Matty Rich
Director

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Matty Rich is an acclaimed filmmaker, producer, writer, director, and actor from Brooklyn, New York. He gained recognition in the early 90s with his award-winning film Straight Out of Brooklyn, which was made for a mere $77,000 and went on to sweep the award season. Rich then went on to have a three-picture movie deal with Tri Star studios and a three-picture deal with Disney studios, where he directed the summer splash movie The Inkwell! He has since developed and directed several television and film projects, as well as video games, and is now developing film and television properties that will also feature games under his Matty Rich Games brand.
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Who is it? Director, Writer, Actor
Birth Day November 26, 1971
Birth Place  Brooklyn, New York, United States
Age 52 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Occupation Film director, screenwriter

💰 Net worth

Matty Rich, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, holds a remarkable net worth estimated to range from $100K to $1M in 2024. Renowned for his talent as a director, writer, and actor, Matty Rich has been making significant contributions to the film industry within the United States. His creative prowess and dedication have allowed him to achieve remarkable success throughout his career, solidifying his position as a highly respected figure in the world of cinema. As his net worth continues to flourish, Matty Rich's impact on the industry is set to endure and inspire generations to come.

Biography/Timeline

1991

Rich broke into the film world with the 1991 film Straight Out of Brooklyn, which was financed by credit cards and donations. Rich also plays Larry Love, a major character in the film. The low-budget independent film grossed $2.7 million at the box office and only cost $450,000 to make. Rich was only 19 years old at the time, he wrote the film as a short story at age 17, and first filmed it as an 8-minute short for himself and high school students, the film was critically acclaimed and Rich won many awards, including an Independent Spirit Award.

1994

In interviews, Rich had proudly stated that even though he dropped out of New York University's (NYU) famed Tisch School of the Arts after one month (he accused the faculty of racism), he still made a successful film. This drew criticism from Spike Lee, a Tisch graduate, who accused Rich of being "ignorant". Rich's second film, 1994's The Inkwell, received mixed reviews. He has not made another film since.

2005

In 2005, Rich re-emerged as the Director and Screenwriter of the video game, 187 Ride or Die which was not a success.

2008

On January 19, 2008 Rich married publicist Leah "Reid" Johnson. They presently live in Los Angeles.

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