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Matt Weinhold
Born (1964-05-07) May 7, 1964 (age 59)
San Francisco, California
, U.S.

Matthew Weinhold (born May 7, 1964, in San Francisco, California), professionally known as Matt Weinhold, is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor, and podcast host who has forged a successful entertainment career since the 1990s, with a particular emphasis on comedy, science fiction, horror, and pop culture.

Career

Weinhold first started as a stand-up comedian, headlining at numerous comedy clubs, college campuses, private functions, and even sci-fi conventions. Weinhold was the winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition in 1989.[1] In 1990, he finished third in the San Francisco Comedy Competition[2] and was the host for the first preliminary round in the 1991 competition.[3]

In the 1990s in San Francisco, he was part of a satirical comedy troupe called Comedy Obscura along with Greg Proops, Mike Bossier and Debi Durst which combined pre-written sketches and improv for audiences during their run.[4]

This work led to several comedy spot appearances on various TV networks, including NBC's

Two Drink Minimum.[5][6] He also performed at the MGM Grand Hotel in the Catch a Falling Star show alongside Chris Bliss and Joni Grassey.[7]

Weinhold has an extensive collection of comic books, movie posters, cartoon figurines, and science fiction memorabilia at home, indicating his passion for pop culture and geeky interests influenced his comedic material.[6]

Acting and writing

Weinhold also pursued acting and guest-starred in TV shows such as

Throut and Neck, Super Adventure Team, Squirrel Boy and Code Monkeys.[8] He became a writer/performer on TV series such as Style Channel's The Dish.[9]

Weinhold has served as a staff and credited writer for a number of shows, most notably

The Nerdist. Later, he delved into producing and TV showrunning.[6]

Podcasting

Weinhold is a co-host of the Monster Party podcast.[8] It was nominated for Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards in the category of Best Podcast for 2022, finishing with an Honorable Mention at award time.[10]

Authorship

Weinhold was a writer for Us Weekly's Fashion Police column[11] and contributed the Horror chapter to the book The Comedy Film Nerds Guide to Movies, a collection produced out of the now-defunct Comedy Film Nerds podcast.

Weinhold's writing has also appeared in comic format. In Creepy's run at Dark Horse, Creepy #10 produced an anthology tribute to H. P. Lovecraft. Weinhold's "Mint in Package" was a story of a collector discovering rare Dark Godz toys and suffering the consequences of opening the mint condition boxes.[12][13]

Filmography and gameography

Writing

Year Title Medium Notes Ref
1995 The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time Video Game Additional Writing [14]
1998 The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time Video Game Additional Writing
2002 Whacked! Video Game Lead Writer [14]
2009 Comedy Film Nerds Podcast Series Writer
2010 Carbon Nation Documentary Writer
2009-2011 The Dish TV Series Writer
2011 The Nerdist: End of the Year Special TV Special Writer
2013-2014 Beware the Batman TV Series Writer
2018 Stan Against Evil TV Series Writer
2019-2020
Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove
 		TV Series Writer

Acting

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1995 The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time Arthur (voice) Video Game [14]
1998 The Journeyman Project: Pegasus Prime Arthur (voice) Video Game
1997 The Weird Al Show Game Show Host 1 episode, S1E8 "Talent Show"
1998 The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time Arthur (voice) Video Game
2002 Whacked! Van Tastic (voice) Video Game [14]
2005 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Doctor Sal S1E13 "Poor Little Rich Girl"
2005 The Comeback Warm Up Comic 2 episodes
2006 Squirrel Boy Scoutmaster Dan (voice) S1E2 "Scout's Dishonor/Andy Had a Little Squirrel"
2007 Powerloafing Romulan Commander
2007 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Hannibal 2 episodes
2008 Green Flash Pete Palmer
2013 Outlands Old Man Hologram/Captain Val (Voice)
2013–Present Monster Party Co-Host Podcast, 250+ Episodes
2017 Pitch Off with Doug Benson Himself (Guest)
2023 Collector's Call Himself "Meet Matt Weinhold" [15]

References

  1. ^ "Seattle International Comedy Competition Previous Winners". Seattle International Comedy Competition. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  2. The San Francisco Examiner. pp. 33-34
    . Retrieved 2023-10-27.
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  4. ^ Nachman, Gerald (1992-06-03). "These Wits are on Their Way". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
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  6. ^ a b c "Meet Matt Weinhold: Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer & Podcaster". Shoutout LA. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  7. Newspapers.com
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  8. ^ a b "Check Out Matt Weinhold's Story". Voyage LA. 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  9. ELLE
    . 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  10. ^ "HERE ARE THE WINNERS OF THE (Gasp!) 21st ANNUAL RONDO AWARDS". Rondo Awards Competition. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  11. ^ Shields, Mel (2000-04-16). "'Fashion Police' on the Reno beat". The Sacramento Bee. pp. 206- 207. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  12. ^ Nadler, Lonnie (4 October 2012). "Review: 'Creepy Comics' #10 The Lovecraft Edition". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  13. ^ "VISUAL FRIGHTS: Lovecraft, CREEPY Style". Nameless Digest. 23 December 2012. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
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  15. ^ "Meet Matt Weinhold: Inside the Collection". MeTV.com. MeTV. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

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