Matty Matheson, known for his role as handyman Neil on The Bear, has a successful background in the culinary world. Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Matty operates 11 restaurants across the country. In addition to his restaurant ventures, he has a popular cooking channel on YouTube and has hosted various Vice food series such as It's Suppertime and Dead Set on Life.
His culinary expertise led him to become an executive producer on The Bear, where he advises on the culinary aspects of the show. Despite his culinary prowess, Matty recently revealed that he had no interest in playing a chef on the series. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he shared that the show's creator initially approached him for his expertise but later offered him the role of the handyman, which Matty gladly accepted.
