Matt Iseman — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Winner of The New Celebrity Apprentice in 2017, raising almost $1M for the Arthritis Foundation.
Host of American Ninja Warrior (since 2009) and Live Rescue (since 2019).
Earned an M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and a B.A. from Princeton University.
Began his career as a physician before transitioning to full-time stand-up comedy in 2002.
Has raised millions for charities, including over $3M in one night as an auctioneer for Arnold Schwarzenegger's charity event.
Performed for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, South Korea, Bosnia, and Hungary.

Biography

Matt Iseman is an American television host, comedian, and former physician, widely recognized for his roles as the play-by-play announcer and moderator of American Ninja Warrior on NBC, a position he has held since 2009. He also hosts Live Rescue on A+E Networks since 2019 and American Ninja Warrior Junior on Universal Kids since 2018. Iseman's career also includes hosting Sports Soup on Versus and appearing on shows like Clean House and Hallmark's Home & Family Show.