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Matt Berry

Matt Berry is an English actor, comedian, writer, and musician known for his work in British television comedy.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Matt Berry is an English actor, comedian, writer, and musician known for his work in British television comedy. He is best known for roles in series including *The IT Crowd*, *Toast of London*, *Garth Marenghi's Darkplace*, *The Mighty Boosh*, and *What We Do in the Shadows*. He won the 2015 BAFTA Award for Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme for *Toast of London*.

Early life

Matt Berry was born Matthew Charles Berry on 2 May 1974 in Bromham, Bedfordshire, England.

Career

Berry built a career in British television comedy as both a performer and writer. His notable work includes roles in *The IT Crowd*, *Toast of London*, and *What We Do in the Shadows*. He co-created *Toast of London*, in which he played the lead role of Steven Toast. He has also appeared in *Garth Marenghi's Darkplace*, *The Mighty Boosh*, and *Snuff Box*.

Music

In addition to acting, Berry has recorded and released several studio albums, with sources listing between nine and eleven albums depending on the date of publication.

Recognition

Berry received the BAFTA Award for Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme in 2015 for *Toast of London*.

Canadian audience

Matt Berry is familiar to Canadian audiences through internationally distributed British and American television comedy, especially *What We Do in the Shadows* and *The IT Crowd*.

Key facts

  • Matt Berry is an English actor, comedian, writer, and musician.
  • He is best known for roles in *The IT Crowd*, *Toast of London*, *Garth Marenghi's Darkplace*, *The Mighty Boosh*, and *What We Do in the Shadows*.
  • He co-created and starred in *Toast of London*, winning the 2015 BAFTA Award for Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme.
  • Berry is also a recording artist who has released multiple studio albums.
  • He is familiar to Canadian audiences through *What We Do in the Shadows* and *The IT Crowd*.
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Canadian context

Matt Berry is familiar to Canadian audiences through internationally distributed British and American television comedy, especially *What We Do in the Shadows* and *The IT Crowd*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Berry?
Matt Berry is an English actor, comedian, writer, and musician known for British television comedy roles.
What is Matt Berry best known for?
He is best known for *The IT Crowd*, *Toast of London*, *Garth Marenghi's Darkplace*, and *What We Do in the Shadows*.
What is Matt Berry’s full name?
His birth name is Matthew Charles Berry.
Did Matt Berry win a BAFTA?
Yes. He won the 2015 BAFTA Award for Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme for *Toast of London*.
Is Matt Berry also a musician?
Yes. He has released multiple studio albums in addition to his acting career.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1546196/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, occupation, notable roles, BAFTA award, and music career.
  2. Bucks Music Group — https://www.bucksmusicgroup.com/artists/27-matt-berry
    Supports: Birth date, profession, and role in *The IT Crowd*.
  3. BBC — https://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/snuffbox/history/matt.shtml
    Supports: Biographical information related to *Snuff Box*.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Berry
    Supports: Album list and career overview.
  5. The Telegraph — https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/10128627/Inside-Matt-Berrys-world.html
    Supports: Career overview, radio work, and music career.