Born in New Jersey his love for acting began at an early age in school, writing and performing in high school plays along with television and radio programs. During his college years at Rutgers University Matt began auditioning in New York City and Boston for television, film and theater. After landing a series of lead roles in off-off Broadway theatrical performances and student films for The New York Film Academy, Boston University Film School, NYU and The New York Digital Film Academy, he landed small roles in NBC's 30 Rock and Discovery Channel's Dr. G Medical Examiner. Seeking larger, more challenging characters, Matt's first lead role in film came after college while living in NYC. The Great Destroyer, an independent short film garnered minor success in the short film circuit; Winner at the Hollyshorts Film Festival in LA, Jury Selection at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival and Jury Selection at the San Francisco Festival of Shorts. Pursuing film lead Matt to Los Angeles. Taking advantage of new media formats he landed a lead role in the SFNtv.com web series River Ridge. He also landed a lead role in One on One. A web-based film used for the USC School of Social Work. Approached with an opportunity for a feature film Matt again teamed up with the director of The Great Destroyer. Landing a lead role in A Killing Day. Matthew continues to pursue projects, audition and film in Los Angeles. Show less «