Matt Berry

Matt Berry (full name Matthew Charles Berry) is an English actor, comedian, musician, and writer, born on 2 May 1974 in Bromham, Bedfordshire +5Far Out Magazine+5Gizmodo+5. Famed for his distinctive deep voice and offbeat comedic style, he’s best known for roles in cult classics like Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace, The Mighty Boosh, Snuff Box, The IT Crowd, What We Do in the Shadows, and perhaps most notably, Toast of London, which he co-created and scored—and for which he won a BAFTA Award for Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme +7+7pantheon.world+7.

In addition to his on-screen work, Berry is a prolific musician, having released numerous psychedelic rock and folk albums, including Witchazel (2009), Kill the Wolf (2013), and most recently Heard Noises (January 2025)—an album met with widespread critical acclaim for its creative freedom and genre‑spanning ambition +5+5BIOGRAPHS+5. He often integrates his own compositions into his television series, notably providing the theme tune “Take My Hand” for Toast of London +10+10+10.

Berry has shared many witty and insightful lines over the years. Among his most quoted:

“There just aren't enough hours in the day; I've got a lot of things that I want to do …” and
“If it's funny or it's good, then yeah, I'll do it. Whether it's big‑screen or whatever wouldn't be the deciding factor for me.” +14BrainyQuote+14BrainyQuote+14

He’s also observed:

“If your catchphrase has appeared in men's toilets, then you know you've made it!”, and
“Most of the things I do are inspired by things that frightened me when I was young.” +5Luxury London+5+5What Should I Read Next?+2BrainyQuote+2BrainyQuote+2

These lines reflect Berry’s irreverent humor, creative drive, and self‑awareness as both an entertainer and an artist.