Walter Masterson 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.[1]
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".[2] Additional credits include Sacred Games, The Vortex, The Last Days of April, Trophy Kids, and the pilot series Lights Out for FX.[3] He produced, wrote, and starred in the 2014 web series Llama Cop, alongside an actual llama named Como T. Llama.[4][5]
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.[6] These performances are used to depict and comment on aspects of right-wing populism.[7][8]
That same year, he attended a Central Bucks School District meeting on book removals and performed a satirical critique.[12] He also confronted Representatives Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene during a photo opportunity, raising questions about allegations against Gaetz.[3]
In April and May 2021, Masterson staged a protest by feeding pigeons at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, outside the headquarters of Fox Corporation in New York City, describing it as a "bird sanctuary."[13]
In 2024, he parodied political aide John McEntee’s TikTok videos, which featured conservative arguments delivered while eating; Masterson produced similar videos presenting progressive arguments.[14]
In 2025, his "tariff talk" videos circulated widely online, combining satire with commentary on economic issues.[15]
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