Lucky Yates
Matt "Lucky" Yates (born October 18, 1967) is an American actor, voice actor, puppeteer and comedian. He is known for his voice roles as Dr. Krieger on Archer and the Xtacles on Frisky Dingo.[1] He was also a recurring actor on the Food Network series Good Eats. He studied theater at Wayne State University and regularly performs at Dad's Garage in Atlanta, Georgia.[2][3]
From 2000 to 2007, he hosted The Lucky Yates Talk Show, a live on-stage weekly talk show in Atlanta, Georgia.[4]
In 2016, Yates was hired as a host for the film streaming service from Turner Classic Movies and The Criterion Collection, FilmStruck.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) | Credited as Matt Yates |
| 2017 | Axis | Radio Host (voice) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–12 | Good Eats | Various | Documentary |
| 2006–07 | Frisky Dingo | The Xtacles (voices) | 3 episodes |
| 2010–present | Archer | Dr. Krieger (voice) | 103 episodes |
| 2016 | Hidden America with Jonah Ray | Cop | Episode: "Atlanta: Past, Present, Living, and Dead" |
Internet
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2018 | Homestar Runner | Various | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ "Lucky Yates". IMDb.
- ^ "Dad's Garage Theatre Company - Best Atlanta Improv Comedy Shows". Dad's Garage.
- ^ "Lucky Yates on Improv, Puppets, and 'Archer'". Backstage.com. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ^ "Lucky Yates". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ^ "FilmStruck To Launch Oct. 19" (Press release). Atlanta. Business Wire. October 6, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
External links
- Lucky Yates at IMDb
- Lucky Yates on Twitter
- Lucky Yates convention appearances on AnimeCons.com
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