- Matthew Ziff
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Matthew Ziff Born Matthew Ziff
March 24, 1991
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.Occupation Actor (SAG, AFTRA, GIAA), Producer, Model Years active 1991–present Matthew Ziff (born March 24th, 1991) is an American actor born and raised on the East coast. No stranger to being in the spot light, having been a model and commercial actor from the age of two months old. He signed with the Wilhelmina Models[1] and began modeling baby clothes. By age 10 he had been on Late Night with David Letterman[2] and Late Night with Conan O'Brien[3].
For high school he attended the prestigious Blair Academy, furthering his knowledge of academics. It was during this time that Ziff began to love the Theater and performing. During the next four years Ziff acted and starred in five different productions. For his senior showcase, Ziff produced and directed Eugene Lonesco's "The Bald Soprano," [4] which sold out every night. Having gained the acting bug, he decided to transition from modeling to acting.
After high school Ziff decided to attend the University of Miami in Florida. Once he re-located he began pursuing his career by signing with the Elite agency. Filming multiple commercials and several films. He then decided that he wanted to pursue a career as an actor 100%. In order to do this he would need to move to California where movies are made and stars are born. Since arriving in California, Ziff has filmed over five different movies and has three more lined up for later this year. He is also slated to be a lead in a new television show due out later this year.
Along with acting, Ziff has begun to produce projects that he finds a passion for. He has two projects he is producing. "Never Neverland" [5], is a documentary about the aids epidemic in Swaziland Africa and all the orphaned children being left behind because of it. Also he is producing and starring in a western web series "Six Gun Savior."
Ziff is proficient in many activities. He is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, as well as studying Kendo and Hapkido. He has been involved in team sports such as; Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, and Crew. He is proficient with, motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, motored boats, and the high profile Dodge Viper. He is a marksman with various rifles and pistols. In addition to all of these activities, Ziff has been trained in playing saxophone (Alto and Baritone), guitar, and bass guitar. Matthew is currently studying Industrial Engineering at the University of Miami.
Ziff is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), and the Guild of Italian American Actors.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes 1991 Late Show with David Letterman Self TV 2000 Late Night with Conan O'Brien Self TV 2002 Four Deadly Reasons Little Billy Movie 2005 Searching For Bobby D Matty Movie 2006 Dinner with The GoodFellas Freddie TV Movie 2009 Lynch Mob Wannable Wiseguy Movie 2011 Hardflip Jerry Movie 2011 Mansion of Blood Martin Movie 2011 Among Friends Actor Movie 2011 Never Neverland Himself/ Co-Producer Documentary 2011 Actors Entertainment Himself TV External links
References
- ^ "Wilhelmina Models" "Wilhelmina Models: Celebrities former and present"
- ^ "IMDB" "Filmography"
- ^ "IMDB" "Filmography"
- ^ Staff. "'The Bald Soprano' comes to Blair Academy", Warren Reporter, January 26, 2009. Accessed July 14, 2011. "The newly formed, student-run Grand Thespian Freedom Organization will stage a performance of Eugene Ionesco's play, "The Bald Soprano: Anti Play," Feb. 12- 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Chesnutt Chapel, third floor of Clinton Hall, Blair Academy, 2 Park St., Blairstown.... The show is directed and organized by seniors Matthew Ziff and Katrina Hefele."
- ^ "IMDB" "Filmography"
Categories:- 1991 births
- American child actors
- American television actors
- Actors from New Jersey
- Actors from Florida
- Actors from California
- Blair Academy alumni
- Living people
- People from Englewood, New Jersey
- People from Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
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