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Matt Rife is an American actor and comedian. He is
best known as a leading cast member on MTV’s
Wild ‘N Out. He is also famous for his self-produced
comedy specials, including Only Fans, Matthew
Steven Rife, and Walking Red Flag.
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The actor and comedian attends the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit at
Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty
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Did you know Matt Rife is the most budding comedian
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Profile summary
Full name Matthew Steven Rife
Nickname Matt
Gender Male
Date of birth 10 September 1995
Age 28 years (as of 2023)
Columbus, Ohio, United States of
Place of birth
America
Current resi- Los Angeles, California, United
dence States of America
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
Zodiac sign Virgo
Religion Christianity
Sexuality Straight
Height 6 ft (183 cm)
Weight 172lb (78 kg)
Hair colour Dark brown
Eye colour Green
Marital status Single
Girlfriend Jessica Lord
Father Michael Eric Gutzke (deceased)
Mother April Rife
Siblings 4
Profession Actor and comedian
Matt Rife's In-
@mattrife
stagram
Facebook @Comedian Matt Rife
X (Twitter) @mattrife
TikTok @matt_rife
YouTube @MattRifeComedy
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Who is Matt Rife?
Matthew Steven Rife is an actor and comedian. He has
appeared in Wild 'n Out, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Fresh
Off the Boat. He is known for self-producing his comedy
specials.
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How old is Matt Rife?
Matt Rife's age is 28 years as of 2023. He was born on
10 September 1995, and his Zodiac sign is Virgo.
Where is Matt Rife from?
The comedian is from the United States of America, and
his nationality is American. He was born in Columbus,
Ohio.
He was raised in a small town in the Midwest state of
Ohio. He later moved to Los Angeles, California. His
ethnicity is White.
Family background
The comedian and actor was born to April Rife and
Michael Eric Gutzke. His biological dad, Michael, took
his life when the actor was only 17 months old. The ac-
tor has four siblings: three older stepsisters and one
younger half-sister.
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Who is Matt Rife?
Steven Bertoni interviews Matt Rife at the Forbes Top 50 Creators Cele-
bration at Forbes on Fifth in New York City. Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Im-
ages
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Career
The comedian's journey started in his teen years. He
showed an interest in comedy at 14 after a teacher in-
formed him there would be a talent show at his high
school.
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He started performing professionally at 15. He grew up
on Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler, Jim Varney, Robin
Williams, and David Spade, so they influenced his style.
He got better platforms with time. Today, he is known for
his self-produced comedy specials, as listed below.
Only Fans (2021)
Matthew Steven Rife (2023)
Walking Red Flag (2023)
Natural Selection (2023)
In 2019, he appeared on Bring the Funny, where he ad-
vanced to the Semi-Final Showcase. He was eliminated
in the eighth week.
Fans can find his comedy on various online platforms.
He is active on multiple social media platforms, includ-
ing TikTok, where he has millions of followers.
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He also has a YouTube channel with over 1.81 million
subscribers, where he uploads comedy videos.
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The comedian does tours and shows across the world.
He has a dedicated website where fans get updates
on his tours and purchase tickets. His site has a shop
for his branded merchandise.
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Matt Rife's movies and TV shows
Besides being a comedian, he is an actor. He has ap-
peared as a guest on Wild 'n Out, a sketch comedy and
improv game show series.
The actor has multiple acting credits. Check them out
in the table below.
Title Year Role
Average Joe 2014 Danny
Room 236 2015 Matt
Gamer's Guide to Pretty 2015 -
Doyle O'Doyle
Much Everything 2016
WTH: Welcome to Howler 2016 Jesse
Sophomore Year 2017 Jake Riker
Black Pumpkin 2018 Flash
The Debt 2018 Matt
Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2019 Brandon Bliss
American Typecast 2019 Robber #2
Stalked by My Doctor: A
2019 Leo
Sleepwalker's Nightmare
Fresh Off the Boat 2020 Logan
Burb Patrol 2021 Alex
Wolf (Segment
After Masks 2021
"Winners")
The Elevator 2021 Michael
Death Link 2021 Darrin
Just Swipe 2021 Colin
North of the 10 2022 Matt Downes
Wolf Mountain 2022 James
Vision Central TBA Matt Downes
Candy Flip TBA Nathan
Trapped Inn TBA Connor
The Private Eye 2024 Mort Madison
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Who did Matt Rife play on Brooklyn Nine Nine?
The actor portrayed Brandon Bliss' character on the
comedy television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He ap-
peared in one episode.
Is Matt Rife going to be on Netflix?
Yes, the comedian's latest comedy special, Natural Se-
lection, is officially out on Netflix. In the special, he
makes fun of his problems with protection crystals, beef
with social media trolls, and much more.
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What is Matt Rife's net worth?
The comedian and actor is worth $25 million. He has
amassed his fortune from his long-term acting and com-
edy career.
Is Matt Rife married?
No, the actor is yet to be married. However, he is in a
relationship. There have been rumours that the actor is
gay. These are false, as the comedian is straight.
Who is Matt Rife?
Comedian Matt Rife poses backstage before appearing on The Jimmy
Fallon Show. Photo: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images
Source: Getty Images
Who is Matt Rife's girlfriend?
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In August 2023, the comedian and actor confirmed he
was in a relationship. He did not reveal her name then.
It was later revealed that he was dating actress Jessica
Lord.
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Between 2017 and 2018, he dated Kate Beckinsale.
Beckinsale is a British actress. The relationship attract-
ed plenty of attention because she is double Rife's age.
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Beckinsale said that she never gave importance to the
relationship and her only priority was her daughter. She
added that her busy schedule was the major reason she
broke up with the comedian.
What happened to Matt Rife?
The comedian was accused of making sexist jokes in
his Netflix special. The special starts with the comedian
mocking a woman for having a black eye.
This is not his first controversy. In February 2023, he
appeared on the Stiff Socks Podcast and made a com-
ment about women's bodies. The comment was criti-
cised for being insensitive. It is worth noting that a large
percentage of fans, especially on TikTok, is female.
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Matt Rife's height and weight
The comedian's height is 6 ft or 183 cm. He weighs
about 172lb or 78 kg and has dark brown hair and green
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Trivia
He is represented by Primary Wave Entertainment.
Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais are his two biggest
influences in comedy.
He has tattoos on his left arm and wrist.
He loves to hit the gym to stay in shape. He enjoys
weightlifting exercises, abs workouts, push-ups, and box-
ing.
Ryan Reynolds is his favourite actor, and J. Cole is his
favourite music artist.
He is a huge animal lover, especially cats and dogs.
He has a long-term crush on Zendaya.
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Matt Rife is an American actor and comedian who has
worked closely with other Hollywood celebrities. He has
been performing professionally since he was 15.
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