Matthew Holness
Actor · Music · Director · Writer
Whitstable, Kent, England
Active 2000–present
Born in Whitstable, Kent in 1975, Matthew Holness is an English comedian, actor, writer and director. He is best known for his comic creation, the fictional horror novelist Garth Marenghi.
Filmography
The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) — Dominic WingraveThe Office (2001) — SimonGarth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) — Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. · Writer · CreatorFriday Night Dinner (2011) — Chris ParkerCemetery Junction (2010) — Band LeaderLife's Too Short (2011) — IanPossum (2018) — Writer · DirectorToast of London (2013) — Max GlandWe Are Lady Parts (2021) — Gameshow hostBack (2017) — LaurieYear of the Rabbit (2019) — Hector, Crown Prince of BulgariaMan to Man with Dean Learner (2006) — Randolph Caer / Garth Marenghi / Glynn Nimron / Steve Pising / Amir Chanan · Amir Chanan · Merriman Weir · Glynn Nimron · Steve Pising · Garth Marenghi · Writer · CreatorToast of Tinseltown (2022) — Richard ChickentossTime Trumpet (2006)The Snipist (2012) — Director · WriterBruiser (2000) — Additional WritingA Gun for George (2011) — Terry / George / The Reprisalizer · Music · Director · WriterFree Agents (2009)Festival (2005) — Roger - Lighting ManPlayhouse Presents (2012) — Writer · DirectorDodger Special: Bad Egg (2023) — Sir Denholm HaversItalia Violenta (2015)