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Towncraft (2007) -- An anatomy of a scene: how participating and producing in a local music scene can change your life
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) -- Clip: Royal jelly
20th Century Masters: The Best of Rick James - The DVD Collection (2005) -- Matt Besser accuses Matt Braunger of book theft, while Mindy again attempts to retrieve her lost keys out of the library’s lost and found without Erik the librarian noticing her presence.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) -- Interview: John C. Reilly "On The Cameos In The Beatles Scene"
The Soloist (2009) -- A Los Angeles Journalist, befriends a homeless Julliard trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

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Trivia:
Grandson of Joe Besser.
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Alternate Names:
Matt Bessar | Matthew Besser | Upright Citizens Brigade

Filmography

Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "The Bill Engvall Show" (2007)   Auctioneer (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
1 TV episode:
- 2. Year One (2009) Guy in Crowd 2009 $57.6M 5.1 (13,693)
- 3. "Reno 911!" (2003)   Pot Dealer / Captain Miller (5 episodes, 2005-2009) 2009 - 8.2 (29)
5 TV episodes:
- 4. The Soloist (2009) (uncredited) Commuter #4 2009 $35.6M 6.9 (8,614)
- 5. "The Sarah Silverman Program." (2007)   Jim (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 8.8 (13)
1 TV episode:
- 6. "The Mighty B!" (2008)   Hippie / 6 characters not shown (7 episodes, 2008) 2008 - 5.7 (138)
7 TV episodes: 2 episodes not shown.
- 7. "How I Met Your Mother" (2005)   Vendor (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 8.8 (597)
AKAs:
  • H.I.M.Y.M (USA: short title)
1 TV episode:
- 8. Upright Citizens Brigade: Asssscat (2008) (TV) Performer 2008 - 8.4 (55)
- 9. Drillbit Taylor (2008) Pawn Shop Owner 2008 $44M 5.9 (17,055)
- 10. David's Situation (2008) (TV) 2008 - -
- 11. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)   Dave 2007 $19.6M 6.8 (25,197)
AKAs:
  • Walk Hard (USA: short title)
  • Walk Hard: American Cox, the Unbearably Long, Self-Indulgent Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
- 12. Wild Girls Gone (2007) 2007 - 8.3 (66)
- 13. "The Very Funny Show" (2007)   Mike (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - -
1 TV episode:
- 14. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000)   Party Guest (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 9.3 (101)
1 TV episode:
- 15. "WordGirl" (2007)   Lead Deriver / 3 characters not shown (2 episodes) 2007 - 8.0 (58)
2 TV episodes:
- 16. "Fat Guy Stuck in Internet" (2007) The Maze Master 2007 - 5.2 (181)
- 17. Undead or Alive (2007)   Claypool 2007 - 5.2 (679)
AKAs:
  • Undead or Alive (USA: new title)
- 18. Dante's Inferno (2007) (voice) Curtis Le May 2007 - 6.8 (304)
- 19. The TV Set (2006) (as Matthew Besser) Market Research Guy 2006 - 6.8 (3,160)
- 20. "Help Me Help You" (2006)   Brandon (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.1 (153)
1 TV episode:
- 21. "Stacked" (2005)   John (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 6.1 (639)
1 TV episode:
- 22. A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T.: Improv (2005) (TV) Performer 2005 - 6.6 (102)
- 23. Junebug (2005) Scout who goes in 2005 - 7.1 (10,435)
- 24. "Pilot Season" (2004) James Besser 2004 - 6.1 (54)
- 25. "Crossballs: The Debate Show" (2004)   Various Characters (14 episodes, 2004) 2004 - 7.1 (60)
AKAs:
  • Crossballs (USA: short title)
14 TV episodes: 9 episodes not shown.
- 26. "Frasier" (1993)   Coffee Guy (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 8.5 (11,687)
1 TV episode:
- 27. "Watching Ellie" (2002)   Carol (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 6.7 (115)
1 TV episode:
