Matt was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but moved to Clearwater, Florida at a young age and lived there until he graduated high school. From there he went to Florida State University for 7, thats right, seven glorious years. During his senior year at FSU Matt joined the FSU Flying High Circus. This is were Matt instantly fell in love with performing. Matt loved the circus at FSU so much he enrolled, and was accepted to, grad school with the sole intent of extending his collegiate circus career. While in Flying High Matt performed several acts including Rolla Bolla, Quartette, Russian Bar, Juggling, Aerial Cradle (two lane), and was a trapeze catcher. He also rigged and coached fellow students. And, as luck would have it, after 4 years in the circus he also managed to graduate with a Masters Degree in Geography.After grad school Matt moved to San Fransisco for a 6 month run with The New Pickle Circus, and then headed to Orlando, FL. to pursue live shows and stunts. He worked several shows in Orlando, and even spent two years at Universal Studios in Japan working in the Wild West Stunt Show. In 2007 Matt packed up his pickup truck and headed out to LA where he quickly saw success in commercials and stunts. He has appeared in commercials for Sears, Alltel Wireless, Geico, and Napa Auto Parts. Matt has also appeared in several TV shows and movies.He is also known as "George", the strongman, in the award winning short film "The Butterfly Circus". Show less «