Matt Hobby
Matt Hobby | |
|---|---|
 Hobby in 2012 | |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Mary Grill (m.2011) |
| Children | 3 |
Matt Hobbyis an American actor and comedian, known for his portrayals of PastorJeff DiffordinYoung Sheldon,Philip in theHBOtelevision seriesBoardwalk Empire,Rudy Truitt inHart of Dixieand Pat Landy inThe Grinder.
Career
[edit]Matt Hobby began his acting career in 2008 when he played a character in the direct-to-DVD filmThe Cult of Sincerity.
He has appeared in television series such asMom,Don't Trust the B**** in Apartment 23,Onion SportsDomeandFresh Off the Boat.He appeared as Rudy Truitt in the drama seriesHart of Dixiefor ten episodes. He also played Philip, a servant (later butler) of the Thompson House, in theHBOseriesBoardwalk Empire.[citation needed]
Hobby played the role of PastorJeff Difford,a pastor of the church in theCBStelevision seriesYoung Sheldonfrom 2017 to 2024. For the first two seasons, he was a recurring character, but he was promoted to the main cast starting with thethird season.[1][2]Hobby's real life wife, Mary Grill, portrays his character's new wife in the show.[3]
In 2022, Matt started the popular podcast,Pay or Request,co-hosted with writer and comedian Joe Schiappa.
Personal life
[edit]Hobby is married to actress Mary Grill. The couple have twin sons named Ernie and Lyle.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Cult of Sincerity | Bo | Direct-to-video |
| 2011 | DEC. 26 | Elf | Short film |
| 2013 | Big City, Bright Lights | ||
| Breakup at a Wedding | Alison's Male Best Friend | ||
| 2016 | Spaghettiman | Pot Doctor | |
| 2018 | One Way Wolf Blitzer Freaky Friday | Isaac | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Diamonds Wow! | Mark Zuckerberg | Episode: "Zuckerberg's Facebook Apology" |
| 2012 | Boardwalk Empire | Thompson House Servant Philip | 5 episodes |
| 2013 | Don't Trust the B**** in Apartment 23 | Host | Episode: "Dating Games" |
| 2013–2015 | Hart of Dixie | Rudy Truitt | 10 episodes |
| 2015 | Highly Evolved Human | Doctor | Unknown episodes |
| Mom | Chip | Episode: "Dropped Soap and a Big Guy on a Throne" | |
| 2015–2016 | The Grinder | Pat Landy | 5 episodes |
| 2015 | The Genderton Project | Television movie | |
| Skits-O-Frenic | Climber | Episode: "What the Duck?" | |
| 2017–2024 | Young Sheldon | Pastor Jeff Difford[5][6] | Recurring (Seasons 1–2) Series regular (Seasons 3–7) 45 episodes |
| 2018 | The Emperor's Newest Clothes | Tailor (voice) | Television short film |
| 2019 | Fresh Off the Boat | Kurt | Episode: "Cupid's Crossbow" |
| Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell | Carl Dugan | Episode: "Five-Card Duds" |
References
[edit]- ^Petski, Denise (June 5, 2019)."Matt Hobby Promoted to Series Regular on Season 3".deadline.Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on December 6, 2019.RetrievedNovember 7,2019.
- ^"Episode 6: Matt Hobby".podbean.Podbean. August 7, 2020. Archived fromthe originalon February 14, 2021.RetrievedDecember 28,2020.
- ^Borden, Jane (February 9, 2016)."LA's cutest comedian couples who perform together".timeout.Archivedfrom the original on September 21, 2016.RetrievedDecember 28,2020.
- ^"Young Sheldon: Meet the cast's real-life families | HELLO!".Archivedfrom the original on May 14, 2021.RetrievedMarch 2,2022.
- ^"Young Sheldon season 4 air date, cast, plot, trailer and everything you need to know".digitalspy.Digital Spy. June 11, 2019.Archivedfrom the original on November 15, 2019.RetrievedJanuary 18,2020.
- ^Halterman, Jim (January 8, 2020)."'Young Sheldon': Pastor Jeff's Love Sermon Gets Saucy in Winter Premiere (VIDEO) ".tvinsider.TV Insider.Archivedfrom the original on July 11, 2020.RetrievedJuly 10,2020.