Matthew Cardarople

Matty Cardarople, born February 9, 1983, is an appreciated American actor and comedian. As a performer, he is usually typecast in roles embodying nerds or characters with socially awkward traits, further amplifying his touch in articulating American kitsch culture. Cardarople has secured a name in Hollywood led by his appearances in key television and cinema productions. Notably, he has appeared in the ABC television series Selfie, the world-renowned 2015 film Jurassic World, and the 2016 TV hit series Stranger Things, where he effortlessly breathed life into the role of a worker at the fictional Hawkins arcade.

He wasn't limited to supporting roles but also played key characters, such as the 'Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender' in the TV project Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. In 2021, audiences were treated to his outstanding performance as Keith in the film Free Guy. Cardarople's portfolio is strengthened with contributions in Michael Showalter's 2017 romantic comedy The Big Sick, and Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi's TV series Reservation Dogs. His early acting career included roles in Blonde Ambition, Drillbit Taylor, and he also appeared in shows such as NCIS: LA, New Girl, and Angie Tribeca, diversifying his craft across different genres and platforms.