Matt Rogers is an American comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and recording artist born on March 5, 1990, in Long Island, New York.
He is best known for co-hosting the wildly popular pop culture podcast Las Culturistas with Bowen Yang since 2016.
His sharp humor, theatrical energy, and unapologetic love of pop culture have made him one of the most distinctive voices in American comedy today.
Who is Matt Rogers?
Matt Rogers is a comedian and entertainer who has built a career across podcasting, television, film, writing, and music.
He grew up on Long Island and spent years sharpening his skills in the New York comedy scene before becoming a household name in queer entertainment circles.
He is best known for Las Culturistas, a podcast he has co-hosted with Saturday Night Live cast member Bowen Yang since 2016.
The show covers pop culture with humor and wit, attracting major celebrity guests and earning some of the podcast world’s top honors.
Rogers has also worked as a television host, voice actor, staff writer, and recording artist. His debut Christmas album, released under Capitol Records in 2023, showed a new side of his talents.
Few comedians work across so many formats with such consistent success.
Early Life of Matt Rogers
Rogers was born to Richard and Katrina Rogers and raised on Long Island, New York. His father loved Jimmy Buffett and his mother was a fan of Barbra Streisand, a musical mix that Rogers has said shaped who he became as a performer.
He attended Islip High School, where he ran on the cross country team and was named prom king at his senior prom.
Rogers was an exceptional student, scoring a perfect 100 on his New York State Regents English exam and earning a 5 on both the AP Language and Composition exam and the AP English Literature exam during his senior year.
His academic record showed the same drive he would later bring to his career on stage and screen.
Matt Rogers Age
Matt Rogers is 36 years old as of 2026, born on March 5, 1990. He continues to work at a pace that suggests his biggest projects may still be ahead.
Matt Rogers Nationality
Rogers is American, born and raised in New York. He currently lives bicoastally, with homes in both Los Angeles and New York City.
Matt Rogers Height and Weight
Matt Rogers reportedly stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. His weight has not been publicly confirmed.
Rogers has a commanding stage presence that comes through whether he is performing stand-up, hosting a show, or walking a red carpet.
He brings a theatricality to his physical performance that has made him memorable across every medium he has worked in.
Matt Rogers Education
After high school, Rogers earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing from New York University (NYU).
While studying there, he joined the improvisational group Hammerkatz and began training at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in 2009.
It was at NYU that Rogers first met Bowen Yang, the friendship that would eventually produce one of the most listened-to comedy podcasts in the country.
At UCB, Rogers performed in shows including Characters Welcome and Amazing Welcome.
He also served as the artistic director of the musical sketch comedy group Pop Roulette, developing the skills in musical performance and group collaboration that would define his later career.
Matt Rogers Career
Rogers turned professional in the New York comedy scene after graduating. He spent his early years performing stand-up and sketch at alternative comedy venues, building a loyal audience through energy, character work, and a deep fluency in pop culture.
In 2016, Comedy Central recognized him as a Comic to Watch. That same year, he launched Las Culturistas alongside Bowen Yang, a move that would become the defining project of his career.
Early Career and Breakthrough
Rogers began gaining wider attention through his live performances and digital projects. In 2017, he was named one of the New Faces at Just for Laughs Montreal, a prestigious comedy festival showcase.
He also appeared in early television work, including guest spots on shows like Shrill, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, and Search Party.
These appearances helped him build recognition as an actor alongside his growing reputation as a comedian. That recognition opened doors to his first hosting opportunities.
Las Culturistas and Podcast Success
Since 2016, Rogers and Bowen Yang have co-hosted Las Culturistas, a pop culture podcast that covers everything from reality television to awards shows to Broadway.
The show quickly developed a devoted following and became known for its irreverent humor and passionate commentary.
Guests on the show have included Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Michelle Yeoh, Will Ferrell, Cate Blanchett, Chappell Roan, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
In 2023, the podcast won Podcast of the Year at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. Time magazine later named it one of the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time.
The show’s success led to the annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards, a live comedy event that began airing on Bravo and streaming on Peacock starting in 2024.
The 2025 edition drew widespread praise from critics and fans.
