival. From shout outs to hang outs and everything in between, become a Patreon today!

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Corporate Comedy, Speaker, and Emcee

As the emcee of our annual 5K run/walk at Paramount Studios, Matt has been critical to the success of our event year after year. His positivity, professionalism, and heart set the perfect optimistic tone for what is a very important cause, finding cures and saving children. Matt is always meticulously prepared, while at the same time ready, willing, and able to roll with whatever was thrown his way. A total pro. I adore Matt and you will too.

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He’s one of those comics who is a throwback without trying to be, like he was just quietly sitting there being really good while everyone else moved on to being really flashy or loud or trying to make a point.

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Talent doesn’t always go hand in hand with kindness, so what a refreshing surprise to read Matt Knudsen’s, Have I Seen You In Anything? Knudsen gives us a fresh and funny look behind the scenes with some of our favorite people and programs.

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A solid piece of work…the personal feels universal and the universal feels personal. The only explanation for this phenomenon is that it’s all finely crafted comedy from a strong central voice…a great stand up album.