Matt Foley
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For the politician, see Matt Foley (politician).
Matt Foley is a fictional character from the sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live performed by Chris Farley. Foley is a motivational speaker who exhibits characteristics atypical of someone in that position: whereas motivational speakers are usually successful and charismatic, Foley is abrasive, clumsy, and down on his luck. The character was popular in its original run and went on to become one of Farley's best-known characters.
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First appearance | May 8, 1993 |
Last appearance | October 25, 1997 (Farley) February 11, 2015 (McCarthy) |
Created by | Bob Odenkirk |
Portrayed by | Chris Farley (1993–1997) Melissa McCarthy (SNL 40th Anniversary Special) |
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Occupation | • Motivational speaker • Prison inmate at Joliet Correctional Center (former) • Mall Santa (former) |
Spouse | Three ex-wives (first one named Linda, other two unnamed)[1] |
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