Actor
John Gemberling
5 films on Movie OTT · Active 2005–2018
John Gemberling is an American actor, writer, and comedian who's spent more than two decades quietly becoming one of the most recognizable character actors in comedy — even if a lot of people can't immediately put a name to the face. Born February 1, 1981, in New York City (TMDB), he's the kind of performer who shows up in something, and you think, wait, I know that guy. That's the thing nobody mentions about Gemberling: his career is built almost entirely on that feeling.
About John Gemberling
John Gemberling is an American actor, writer, and comedian who's spent more than two decades quietly becoming one of the most recognizable character actors in comedy — even if a lot of people can't immediately put a name to the face. Born February 1, 1981, in New York City (TMDB), he's the kind of performer who shows up in something, and you think, wait, I know that guy. That's the thing nobody mentions about Gemberling: his career is built almost entirely on that feeling.
He's best known for playing Matt Bevers in Comedy Central's Broad City (2014–), the cheerfully useless, freeloading boyfriend who somehow makes every scene funnier just by existing in it. It's a role that fits neatly into the archetype Gemberling has made his own — what some observers have called the "bubbly, cherubic moron" — but don't let that sell him short. He co-created the Adult Swim series Fat Guy Stuck in Internet (2007–2008) and co-founded the improv group Death By Roo Roo at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, which tells you he's not just showing up to cash checks (Wikipedia).
His filmography stretches back to Todd Solondz's Palindromes (2004) and the paintball mockumentary Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story (2004). Since then he's popped up in Super Fun Night, Marry Me, Making History, The Afterparty, and a string of animated series — Big Mouth, Human Resources, The Great North, Bob's Burgers — that suggest voice work has become a genuine second lane for him. Honestly, the range is broader than his typecast reputation implies.
Early life & background
John Gemberling was born on February 1, 1981, in New York City, New York (TMDB). He attended the Collegiate School in New York — a prestigious prep institution whose alumni list includes David Duchovny and John F. Kennedy Jr. (TMDB). Beyond his schooling in New York City, details about his family background and upbringing aren't widely documented in public sources. What's striking is that someone who built a career playing lovable slobs came up through one of Manhattan's more storied private schools — a biographical wrinkle that's easy to overlook.
Career
Personal life
Public sources describe Gemberling as a devoted husband and father, though he keeps the specifics of his family life largely out of the press. He was born and raised in New York City, and given his long association with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and the New York comedy scene, it's reasonable to assume the city has remained central to his life. Beyond those broad strokes, the details aren't documented in available public sources.
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Filmography
Frequently asked questions
What films is John Gemberling known for?
John Gemberling has 5 titles indexed on Movie OTT, including A Futile and Stupid Gesture, We Cause Scenes, Worst. Prom. Ever..
How long has John Gemberling been active?
John Gemberling's film career on Movie OTT spans from 2005 to 2018 — 13 years of work.