Matthew Robinson Biography: Wife, Kids, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Matthew Robinson is an American author, screenwriter, film director, producer, actor, television writer, and podcaster best known for co-writing and co-directing The Invention of Lying with Ricky Gervais.

He is also recognized for writing Love and Monsters, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Monster Trucks, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. Through his work across film, television, publishing, and podcasting, Robinson has earned a reputation as a versatile storyteller in the entertainment industry.

Matthew Robinson
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Matthew Robinson
Born:	May 26, 1978 (age 48 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Robinson
Spouse:	Rachel Germaine
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Strider Myer Robinson, Joni Isley Robinson
Occupation:	Author, Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer, Actor, Television Writer, Podcaster
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Matthew Robinson was born on May 26, 1978, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is of White American ethnicity and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. There is no information about his siblings.

Robinson developed an interest in comedy, storytelling, and filmmaking while growing up in Los Angeles, interests that later shaped his professional career. Information about his formal education has not been made public. He practices Christianity.

Career

Matthew Robinson started his career as a comedy performer and writer. He was a member of the satirical hip-hop group The Trilambs, where he performed under the stage name “Matty Boom.” The group became known for humorously parodying rap culture before Robinson turned his attention to screenwriting.

His screenplay, originally titled This Side of Truth, was selected for the prestigious 2007 Black List, recognizing it as one of Hollywood’s most admired unproduced screenplays. The project was later developed into The Invention of Lying.

His breakthrough came in 2009 when he co-wrote and co-directed The Invention of Lying alongside Ricky Gervais. Robinson later wrote the screenplays for Monster Trucks (2016), Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019), Love and Monsters (2020), and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.

He has also contributed to television projects, including Black Box, and co-hosted the podcasts Get Up On This and Game Brain, where he discusses entertainment and board games. In addition, Robinson co-authored the book Just Can’t Get Enough with Jensen Karp, further expanding his work beyond film and television.

Social Media

• He does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Matthew Robinson, 48 years old, is married to actress Rachel Germaine. The couple exchanged vows on January 23, 2016, and are the parents of Strider Myer Robinson, born on December 29, 2017, and Joni Isley Robinson, born on October 15, 2019.

There is no information about his past relationships. He stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. Robinson enjoys board games, filmmaking, comedy writing, and podcasting, hobbies that complement his creative career.

Net Worth

Matthew Robinson has a net worth of approximately $3 million USD. His wealth comes from screenwriting, directing, producing, book publishing, podcasting, and royalties from his film projects.

The commercial success of productions such as The Invention of Lying, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Love and Monsters has contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

Film

• The Invention of Lying (2009) – Writer, Director, Actor
• Jerked (2014) – Writer, Producer
• Monster Trucks (2016) – Story
• Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) – Writer
• Love and Monsters (2020) – Writer
• Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2025) – Writer
• The Last House (2026) – Writer

Television

• Sex Surrogates (2013) – Director
• The Power Inside (2013) – Writer
• Black Box (2014) – Writer

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