Charlie Matthau is a multifaceted filmmaker with a passion for creating projects that combine humanity, heart, and humor. In 2025, he is set to direct, co-write, and produce the World War Two thriller "Bodyguard of Lies" for Babieka Films. Additionally, he is executive producing three television series, including "Mexican High", "1920 The Year of The Six Presidents", and "Killer Ride", based on books by Liza Monroy, David Pietrusza, and TD Rizor, respectively.
Matthau's extensive filmography includes "The Book of Leah", starring Armand Assante, and "Dylan Papermoon", a German feature film currently filming in Bamberg. He is also producing the features "The Invitation" and "The Sugar Shack" with Judd Rubin, as well as overseeing a young adult publishing label with former Dimension Films executive Michael Zoumas.
In his earlier career, Matthau wrote and directed "Freaky Deaky", based on Elmore Leonard's book, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was acquired by eOne. He also directed and produced "The Grass Harp", a critically acclaimed film based on Truman Capote's atmospheric tale of three Southern misfits.
Matthau's directorial debut was the offbeat comedy "Doin Time on Planet Earth", which was nominated for the Best Director Award by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Best Director of the Year Award from the Academy of Family Films & Family Television and the Platinum Circle Award from the American Film Institute.
In addition to his film work, Matthau has directed several television projects, including "The Marriage Fool" starring his father Walter and Carol Burnett, which ranked as the #1 program of the week with a 14.0 Nielsen rating and a 23 share. He has also directed and produced the television movie "Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love", starring Ellen Burstyn, which was praised for its moving story and strong performances.
Matthau is a graduate of the University of Southern California's film school, where he wrote and directed the popular short films "The Duck Film" and "I Was a Teenage Fundraiser". In his spare time, he enjoys reading about history, attending sporting events, and raising funds for cancer research.
