Matt Bettinelli-Olpin Biography: Age, Wife, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Nationality, Pictures

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, and musician best known for his work in the modern horror genre.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin is widely recognized as a member of the filmmaking collective Radio Silence, the creative group behind successful productions such as Ready or Not, Scream (2022), Scream VI, and Abigail.

Before becoming an acclaimed filmmaker, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin built a reputation in the music scene as a founding member of the punk band Link 80.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Born:	February 19, 1978 (age 48 years old)
Place of Birth:	Oakland, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	1.88 m / 188 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Bettinelli-Olpin
Occupation:	Film Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Producer, Musician
Net Worth:	$8 Million

Early Life and Education

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin was born on February 19, 1978, in Oakland, California, United States. He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Bettinelli-Olpin, although the publicly verified first names of his parents have not been widely disclosed.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended Chabot Elementary School, Claremont Middle School, and Bishop O’Dowd High School.

Career

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin began his professional journey in entertainment through music, becoming a founding member of the influential punk and ska band Link 80 in 1993. He played guitar, provided backing vocals, and contributed to songwriting.

After leaving the band, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin worked as a music journalist before transitioning into filmmaking.

While attending the University of California, Santa Cruz, he directed music videos and collaborated with emerging comedy creators, including members of The Lonely Island.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin later co-founded the filmmaking groups Chad, Matt & Rob and Radio Silence.

His breakthrough in horror filmmaking arrived through the anthology film V/H/S in 2012. He subsequently directed Devil’s Due, Southbound, Ready or Not, Scream (2022), Scream VI (2023), and Abigail (2024).

His work has helped redefine modern horror cinema and earned recognition from critics and audiences worldwide.

Awards and Nominations

• MTV Movie & TV Award Winner for Scream VI (2023)
• Saturn Award Nomination for Ready or Not
• Multiple horror film festival nominations through Radio Silence productions

Social Media

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, 48 years old, maintains a highly private personal life despite his public success in Hollywood.

Reliable sources have not confirmed details regarding a wife, long-term partner, or previous public relationships.

Information concerning children has also not been publicly verified. Outside filmmaking, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin has remained deeply connected to music, particularly the punk rock community where he first gained recognition through Link 80.

Net Worth

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin has an estimated net worth of approximately $8 million USD. His wealth primarily comes from directing major studio films, screenwriting projects, production credits, royalties, and entertainment partnerships.

Successful horror films such as Ready or Not, Scream, Scream VI, and Abigail significantly contributed to his financial growth.

Filmography

• V/H/S (2012)
• Devil’s Due (2014)
• Southbound (2015)
• Ready or Not (2019)
• Scream (2022)
• Scream VI (2023)
• Abigail (2024)
• Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)
• Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter (Upcoming)
• Untitled Mummy Project (Upcoming)