| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
In 2005, Rich re-emerged as the Director and Screenwriter of the video game, 187 Ride or Die which was not a success.
On January 19, 2008 Rich married publicist Leah "Reid" Johnson. They presently live in Los Angeles.
