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United States Jon Matteson is an actor, writer, and comedian recognized for his work in musical theatre and improv platforms.
Jon Matteson has had extensive collaborations with Starkid, a musical theatre company. He starred in their musical "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" (2018), which gained over 7 million views, and continued his work with them in "Starkid Homecoming" (2019), "Black Friday" (2019), "Nightmare Time" (2020), and "Nerdy Prudes Must Die" (2023).
Jon Matteson performed sketch and improv with The Second City, a renowned comedy theatre in Chicago. He also performed on cruise ships with The Second City Theatricals.
Jon Matteson was a regular performer at the Improv Olympic Theatre in Chicago and completed their Improv Conservatory program in 2012.
Jon Matteson was a regular performer at The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago and underwent improvisation training there in 2013.
Jon Matteson was a founding member of (re)discover theatre, a company focused on reinventing classical work for new audiences.
Jon Matteson took on a lead role in 'Crew CW' for Magnet Films in April 2015 for commercials and industrials.
Jon Matteson performed a lead voiceover for 'Marshalls - Grand Opening' with Another Country in May 2018.
Jon Matteson performed a lead voiceover for 'Crew CW' with Big Shoulders in April 2015.
Jon Matteson is an actor, writer, and additional crew member, known for his performances in various productions. He grew up in Leavenworth, KS, moving frequently due to his military family background. Matteson has established a career in both theatre and television, gaining recognition for his versatile roles. He has also engaged in comedic and improvisational work, further developing his range as a performer.
Matteson’s early career involved significant training and performances in Chicago’s vibrant improv scene. He studied and performed at The Second City, a renowned comedy theatre, honing his skills in sketch and improvisation. Additionally, he was a regular performer at the Improv Olympic Theatre and The Annoyance Theatre. Matteson was also a founding member of (re)discover theatre, a company dedicated to reinterpreting classical theatrical works for modern audiences.
Upon relocating to Los Angeles, Matteson continued to build upon his acting career, notably starring in “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals” (2018), a musical produced by Starkid, which has garnered over 7 million views. His collaboration with Starkid extended to other projects including “Starkid Homecoming” (2019), “Black Friday” (2019), “Nightmare Time” (2020), and “Nerdy Prudes Must Die” (2023). Beyond his stage and screen work, Matteson is also a writer and poet, self-publishing content on platforms like Medium and co-creating and hosting the live horror actual-play show “We’re All Gonna Die.”
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