- 28. "Late Friday" (2001)   Driving Instructor Besser (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 3.6 (15)
1 TV episode:
- 29. "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001)   Brad Cooley (2 episodes, 2001-2002) 2002 - 6.9 (1,484)
2 TV episodes:
- 30. Martin & Orloff (2002) Ron 2002 - 6.7 (498)
- 31. "Upright Citizens Brigade" (1998)   Adair / Various (30 episodes, 1998-2000) 2000 - 8.6 (631)
30 TV episodes: 25 episodes not shown.
- 32. "Spin City" (1996)   The Director (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 7.7 (4,167)
1 TV episode:
- 33. "The Daily Show" (1996)   Donnie Halpern (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 9.0 (24)
AKAs:
  • A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
  • Jon Stewart (Australia)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
1 TV episode:
- 34. Tomorrow Night (1998) 1998 - 4.7 (69)
- 35. Talent (1998) Joel 1998 - 4.4 (16)
- 36. "Apt. 2F" (1997)   Matt / Upright Citizens Brigade (2 episodes, 1997) 1997 - 7.0 (9)
2 TV episodes:
- 37. "Comic Cabana" (1997) Upright Citizens Brigade 1997 - -
- 38. Escape from It's a Wonderful Life (1996) (TV)   (voice) Mr. Potter / Various 1996 - 6.3 (42)
AKAs:
  • Escape from a Wonderful Life (USA: alternative title)
Writer
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- 1. Upright Citizens Brigade: Asssscat (2008) (TV) (writer) 2008 - 8.4 (55)
- 2. Wild Girls Gone (2007) (writer) 2007 - 8.3 (66)
- 3. "The Very Funny Show" (2007)   (2 episodes, 2007) 2007 - -
2 TV episodes:
- 4. A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T.: Improv (2005) (TV) (creator) 2005 - 6.6 (102)
- 5. "Crossballs: The Debate Show" (2004)   (14 episodes, 2004) 2004 - 7.1 (60)
AKAs:
  • Crossballs (USA: short title)
14 TV episodes: 9 episodes not shown.
- 6. Stung (2002) (TV) (head writer) 2002 - 6.6 (12)
- 7. "Upright Citizens Brigade" (1998)   (30 episodes, 1998-2000) 2000 - 8.6 (631)
30 TV episodes: 25 episodes not shown.
- 8. Escape from It's a Wonderful Life (1996) (TV)   (writer) 1996 - 6.3 (42)
AKAs:
  • Escape from a Wonderful Life (USA: alternative title)
Producer
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- 1. Wild Girls Gone (2007) (producer) 2007 - 8.3 (66)
- 2. A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T.: Improv (2005) (TV) (executive producer) 2005 - 6.6 (102)
- 3. "Crossballs: The Debate Show" (2004)   executive producer (14 episodes, 2004) 2004 - 7.1 (60)
AKAs:
  • Crossballs (USA: short title)
14 TV episodes: 9 episodes not shown.
Director
Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "The Very Funny Show" (2007) (unknown episodes) 2007 - -
Self
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- 1. "Current TV" (2005) (unknown episodes, 2008) 2008 - 7.9 (35)
- 2. "Film '72" (1972)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 7.9 (213)
AKAs:
  • Film '73 (UK: new title)
  • Film '74 (UK: new title)
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  • Film 2006 (UK: new title)
  • Film 2007 (UK: new title)
  • Film 2008 (UK: new title)
  • Film 2009 (UK: new title)
  • Film of the Year (UK: teaser title)
  • The Film Programme (UK: informal alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 3. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007)   Himself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 4.7 (11)
1 TV episode:
- 4. Towncraft (2007) Himself 2007 - 7.5 (16)
- 5. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 6.3 (1,033)
AKAs:
  • Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 6. "Weekends at the DL" (2005)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 2.4 (30)
1 TV episode:
- 7. Stung (2002) (TV) Himself - Matty B. 2002 - 6.6 (12)
- 8. "Late Friday" (2001)   Himself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 3.6 (15)
1 TV episode:

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