Matt Walker is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in Southern California. He frequently tours with fellow comedians Mike Muratore and Stephen Kramer Glickman, and has performed at various venues across the country. Walker's comedic influences include Louis C.K., Ron White, Dave Attell, David Cross, Chris Rock, Bob Newhart, and Dave Chappelle.
In addition to his stand-up work, Walker has appeared in several films and television shows, including the unaired pilot "Tears of a Clown." He has also made numerous appearances on radio and internet shows, including Huffington Post Live, where he discusses comedy, news, pop culture, and sports.
Walker's jokes have been featured in The Baltimore Sun, and he has been quoted and featured in articles on The Daily, Mediabistro's Fishbowl LA, the CBC, and Examiner.com. In 2012, he was named the winner of the Shorty Award for #comedian, recognizing his effective use of social media.
Walker has also worked in radio, co-creating and hosting the show "Verbosity" for National Lampoon Radio on Sirius/XM. He got his start in radio by producing and co-hosting "The Small Business Hour" on 97.1 FM KLSX in Los Angeles, and later co-hosted the show "National Hair Hour" on KLSX.
Matt Walker is known for his ability to connect with crowds of all demographics. He has a large following on Twitter and is able to perform well for younger audiences, as well as connect with older crowds through his stories about his elderly parents. Growing up as one of a handful of white children in the community of Pico Rivera, CA, Walker has a unique perspective on white America and its relationship to non-European backgrounds.
He has extensive performing experience in rooms made up of minority audiences from all socio-economic backgrounds, and is also a self-proclaimed nerd. Walker's debut comedy album, "H8R," is now available.
