Walter Masterson
actor
Walter Masterson (born 1977 or 1978) is an American comedian, actor, political satirist, and content creator. He is known for producing satirical content at rallies, protests, and political gatherings, often using personas to critique political rhetoric. Having attended the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack to record satirical interviews, Masterson's videos from the day were later used as evidence by the FBI and featured during U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.
Early life and acting career
Masterson was born in New York City. He began his acting career with his first audition for the independent film L.I.E. (2001), in which he portrayed "Scott". He later appeared in Bomb the System (2002), playing a graffiti-affiliated high-school alter ego named "Hyste", and in I Believe in America as a young revolutionary. Masterson also appeared in the Law & Order: SVU episode "Trials" (2008) as a drug trial tester named "Jayden Bierce". Additional credits include Sacred Games, The Vortex, The Last Days of April, Trophy Kids, and the pilot series Lights Out for FX. He produced, wrote, and starred in the 2014 web series Llama Cop, alongside an actual llama named Como T. Llama.
Online satire and activism
Masterson creates satirical street interviews and political pranks. His appearances have included rallies, protests, and school board meetings, where he sometimes adopts right-wing personas such as a MAGA Republican or a supporter of Donald Trump.
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