Matt Gallant is an Emmy Award-winning television host.
For five seasons, he was the host of the Animal Planet's popular series "The Planet's Funniest Animals," although the show is no longer in production, it regularly airs in repeats and continues to find new audiences in international markets.
Gallant has hosted shows on MTV, ESPN2, G4, NFL Network, Fine Living, ABC, DirecTV to name a few. Matt hosted the ABC's Network prime time hit "American Inventor" . In 2008, Gallant took a sabbatical from TV in hopes of making a difference in the world and began to purse a career as an Interventionist/Therapist, like his brother Paul(PaulGallant.com). Matt spent over two years working as counselor at a dual diagnosis rehab in Venice California. In 2012 Gallant enthusiastically returned to the TV business and Co-Hosted the entertainment show "The List" on the Scripps Network.
With a passion to give back to the community, Gallant was a volunteer for over ten years with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, a non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. In 2004 Matt created the fundraiser "Matt Gallant's Bowling for Wishes" that had a successful five year run and raised over 100K for the sick children of Make a Wish. Gallant also has another accomplishment to savor; he was chosen as the Commencement Speaker for the University of Rhode Island's 2004 undergraduate ceremony. In true Gallant fashion his commencement speech was both inspirational and humorous for which he received an honorary Doctorate of the Arts from the University. When not working, Gallant indulges his passion for sports and art. Gallant's skills as sculptor and painter are inherited from his artist father Paul (PaulGallantart.com). Gallant has been sculpting for over 10 years and has showcased his works in galleries in Laguna Beach and Beverly Hills. Matt is also a Certified Life Coach, TV Host consultant, writer and stand up comedian. He is a passionate sports fan as well, with an undying love of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Boston Bruins.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
American Inventor (2006)
Starring as Host
(14 episodes)
- Episode 1x12: The Finale Results Show (May 18, 2006)
- Episode 1x11: The Finale (May 11, 2006)
- Episode 1x10: The Journey So Far (May 11, 2006)
- Episode 1x09: Semi-Final 4 (May 4, 2006)
- Episode 1x08: Semi-Final 3 (May 4, 2006)
- Episode 1x07: Semi-Final 2 (Apr 27, 2006)
- Episode 1x06: Semi-Final 1 (Apr 20, 2006)
- Episode 1x05: Eliminations, The Final 12 (Apr 13, 2006)
- Episode 1x04: Auditions 4, Washington DC, San Francisco & Los Angeles (Apr 6, 2006)
- Episode 1x03: Auditions 3, San Francisco, New York & Denver (Mar 30, 2006)
- Episode 1x02: Auditions 2, San Francisco & Chicago (Mar 23, 2006)
- Episode 1x01: Auditions 1, New York, San Francisco & Los Angeles (Mar 16, 2006)
- Episode S01 Special: Countdown Show 2: Top Ten Most Outrageous Inventors (Apr 27, 2006)
- Episode S01 Special: Countdown Show 1: Best Inventions (Apr 20, 2006)