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Matt Berry
Active British Television, Hollywood / American Television & Film
- FromBromham, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
- Based inLondon, England, United Kingdom
- Age52 years
- Active1998–present
- Updated
Matt Berry Biography Information
- Real Name: Matthew Charles Berry
- Screen Name: Matt Berry
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1974
- Profession: Actor, Comedian, Musician, Singer, Writer
- Breakthrough Project: Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (2004)
- Known Moniker: Distinctive booming baritone voice, surreal comedy icon
Matt Berry Family Member Name
- Father: Charles Berry
- Mother: Pauline Berry
- Sibling: One older sister (Johanna)
Matt Berry Education
- School Education: Maulden Lower School and Alameda Middle School, Bedfordshire; Redborne Upper School and Community College, Ampthill
- Higher Education: Nottingham Trent University (Graduated with a BA in Contemporary Arts in 1997)
Matt Berry Career Highlight
| Year | Milestone / Project Name | Significance |
| 2004 | Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace | Cult television debut as Dr. Lucien Sanchez / Todd Rivers |
| 2006 | The IT Crowd | Joined as the bombastic, eccentric executive Douglas Reynholm |
| 2007 | The Mighty Boosh | Recurring role as Dixon Bainbridge |
| 2011 | Witchazel | Acclaimed psych-folk solo studio music album release |
| 2012 | Toast of London | Co-creator, writer, and star as eccentric actor Steven Toast |
| 2015 | BAFTA Television Awards | Won Best Male Comedy Performance for Toast of London |
| 2018 | Disenchantment | Prominent voice role as Prince Merkimer in Matt Groening animated series |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows | Global breakthrough starring as vampire Laszlo Cravensworth / Jackie Daytona |
| 2021 | The Book of Boba Fett | Voiced the modified droid 8D8 in the Star Wars universe |
| 2022 | Toast of Tinseltown | Revival of Steven Toast character set in Hollywood |
Matt Berry Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 2007 | British Comedy Awards | Best Male Comedy Newcomer | British Comedy Award | The IT Crowd | Nominated |
| 2013 | British Comedy Awards | Best TV Comedy Actor | British Comedy Award | Toast of London | Nominated |
| 2014 | BAFTA TV Awards | Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme | BAFTA TV Award | Toast of London | Nominated |
| 2014 | British Comedy Awards | Best TV Comedy Actor | British Comedy Award | Toast of London | Nominated |
| 2015 | BAFTA TV Awards | Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme | BAFTA TV Award | Toast of London | Won |
| 2021 | Critics Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series | Critics Choice Super Award | What We Do in the Shadows | Nominated |
| 2022 | Critics Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series | Critics Choice Super Award | What We Do in the Shadows | Nominated |
| 2024 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Primetime Emmy Award | What We Do in the Shadows | Nominated |
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About Matt Berry
What is Matt Berry best known for?
He is best known for portraying Laszlo Cravensworth in What We Do in the Shadows, Douglas Reynholm in The IT Crowd, and Steven Toast in Toast of London.
Is Matt Berry also a professional musician?
Yes, he is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who has released nine acclaimed studio albums blending psych-folk, rock, and ambient music on Acid Jazz Records.
Did Matt Berry create "Toast of London"?
Yes, he co-created and co-wrote the sitcom alongside Arthur Mathews, which earned him a BAFTA TV Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.
Who was "Jackie Daytona" in What We Do in the Shadows?
Jackie Daytona was the alter ego assumed by Matt Berry's vampire character Laszlo Cravensworth while hiding out as a regular human bartender in small-town Pennsylvania.
What voice acting roles has Matt Berry done?
His voice credits include Prince Merkimer in Disenchantment, 8D8 in The Book of Boba Fett, Mr. Piranha in The Bad Guys, and numerous video game and commercial voiceover appearances.
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