Matt Rife

Matt Rife
Rife in 2024
Birth nameMatthew Steven Rife
Born (1995-09-10) September 10, 1995 (age 31)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • television
  • film
Genres
Subject(s)
Websiteofficialmattrifecomedy.com

Matthew Steven Rife (born September 10, 1995) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his self-produced comedy specials Only Fans (2021), Matthew Steven Rife (2023), and Walking Red Flag (2023). He is also known for his Netflix specials, TikTok videos and his sketch improv comedy and rap show Wild 'n Out.

Career

Rife has said his biggest inspirations in comedy are Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais, and Dane Cook. He has also said Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, Jim Varney, David Spade, Pauly Shore, and Robin Williams are other comedians that made an impact on him.

The New York Times said that Rife was "just another struggling road comedian" in 2022 who then became more popular from TikTok over the following year. In December 2022, Rife signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

In June 2025, Forbes said that Rife had a net worth of $50 million.

In August 2025, Rife bought the Warren Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut that was owned by ghost investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Personal life

Rife was born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised in the village of North Lewisburg, Ohio. He also lived in New Albany and Mount Vernon.

Rife lives near Burrillville, Rhode Island.

References

  1. 1 2 Moorwood, Victoria (June 8, 2023). "Who is Matt Rife? Facts to know about the comedian and TikTok star from Central Northern Ohio area". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Matt Rife Q&A". September 10, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
  3. ↑ Miller, Rosemarie. "Comedian Matt Rife Shares The Best Advice Dave Chappelle Has Given Him". Forbes.
  4. ↑ "He Steals the Show".
  5. ↑ "Laughing it up with the handsome Matt Rife". Bello. August 13, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ Kurutz, Steven (July 8, 2023). "Making Them Laugh, and Swoon". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ Chan, J. Clara (December 14, 2022). "Comedian Matt Rife Signs With CAA". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ Bertoni, Steven. "Forbes Top Creators 2025 - Instagramers, YouTubers & Other Digital Creators". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  9. ↑ "Comedian Matt Rife buys haunted Conn. museum, Annabelle doll". Boston. August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Matt Rife". mn2s.com. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Central Northern Ohio native Matt Rife falls short of finale in NBC's 'Bring the Funny'". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  12. ↑ Khan, Melina. "Comedian Matt Rife buys home in Rhode Island. Why he decided to move to the state".

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