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Who would play Matt Lauer in a movie?

Posted: Monday, March 02, 2009 4:12 PM by Adam Miller
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We're kicking off a new Web series, "Getting to Know TODAY," where you'll learn more about the TODAY family from the TODAY family. Check the allDAY blog every Tuesday to learn the latest answers to all your burning questions.

This week's question: If TODAY were a movie, who would play Matt Lauer?

Be sure to post your thoughts below about who you think should play Matt and send us ideas for future "Getting to Know TODAY" questions. Hopefully we'll pick yours!

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NOAH WILEY......w/ a crewcut

john, albany, ny (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 4:34 PM)

I think Matt Lauer should be played by Kevin Costner.  They have similar smiles, eyes, hair and demeanor - they both are golfers and sports fans and I think Kevin would do a good job pulling off Matt's wry sense of humor.

Debbie Farhat, Davie, Florida (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 4:42 PM)

GEORGE CLOONEY!!

Rebecca Ayer, Brandon, Florida (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 4:45 PM)

Clive Owen!

Jenny, New York (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 4:51 PM)

Josh Brolin minus facial hair

Catherine Walton, Tamarac,Florida (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 5:02 PM)

With a great makeup and costume crew, no one could play him better than Meredith!  Great segment idea!  Can't wait to see more!  

Mandy, Austin, TX (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 5:30 PM)

I thought it was already decided, Abe Vigoda!

Daniel, Denver, CO (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 7:32 PM)

Andy Samberg!! with the right wig, I think he'd be PERFECT!

isweatbutter, north, jersey (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 8:36 PM)

funny that they actually came to some consensus.

Yusef (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 8:48 PM)

Ben Affleck!

Tanya Lenti (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 8:49 PM)

Noah Wylie==the minute you said that--he is the person who came to mind

Sally , Omaha, NE (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 9:11 PM)

Dan Futterman! He did a great job in A Mighty Heart.

CP, Los Angeles (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 9:18 PM)

It is pretty obvious that the role should be played by none other than Tom Cruise...Who better to capture Matt's "glibness"!  (OK, so I actually love Tom Cruise but think this would be a hoot!)

Heather Hendrix, St. Petersburg, FL (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 9:35 PM)

Tom Cruise

adrienne ford newyork, ny (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 9:36 PM)

Robert Downey Jr

Sally , Omaha, NE (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 9:45 PM)

Adam Sandler

Jo Ann, East Providence, RI (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 9:48 PM)

Josh Groban

Megan, Chicago IL (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 10:03 PM)

Maybe Jason Lee, minus the Earl mustache

Megan Chicago, IL (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 10:04 PM)

Tom Cruise, I totally agree with Hoda

Tara, Canton Ohio (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 10:37 PM)

The ultimate irony -- how about Tom Cruise?  Or,would that be so glib.

Katie, Tulsa, OK (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 11:38 PM)

James Bond -  Pierce Brosnan or Hugh Jackman (because we know that Matt can belt out a tune!)

Kelly, San Francisco, CA (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 11:41 PM)

A slightly balding James Franco in 10 years... and YES that is a compliment.  I love you Matt Lauer.

Gregg Gant, Santa Monica, CA (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 11:48 PM)

Why in the world would Matt Lauer be in a movie???

If he were, he should play himself.

Freddie, Nashville, Tenn (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 12:30 AM)

kevin spacey

dee (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 4:07 AM)

Either Ben Affleck or Kevin Bacon

S. Moore (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 7:29 AM)

pee wee herman

ray doe, newark, de (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:05 AM)

I think Adam Sandler would play an awesome Matt Lauer.

Derek, Lake Mary, Fl (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:07 AM)

Jon Hamm. He's got Matt's same je ne sais quoi. But if Jon's not available, Costner would do juuuust fine.

Susan, Los Angeles, CA (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:12 AM)

Kevin Costner was the first to come to mind.

elle (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:25 AM)

Why would anyone other than him play him!! No one else could!!

Carol, Lincoln, KS. (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:28 AM)

Matthew Fox from Lost.

Ellisa Wallace, Philadelphia, PA (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:32 AM)

Adam Sandler- matt and him have a striking similarity

Rachel Christopherson, Normal, IL (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:44 AM)

I think Froto of the lord of the rings. he has the drive and determination that i see in matt

gary hofer (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:55 AM)

and I dont love Cruise, but that one would be glibb!!!!

Cathie, Traverse City MI (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:59 AM)

Noah Wyle for sure !  
Tom Cruise is WAAAYYYY too glib.
Love you Matt !  

Liza, baltimore, md (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:00 AM)

Noah Wiley!!!

Karen Schultz, Franklin, WI (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:09 AM)

Katie Couric

Matt L., NY, NY (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:14 AM)

Seriously, Tom Cruise

Lorraine Olivero Wappingers Falls New York 12590 (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:20 AM)

I'm thinking ... Danny Devito

Mary Mosher, Nova Scotia (Canada) (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:20 AM)

Actually, Noah Wiley is a great choice!

Jaime Olivero Wappingers Falls New York (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:23 AM)

It's a lock: Jamie Farr. (Klinger from M*A*S*H*)

Abe Rinco (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:24 AM)

I can't remember his name, but the guy who played spiderman 'I think his name is Toby something' would make a good Matt.. if you cut his hair real short.

geglesiaspenn (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:26 AM)

Definitely sandler

ZXCZX (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:37 AM)

jimmy fallon

NK Atlanta, GA (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:38 AM)

Steve Carell

mj dothan alabama (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:47 AM)

Bea Arthur.

Baron Von Honeypants (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:48 AM)

I agree with the idea of Noah Wylie.

Sherri (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:50 AM)

Chris Evans... I didnt like his acting a few years ago, but he's coming along.  He would be a good young Matty.

Tam, Columbus, OH (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 10:19 AM)

has to be noah wylie!

Anter (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 10:21 AM)

Tom Cruise

Cindy, Muscatine, IA (Sent Tuesday, March 03, 2009 10:53 AM)



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