Matt McCarthy (comedian)
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Comedian Matt McCarthy
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November 9, 1979 Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Medium | comedy, movie, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Website | This is Matt McCarthy |
Matt McCarthy (born November 9, 1979 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American comedian, writer, improviser and actor living in Los Angeles. McCarthy is best known for appearances on Conan, The Pete Holmes Show and CollegeHumor.com and as host of the We Watch Wrestling Podcast.
Matthew McCarthy, the youngest of three, was born in Providence, Rhode Island at the old Women & Infants Hospital on Maude Street. He grew up in an Irish-Catholic home in Rumford, Rhode Island and attended St. Margaret's School and La Salle Academy.
Described by The New York Times as a "John Belushi-like madman", McCarthy began performing standup comedy after graduating from Fordham University where he was the mascot, The Ram, from 1999 to 2001.
Studied improvisation at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Chelsea.
McCarthy is known for having red hair and, often, a beard. He portrayed The Cable Guy in a series of Verizon FiOs commercials.
Appeared as a contestant on an episode of the television show Cash Cab, which aired on June 26, 2006.
McCarthy hosted Action Pack on AMC with Nick Stevens.
Coined the phrase, "You have got some brass, son!" in a St. Patrick's Day commercial for Guinness.
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