Television Hosting and Acting
In 2020, Rogers hosted two television competition series. He co-hosted Gayme Show on Quibi, in which straight men were quizzed on queer culture.
He also hosted Haute Dog on HBO Max, a dog grooming competition series that ran for six episodes.
In 2022, Rogers took on a starring role in the Showtime comedy series I Love That for You and a supporting role in the film Fire Island, a gay retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
The Fire Island cast received the Ensemble Tribute at the 2022 Gotham Awards.
Rogers has also worked as a voice actor, voicing characters on Our Cartoon President and playing the recurring role of Twink on the Netflix comedy Q-Force, on which he also served as a staff writer.
Music and Recent Work
In December 2022, Rogers released his musical comedy special Have You Heard of Christmas? on Showtime.
The special followed his goal of entering the Christmas music canon and featured guest appearances by Bowen Yang and others.
The special was developed into his debut album of the same name, released under Capitol Records in November 2023.
The 12-track record included original songs and new mixes, establishing Rogers as a recording artist in addition to his other roles.
In 2025, Rogers appeared in the studio cast recording of Retrograde The Musical and continued performing his live Christmas tour.
He also appeared in Netflix’s No Good Deed and Prime Video’s Overcompensating, and his film Good Fortune was released the same year.
Matt Rogers Discography
Rogers made his debut as a recording artist with a Christmas album that started as a live comedy concept.
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Have You Heard of Christmas? | Capitol Records |
The album grew out of his 2022 Showtime special of the same name and featured 12 tracks of original holiday songs.
It was praised for blending comedy, pop production, and Rogers’s signature showman energy.
In 2025, Rogers also appeared on the studio cast recording of Retrograde The Musical, contributing to the song “Cancer (Boo Hoo).”
His recording career continues to grow alongside his work in podcasting and television.
Matt Rogers Awards and Recognition
Rogers has received several notable honors throughout his career.
- Podcast of the Year, iHeartRadio Podcast Awards (2023)
- Ensemble Tribute, Gotham Awards for Fire Island (2022)
- Comic to Watch, Comedy Central (2016)
- New Faces, Just For Laughs Montreal (2017)
- Las Culturistas nominated, Shorty Awards Best Podcast (2019)
His podcast was also named by Time magazine as one of the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time. That recognition placed Rogers and Yang among the most influential voices in the medium.
The awards reflect a career built steadily across multiple platforms.
Matt Rogers Boyfriend
Rogers is openly gay, having come out while a student at NYU. As of 2026, he is in a relationship with Fraser Olender, a cast member on the Bravo reality series Below Deck.
The couple confirmed their relationship publicly in November 2025 when they appeared together at BravoCon in Las Vegas.
Rogers revealed that he first reached out to Olender after seeing an interview in which Olender expressed disappointment at missing the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.
Rogers told Out magazine that it was “because of that interview that I even DMed him.”
They made their official red carpet debut as a couple at the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards on May 30, 2026, arriving in coordinating black outfits.
Matt Rogers Net Worth
Matt Rogers’ exact net worth has not been publicly confirmed by any primary source. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at approximately $1 million, reflecting earnings from his long career in podcasting, television hosting, acting, writing, and music.
His income comes from multiple streams. These include podcast revenue from Las Culturistas, acting roles in television and film, writing credits on Q-Force and The Other Two, his Capitol Records album, and live performances and touring.
Few entertainers of his generation have built income from so many different creative directions at once.
In 2023, Rogers won $260,000 on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, which added a notable one-time figure to his public earnings.
His career continues to grow, with new television and film credits appearing regularly as of 2026.
Matt Rogers Social Media
Rogers is active on Instagram at @mattrogerstho, where he posts about his projects, performances, and personal life. He is also active on X (Twitter).
His social media presence has helped him build a dedicated fan base beyond the podcast audience. The Las Culturistas account on Instagram also keeps fans updated on episodes and live events.
Rogers uses his platforms to share his work and connect with the queer entertainment community that has supported his career from its earliest days.
The Bottom Line
Matt Rogers has built one of the most distinctive careers in American comedy by refusing to stay in one lane.
His work across podcasting, television, film, and music speaks to a performer who keeps pushing the boundaries of what a comedian can do.
