Matt Bennett | |
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 Bennett in 2020 | |
| Born | (1991-11-13)November 13, 1991 (age 34) |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
Matthew H. "Matt" Bennett (born November 13, 1991[1][2]) is an American actor and DJ. He is known for playingRobbie Shapiro in theNickelodeon sitcomVictorious. His film roles includeThe Virginity Hit,Bridesmaids,Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,The Stanford Prison Experiment andManson Family Vacation. He has guest-starred on shows such asThe Big Bang Theory,American Vandal andDynasty. Since 2022, he has primarily worked as a DJ, performingDisney and Nickelodeon songs at several venues.
Bennett was born and raised inMassapequa Park, New York.[1][2] After appearing in numerous commercials, Bennett began his acting career at the age of 18 as Jamie, in the 2009 TV movieTotally for Teens. He also appeared as Greg the Intern in the pilot episode of theComedy Central sketch comedy seriesMichael & Michael Have Issues.[3]
Bennett had his first starring film role inThe Virginity Hit, which was produced byFunny or Die foundersWill Ferrell andAdam McKay and released in October 2010.[4] Described as a "documentary style comedy," Bennett stated that the film's "directors gave us cameras in our spare time, and he said do pranks, talk amongst yourselves, do things and film that. So we did, and most of the movie is what we filmed. So I feel like 20% is scripted but the rest is all real."[5] He said in another interview withMTV News that the film is "not just another teen sex romp. It's a film with heart and a bit of a soul and deep-down it’s a cool love story."[6]
Bennett co-starred as Robbie Shapiro in theNickelodeonsitcomVictorious from 2010 to 2013.[7][8][9] He was nominated for a 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award (UK) in the category of "Nick UK's Funniest Person".[10]
In March 2013, it was announced that Bennett would host a web series for the YouTube channelNerdist. On the series, entitled "Nerdy Jobs", Bennett will go behind the scenes of many "Nerdy" jobs to show how interesting they are.[citation needed]
Bennett has appeared in two of hisVictorious co-starAriana Grande's music videos: "One Last Time" in 2015, and "Thank U, Next" in 2018, the latter of which also features severalVictorious cast members.[11][12][13] Also in 2015, he starred in the music video forPoppy's 2015 "Lowlife" and guest-starred as Josh Wolowitz inThe Big Bang Theory episode "The Fortification Implementation".[14][15][16] He had roles in the filmsMe and Earl and the Dying Girl,The Stanford Prison Experiment andManson Family Vacation,[17][18][19][20][21] all of which were released in 2015.
In 2016, Bennett had a role on the showFresh Off the Boat.[22] On February 2, 2016, he announced his debutstudio albumTerminal Cases, which he described as "aconcept album about my parents' divorce where every song is inspired by differentRobin Williams movies." It was releasedindependently on June 10, 2016.[23][24]
In 2019, Bennett, alongside Elizabeth Gillies, made a surprise appearance during the November 19 show of Ariana Grande'sSweetener World Tour inAtlanta, in which Grande and Bennett performed "I Think You're Swell" and Grande and Gillies performed "Give It Up" fromVictorious.[25][26]
In 2022, Bennett guest-starred on an episode of thesoap operaDynasty, a reboot of the1981 series of the same name, reuniting with Elizabeth Gillies who leads the show.[27][28]
Beginning in 2022, Bennett has toured as a DJ, playing songs fromDisney andNickelodeon series at several venues, includingHouse of Blues chains. The shows are billed as "iParty with DJ Matt Bennett,"[29] and since 2023, "Party101 with Matt Bennett."[30][31] As of 2025, these tours have gone international, reaching locations such as the UK and Australia.[32]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Text Me | Noah | Short film |
| 2010 | The Virginity Hit | Matt | |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Helen's stepson | Cameo[33] |
| The Death and Return of Superman | Superboy | Short film (credited as Matthew Bennett) | |
| 2015 | Me and Earl and the Dying Girl | Scott Mayhew | |
| The Stanford Prison Experiment | Kyle Parker | ||
| Manson Family Vacation | Buddy Holly | ||
| Me Him Her | Bones | Uncredited role | |
| 2018 | Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot | Editor #2 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Totally for Teens | Jamie | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Michael & Michael Have Issues | Greg the Intern | Episode:"Greg the Intern" | |
| 2010–2013 | Victorious | Robbie Shapiro | Main role |
| 2010 | BrainSurge | Contestant | Episode: "Stars of Nickelodeon 2 of 5" |
| 2012–2013 | Figure It Out | Panelist | Game show; 18 episodes |
| 2011–2012 | iCarly | Gibby (alternate universe) / Robbie Shapiro | Episodes: "iApril Fools", "iParty with Victorious" |
| 2014 | Sam & Cat | Robbie Shapiro | Episode: "#TheKillerTunaJump" |
| 2015 | The Big Bang Theory | Josh Wolowitz | Episode: "The Fortification Implementation" |
| Shameless | Wiley | Episode: "Carl's First Sentencing" | |
| Game Shakers | Himself | Episode: "Tiny Pickles" | |
| Everybody Wants to Be Poppy | Pho | Main voice role;web series | |
| Wrestling Isn't Wrestling | John Cena Fan | Web series | |
| 2016 | Fresh Off the Boat | Corey | Episode: "Gotta Be Me" |
| 2018 | Grey's Anatomy | Steve | Episode: "Old Scars, Future Hearts" |
| American Vandal | Gavin Landers | Recurring role; 4 episodes[34] | |
| 2022 | Dynasty | Cole | Episode: "But a Drug Scandal?"[35] |
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
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| 2015 | "One Last Time" | Ariana Grande | [36] |
| "Lowlife" | Poppy | [14] | |
| 2018 | "Thank U, Next" | Ariana Grande | [37] |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2011 | Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards | Nick UK's Funniest Person | Victorious | Nominated | [10] |
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