Matt Berry Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Instagram, Parents

Matthew Charles Berry, also known as Matt Berry is a versatile British actor, comedian, musician, and writer known for his distinctive baritone voice and offbeat comedic style, which have made him a standout in both television and music.

Rising to fame with roles in cult comedies like Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace and The IT Crowd, he gained wider acclaim as the eccentric Laszlo Cravensworth in the hit mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows.

Profile

• Full Name: Matthew Charles Berry
• Stage Name: Matt Berry
• Born: May 2, 1974
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Bromham, Bedfordshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Musician, Writer
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches
• Parents: Charles Berry and Pauline Berry
• Siblings: Johanna Berry (sister)
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Matt Berry is a versatile British actor, comedian, musician, and writer. He came into the world on May 2, 1974, in Bromham, Bedfordshire, England. Raised by his parents, Charles Berry, a taxi driver, and Pauline Berry, a nurse, in a middle-class family, he grew up with his sister Johanna in a supportive home that encouraged creativity.

He attended Bromham Lower School and later Bedford Modern School, where he leaned into drama and music, though he was more drawn to practical experience than formal study.

For higher education, he studied contemporary arts at Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 1997, which helped him blend visual arts with performance skills that shaped his unique comedic voice.

Career

Matt Berry began his career in the early 2000s with small roles in British comedies, landing his first big break in 2004 as Dr. Lucien Sanchez in the cult parody Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace on Channel 4, co-created by Richard Ayoade.

This led to roles in The Mighty Boosh as Dixon Bainbridge and Nathan Barley as Douglas Rocket.

In 2006, he joined The IT Crowd as the pompous boss Douglas Reynholm, a role that boosted his profile through 2013.

He co-created and starred in Snuff Box with Rich Fulcher in 2006, showcasing his surreal humor, and played various characters in The Peter Serafinowicz Show in 2007.

His own creation, Toast of London (2012-2015), saw him as the eccentric actor Steven Toast, earning critical praise and a spin-off, Toast of Tinseltown, in 2022.

Since 2019, he has starred as Laszlo Cravensworth in What We Do in the Shadows on FX, a role that earned him Emmy nominations and global fans for its vampire mockumentary style.

Other TV credits include Year of the Rabbit (2019) as Detective Inspector Rabbit, Moonbeam City, House of Fools, and guest spots in Vic and Bob’s House of Fools.

Film roles include The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), The Watch (2020), and Christopher Robin (2018).

As a musician, he has released nine albums, starting with Jackpot in 1995, with later works like Witchazel (2009), Kill the Wolf (2013), and The Small Hours (2016) tied to his TV themes, plus EPs like Simplicity (2021).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @mattberrymusic
• Facebook handle: Matt Berry
• Twitter handle: @porksmith
• YouTube Channel: Matt Berry

Personal Life

Matt Berry, 50, is a versatile British actor, comedian, musician, and writer. He remains single with no spouse or children, keeping his romantic life private, though past relationships include a brief link with actress Olivia Colman, a friend from drama school days.

Born in Bromham to Charles and Pauline Berry, he shares a close bond with his sister Johanna, often crediting his parents for encouraging his creative streak.

He measures 5 feet 10 inches.

Net Worth

Matt Berry is a versatile British actor, comedian, musician, and writer. His net worth sits at about $4 million USD.

Earnings come from acting in hits like What We Do in the Shadows and Toast of London, with steady pay from FX and Channel 4 roles, plus residuals from The IT Crowd. His music career adds income through nine albums, live performances, and royalties from TV themes.