Matthew S. Gannaway is a native of Grosse Pointe Michigan, and may be recognized from a variety of productions from stage to screen.  Some of Matt's film credits include, Hardball, *61, The Garden of Eve, Garage, The Red Line, The Henry Ford Racing Story. Television credits include, WBs Switchplay Tv, Me tv, Smart TV, and he is currently an actor and writer for HBO's Sketchpad. Matthew has also appeared on many of the stages in the Metro Detroit area such as The Gem Theatre, Meadowbrook Theatre, Detroit Ensemble Theatre, The Planet Ant, The Wunderground Theatre, The Century, Detroit Rep. Theatre, The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts and The Second City.

In his years at the Second City, Matthew has written and performed in over ten original shows, and he is the director of the critically acclaimed Osamalama Ding-Dong. Matthew is proud to be with Motor City Improv where he has written and performed in: The Downtown Ho Ho Ho Down, Buffets for Vampire Slayers, Bringin' Home the Bacon, Drai Hoomph and Naughty or Nice.  Matt co-wrote and performed in "Skeleton Parents" with two former castmates and long time friends which was nominated best original comedy of 2002 by Us (unfortunatly he did not win, but he is currently in pre-production for Skeleton Parents the Movie.)

Currently, Matthew is an actor and a teacher at The Historic Marquis Theatre in Northville. Where he most recently graced the stage as the emperor in The Emperors New Clothes. Matthew would like to thank all of Motor City Improv's loyal fans for all of their support. As always Matthew's performance and efforts are dedicated to Jeff Dean Weiler and Frank Gillons Jr. - You are missed.