He first came to prominence as George Dawes in the seminal comedy panel show Shooting Stars but is perhaps best known for his work alongside David Walliams, co-creating the three-time BAFTA-winning BBC comedy Little Britain.
Matt has starred in numerous critically acclaimed projects, with film credits including Alice in Wonderland, Paddington, and Bridesmaids, TV credits including Doctor Who, and theatre projects including Les Misérables, in which he played the role of Thénardier in theatres worldwide.
Additionally, Matt has created a string of bestselling children’s books, including Thank You, Baked Potato and his memoir Little Me. His debut children’s musical novel, The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas, was shortlisted for the British Book Awards in 2024 and he has since released a new children’s novel, Bobland, continuing his success as an author for younger audiences.
Matt has previously co-hosted the award-winning The Great British Bake Off for Channel 4 and two series of Sky Max’s Fantasy Football. He also previously co-hosted the podcast Making A Scene with David Walliams, where they turned their guests’ lives into cinematic stories.
He starred alongside Timothée Chalamet in Wonka and more recently appeared in Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, in the role of Master of Ceremonies.
