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]

Yates at the 2019 WonderCon

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
  1. "Lucky Yates". IMDb.
  2. "Dad's Garage Theatre Company - Best Atlanta Improv Comedy Shows". Dad's Garage.
  3. "Lucky Yates on Improv, Puppets, and 'Archer'". Backstage.com. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
  4. "Lucky Yates". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  5. "FilmStruck To Launch Oct. 19" (Press release). Atlanta. Business Wire. October 6, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-08.


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