Chris Matthews
Talk Show Host, Author
Chris Matthews is a political commentator, talk show host, and author who is best known as the host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews. He’s also the author of several popular books, including Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit, Tip and the Gipper: When Politics Worked, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero, Life’s a Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation, and Success, American: Beyond our Grandest Notions, and Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think.
In December 2017, several publications wrote about a 1999 sexual harassment settlement that was paid out by NBC for Matthew’s alleged behavior. He was accused of making sexual comments.
In February 2020, a guest on his Hardball with Chris Matthews program complained that he made inappropriate sexual comments to her.
References
- NBC paid off producer who accused Chris Matthews of harassment, report says (Fox News)
- http://thehill.com/homenews/media/365294-nbc-paid-out-severance-to-staffer-who-accused-chris-matthews-of-sexual
- Like Warren, I Had My Own Sexist Run-In with Chris Matthews (GQ)
- Embattled Chris Matthews Left Out of MSNBC’s S.C. Primary Coverage (The Daily Beast)
Film/TV Appearances
as cast member
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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2015
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Barack Obama: Making History
Self
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2012
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Speak
Himself
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2012
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The Campaign
Chris Matthews
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2012
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Top Priority: The Terror Within
Self - News Anchor (archive footage)
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2012
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The Ides of March
Chris Matthews
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2011
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The Undefeated
Self - Hardball host (archive footage)
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2011
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Morning Glory
Self
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2010
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State of Play
MSNBC Reporter
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2009
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Dean and Me: Roadshow of an American Primary
Himself
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2008
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Swing Vote
Chris Matthews
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2008
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30 Rock (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Chris Matthews
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2006
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Man of the Year
News Anchor #1
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2006
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The Colbert Report (TV Series - 5 Episodes) |
2005
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Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self - Panellist
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2003
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Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series - 13 Episodes)
Self
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2003
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
2003
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Mister Sterling (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
2003
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The West Wing (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Chris Matthews
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1999
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Family Guy (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Chris Matthews (voice)
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1999
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The View (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self - Guest
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1997
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The View (TV Series - 2 Episodes)
Self
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1997
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The Daily Show (TV Series - 3 Episodes)
Self
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1996
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Dave
Chris Matthews
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1993
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series - 7 Episodes) |
1992
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Tanner '88 (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Himself
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1988
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Today (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
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1952
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Hardball with Chris Matthews (TV Series - 35 Episodes) |