Matt Rogers (born March 5, 1990) is an American comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, television host, and recording artist. He is best known for co-hosting the pop culture podcast Las Culturistas with Bowen Yang since 2016.
Early life and education Rogers was born to Richard and Katrina Rogers and raised on Long Island, New York. Rogers attended Islip High School and was named prom king at his senior prom. Rogers was on his high school's cross country team and ran a 4:36-mile at age fifteen, and during his senior year of high school he scored a perfect 100 on his New York State Regents English examination and a 5 on both the AP Language and Composition exam and the AP English Literature exam. After graduating, he earned a BFA in dramatic writing from New York University (NYU). While studying there, Rogers became a member of the improvisational group Hammerkatz and started studying at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in 2009. It was while at NYU that Rogers first met Bowen Yang.
Career While studying at UCB, Rogers performed in several shows, including Characters Welcome and Pop Roulette: Amazing Earth; he also performed on the Maude team Choir and served as the artistic director of the musical sketch comedy group, Pop Roulette. In 2011, Rogers worked as an intern on the set of Teen Mom 2. In 2016, Rogers was recognized as a "Comic to Watch" by Comedy Central.
Since 2016, Rogers has co-hosted the podcast Las Culturistas with fellow NYU alumnus Bowen Yang. Guests on the show have included Alan Cumming, Bianca Del Rio, Katie Couric, Michelle Yeoh, Trixie Mattel, Sean Hayes, Will Ferrell, Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey.
In 2020, Rogers hosted two television competition series. Gayme Show, co-hosted with Dave Mizzoni, was based on a popular comedy night in which straight men were quizzed on queer culture; the show aired for one season on the streaming platform Quibi. The show was renewed for a second season, but Quibi closed in October 2020 before it could be produced. Also in 2020, Rogers became the host of Haute Dog, which aired on HBO Max and saw dog groomers compete for a cash prize.
As an actor, Rogers has made guest appearances on multiple television series, including Shrill, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, and Search Party. In 2021, it was announced that Rogers would have a starring role on the comedy series I Love That for You, in addition to a supporting role in the film Fire Island, a gay retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
As a voice actor, Rogers serves as the voice of several recurring characters on the comedy series Our Cartoon President. Since 2021, he has voiced the character of Twink on the Netflix comedy Q-Force, on which he also serves as a writer.
In December 2022 Rogers released his musical comedy special, Have You Heard of Christmas? on Showtime. The special follows Rogers's journey to entering the Christmas canon as the "Pop Prince of Christmas". The TV special features original songs and guest appearances by Bowen Yang, Josh Sharp, and Aaron Jackson. The comedy special was developed into Rogers's debut album of the same name, which was released in November 2023 under Capitol Records.
Personal life After living in Brooklyn for an extended period, Rogers moved to Los Angeles and has since described himself as bicoastal with homes in both Los Angeles and New York City. Rogers is gay, having come out while a student at NYU. Rogers is also red-green color blind.
Rogers previously dated and lived with musician and frequent collaborator, Henry Koperski. Rogers also dated Below Deck cast member Fraser Olender.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2018The After Party Max 2020Cicada Phillip Uncredited 2022 Fire IslandLuke Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Show Host2025Good FortunePeter2026Stop! That! Train!Press Secretary
Television Year Title Role Notes 2013 Above Average Presents Jonas Episode: "We Meet Again (Star Wars Parody)" 2015 Criminal Crimes Detective Keebler 2 episodes 2016 Katy in the Bush Episode: "Appreciating Your Friends"2016–2018 The Special Without Brett Davis Various Roles 3 episodes 2017 Above Average Presents Various Roles 3 episodes Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Contestant 2 episodes 2017–2018 Characters Welcome Various Roles 3 episodes 2018 Comedy Central's Thank You, Goodnight! Himself Episode: "Joel Kim Booster (Featuring Shalewa Sharpe)" 2019–2020 Our Cartoon President Various Roles 21 episodes 2020 Shrill Chastain Handler Episode: "WAHAM" Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens Justin Schultz-Boudreaux Episode: "Launch Party" Gayme Show Co-Host 8 episodes Search Party Gay Man Episode: "A National Affair" Haute Dog Host 6 episodes 2021 Q-Force Twink Main role 2022 Fairview Luck Dragon (voice) Episode: "Crypto" I Love That for You Darcy Leeds Main role Celebrity Jeopardy Contestant Big Mouth Bros 4 Life Member No. 3 (voice) Episode: "Dadda Dia!" Have You Heard of Christmas? Himself TV special2022–presentLate Night With Seth MeyersHimself5 episodesWatch What Happens Live with Andy CohenHimself8 episodes 2023Love Trip: Paris Narrator 8 episodes History of the World, Part IIMovie Announcer (voice) Episode: "VIII"GlamorousTonyEpisode: "Are You on the List?"American Dad!Jared Leto (voice)Episode: "Productive Panic"Scott Pilgrim Takes OffTV Gossip No. 2 (voice)Episode: "Whatever" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Himself Guest judge; Episode: "Snatch Game of Love" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked Special guest; Episode: "All Stars Untucked: Snatch Game of Love" 2024 RuPaul's Drag Race Special guest; Episode: "Booked & Blessed" RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars Guest judge; Episode: "International Queen of Mystery Ball"Jentry Chau vs. the UnderworldBilly Bowie (voice)Episode: "Forget the Alamo" No Good Deed Greg Boycelane 6 episodes2025The Late Show with Stephen ColbertHimselfEpisode: "Matt Rogers/Bowen Yang/Ocean Vuong" Overcompensating Jared 3 episodesPalm RoyaleBruceEpisode: "Maxine Plays Dead"2025–2026Las Culturistas Culture AwardsHimself / HostTV Specials2027Mr. & Mrs. SmithAnother JohnTBD
Writer Year Title Notes 2021 The Other Two staff writer, 10 episodes Q-Force Episode: "EuropeVision"; staff writer, 10 episodes2022Have You Heard of Christmas?TV Special2025 - 2026Las Culturistas Culture AwardsTV Special
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Discography All song credits adapted from Spotify and Apple Music.
As lead artist
Singles Year Title Album Writer(s) Producer(s)2024"Santa Boy"Have You Heard of Christmas?Matt Rogers, Ethan Christopher, Henry KoperskiGabe Lopez, Leland2023"Have You Heard of Christmas?"Matt Rogers, Henry Koperski"Everything You Want"Matt Rogers, Brett McLaughlin"Also It's Christmas"Matt Rogers, Henry Koperski
Studio albums Title Details Have You Heard of Christmas? Released: November 3, 2023 Label: Capitol Records Format: Digital download, streaming
As featured artist
Singles Year Title Album Writer(s) Producer(s)2025"Cancer (Boo Hoo)"Retrograde The Musical (Studio Cast Recording)Nick Laughlin, Richard C. Walter, Drew Louis, Jesse Saint JohnDrew Louis
Awards and nominations Year Association Work Category Result Shorty AwardsLas CulturistasBest PodcastiHeartRadio Podcast AwardsBest Pop Culture PodcastBest Comedy PodcastGotham AwardsFire IslandEnsemble Tribute iHeartRadio Podcast AwardsLas CulturistasPodcast of the YearBest Comedy Podcast Tony Awards Titanique Best Musical
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