1. Matthew Donald Berninger is an American singer, primarily known as the frontman and lyricist of indie rock band The National.
11 Facts About Matt Berninger
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In May 2020, Berninger issued the title track from his solo debut album, Serpentine Prison, released in October 2020.
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Matt Berninger is a 1989 graduate of St Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Matt Berninger went on to study graphic design at the University of Cincinnati, where he met fellow band member Scott Devendorf in 1991.
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Matt Berninger quit a career in advertising in his thirties to start The National.
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Matt Berninger is married to Carin Besser, a one-time fiction editor for The New Yorker, who has often contributed to the band's songwriting and backup vocals.
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Matt Berninger has stated the song "Afraid of Everyone" was influenced by his anxiety about being a new father.
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In 2011, a portrait of Matt Berninger was painted by British artist Joe Simpson; the painting was exhibited around the UK including a solo exhibition at The Royal Albert Hall.
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In 2019, Matt Berninger appeared in Between Two Ferns: The Movie.
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In 2020, Matt Berninger was the subject of an episode of the fictional erotic podcast, Dirty Diana, produced by Demi Moore.
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In December of 2023, Matt Berninger was interviewed by David Letterman.