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Not to be confused with Matthew Newton the Australian actor.
Matt Newton Born Matthew Collins Newton
May 11, 1977
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.Occupation Actor Years active 1999–present Matthew Collins "Matt" Newton (born May 11, 1977) is an American actor.
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Biography
Early life
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Matt Newton was raised in Guilford, Connecticut. He is of English descent and began performing musicals and plays at local theaters while in high school. Following graduation from high school, Newton studied at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and Vassar College, from which he graduated with a BA in Drama. Newton moved to New York City in 1999 and landed roles in various television series, including that of Alan, the blind football player, in the Comedy Central hit Strangers With Candy, and guest appearances on Judging Amy and Gilmore Girls.[1] His first film role was opposite Jeremy Renner and Bruce Davison in the critically acclaimed independent film Dahmer (2002), which was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards.[2]
Personal life
His sister, Becki Newton, is an actress who appeared as Amanda Tanen in Ugly Betty, and his brother-in-law, Chris Diamantopoulos, is featured in the television series 24. Newton's mother, Jennifer, is an award-winning artist,[3] and his aunt, Stephanie Chase,[4] is a classical violinist. Newton makes his home in Brooklyn, New York.
Career
Newton's most recent television appearances have been on ABC's Ugly Betty in the recurring role of Marc St. James's love interest. In addition to his television series and film appearances, Newton appears in nationally-broadcast commercials for companies that include McDonald's and Volkswagen.[5] He is active in New York theater and in 2007 was featured in "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" at the Where Eagles Dare theater.[6] In 2009 Newton won a best actor award at the Philadelphia FirstGlance Film Festival for his role in the short film Peace of Mind, written and directed by Nathan Crooker.[7]
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes 2002 Dahmer Steven Hicks National Lampoon's Van Wilder Matthew Newton, Male Sophomore 2006 Poster Boy Henry Kray 2009 The Men Who Stare at Goats Private Chris Peace of Mind Stephen Newton won "Best Actor" award at the Philadelphia FirstGlance Film Festival Television Year Title Role Notes 1999 Strangers With Candy Alan Tiresias, the blind football player Episode: "Behind Blank Eyes" 2000 Family Law Sean Lundberg Episode: "Telling Lies" Judging Amy Taylor Bradford Episode: "Gray vs. Gray" 2002 Miracles Jimmy L.A. Dragnet Cast Gilmore Girls Jack Springsteen JAG P.O. Derrick Newton 2003 Dragnet Greg Kovik 2004 Anna's Dream Neil Kennedy 2005 Criminal Minds Jordan 2006 Drake & Josh Deegan He appeared in three episodes 2007 All My Children Tom Brennan He appeared in two episodes 2008 Guiding Light Lawrence He appeared in two episodes 2009/2010 Ugly Betty Troy Episodes: "The Bahamas Triangle", "The Passion of the Betty" and "Hello Goodbye" References
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0998480/bio
- ^ http://hollywood.premiere.com/celebrity-Matt+Newton%20__1077442
- ^ "Chris Diamantopoulos Self-Medicates With Tostitos url=http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/12/chris_diamantopoulos_self-medi.html". "...a beautiful lithograph by ... Jennifer Newton."
- ^ "Trivia About Violinist Stephanie Chase". http://www.stephaniechase.com/trivia.htm.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0998480/otherworks
- ^ http://www.tv.com/matt-newton/person/14923/trivia.html
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1323944/
External links
Categories:- Actors from Connecticut
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American people of English descent
- People from New Haven, Connecticut
- People from New Haven County, Connecticut
- 1977 births
- Living people
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