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'''Matthew Newton''' (born May 11, 1977) is an American [[actor]], [[filmmaker]] and [[acting coach]].
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| birth_name = Matthew Newton
| birth_date = {{birth_date and age|1977|5|11}}
| birth_place = [[New Haven, Connecticut]], [[United States]]
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1999–present
| family = Jennifer Newton (mother)<br>[[Becki Newton]] (sister)
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'''Matthew "Matt" Newton''' (born May 11, 1977) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]].


==Biography==
==Personal life==
Born in [[New Haven, Connecticut]], Newton was raised in [[Guilford, Connecticut]]. He is the son of Thomas Newton and Jennifer Newton (nee. Chase), whose parents were arranger and composer [[Bruce Chase]] and violinist Fannie (née Paschell) Chase. He is of [[English people|English]], [[Czech people|Czech]], [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], [[French people|French]], and [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent. Newton is a first cousin once removed of the actress [[Sienna Miller]].


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He 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 an A.B. 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]]''.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} His first film role was opposite [[Jeremy Renner]] and [[Bruce Davison]] in the [[independent film]] ''[[Dahmer (film)|Dahmer]]'' (2002), which was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards.<ref>[http://hollywood.premiere.com/celebrity-Matt+Newton%20__1077442]{{dead link|date=January 2021}}</ref>
===Early life===
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Born in [[New Haven, Connecticut]], Matt Newton was raised in [[Guilford, Connecticut]]. He is of [[English people|English]] and [[Czech people|Czech]] 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 [[Bachelor of Arts|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]]''.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} His first film role was opposite [[Jeremy Renner]] and [[Bruce Davison]] in the critically acclaimed [[independent film]] ''[[Dahmer (film)|Dahmer]]'' (2002), which was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards.<ref>http://hollywood.premiere.com/celebrity-Matt+Newton%20__1077442</ref>


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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 (TV series)|''24'']]. Newton's mother, Jennifer, is an artist,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chris Diamantopoulos Self-Medicates With Tostitos |url=http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/12/chris_diamantopoulos_self-medi.html |quote=...a beautiful lithograph by ... Jennifer Newton.}}</ref> and his aunt, [[Stephanie Chase]],<ref>{{Cite news|title=Trivia About Violinist Stephanie Chase |url=http://www.stephaniechase.com/trivia.htm |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902094918/http://www.stephaniechase.com/trivia.htm |archivedate=2013-09-02 }}</ref> is a classical [[violin]]ist. Newton makes his home in New Canaan, CT.
===Personal life===
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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 (TV series)|''24'']]. Newton's mother, Jennifer, is an award-winning artist,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chris Diamantopoulos Self-Medicates With Tostitos |url=http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/12/chris_diamantopoulos_self-medi.html |quote=...a beautiful lithograph by ... Jennifer Newton.}}</ref> and his aunt, [[Stephanie Chase]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Trivia About Violinist Stephanie Chase |url=http://www.stephaniechase.com/trivia.htm}}</ref> is a classical [[violin]]ist. Newton makes his home in [[Brooklyn]], New York.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Newton started his professional career as a television and film actor, before becoming a filmmaker and acclaimed acting coach. As an actor, Newton guest starred on ''Dragnet'', ''Strangers with Candy'', ''Family Law'', ''Dragnet'', ''JAG'', ''Royal Pains'', ''Ugly Betty'', ''Drake and Josh Go Hollywood'', ''Miracles'', ''The Americans'', ''All My Children'', ''Gilmore Girls'', and starred in the films ''Van Wilder'', ''Poster Boy'', ''[[Dahmer (film)|Dahmer]]'', and ''[[The Men Who Stare at Goats]]'', and appeared in countless commercials.
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]].{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} He is active in New York [[theater]] and in 2007 was featured in "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" at the Where Eagles Dare theater.<ref>http://www.tv.com/matt-newton/person/14923/trivia.html</ref> 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.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}}

In 2010 Newton started his own acting studio (MN Acting Studio) in NYC, and became a sought after acting coach. His coaching credits include ''Jessica Jones'', ''Orange is the New Black'', ''Blue Bloods'', ''The Affair'', ''Master of None'', and Ava Duvernay’s ''When They See Us on Netflix''.

In 2016 Newton turned to directing, and wrote and produced several short films, including ''Hide/Seek'', ''Vacation Rental'' (winner Best Director), ''Pretty People Inc'', and ''Sins of the Son''.

In 2020 Newton published the book ''The No B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz'', which was ranked by ''Forbes'' as "Top 5 Books to Read in an Uncertain Market."


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Latest revision as of 14:38, 22 December 2024

Not to be confused with Matthew Newton.

Matt Newton

Matthew Newton (born May 11, 1977) is an American actor, filmmaker and acting coach.

Personal life

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Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Newton was raised in Guilford, Connecticut. He is the son of Thomas Newton and Jennifer Newton (nee. Chase), whose parents were arranger and composer Bruce Chase and violinist Fannie (née Paschell) Chase. He is of English, Czech, Norwegian, French, and Scottish descent. Newton is a first cousin once removed of the actress Sienna Miller.

He 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 an A.B. 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.[citation needed] His first film role was opposite Jeremy Renner and Bruce Davison in the independent film Dahmer (2002), which was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards.[1]

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 artist,[2] and his aunt, Stephanie Chase,[3] is a classical violinist. Newton makes his home in New Canaan, CT.

Career

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Newton started his professional career as a television and film actor, before becoming a filmmaker and acclaimed acting coach. As an actor, Newton guest starred on Dragnet, Strangers with Candy, Family Law, Dragnet, JAG, Royal Pains, Ugly Betty, Drake and Josh Go Hollywood, Miracles, The Americans, All My Children, Gilmore Girls, and starred in the films Van Wilder, Poster Boy, Dahmer, and The Men Who Stare at Goats, and appeared in countless commercials.

In 2010 Newton started his own acting studio (MN Acting Studio) in NYC, and became a sought after acting coach. His coaching credits include Jessica Jones, Orange is the New Black, Blue Bloods, The Affair, Master of None, and Ava Duvernay’s When They See Us on Netflix.

In 2016 Newton turned to directing, and wrote and produced several short films, including Hide/Seek, Vacation Rental (winner Best Director), Pretty People Inc, and Sins of the Son.

In 2020 Newton published the book The No B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz, which was ranked by Forbes as "Top 5 Books to Read in an Uncertain Market."

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Dahmer Lance Bell
2002 National Lampoon's Van Wilder Matthew Newton, Male Sophomore
2004 Poster Boy Henry Kray
2006 Drake & Josh: Go Hollywood
2009 The Men Who Stare at Goats Private Chris
2009 Peace of Mind Stephen Short film
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"
2000 Judging Amy Taylor Bradford Episode: "Gray vs. Gray"
2002 Farscape Ka Jothee 6 Episodes
2002 Miracles Jimmy
2002 L.A. Dragnet
2002 Gilmore Girls Jack Springsteen
2002 JAG P.O. Derrick Newton
2003 Dragnet Greg Kovik
2004 Anna's Dream Neil Kennedy
2005 Criminal Minds Jordan Episode: "Broken Mirror"
2006 Drake & Josh Deegan Drake & Josh Go Hollywood
2007 All My Children Tom Brennan 2 episodes
2008 Guiding Light Lawrence 2 episodes
2009-2010 Ugly Betty Troy 5 episodes
2013 Royal Pains

References

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  1. ^ [1][dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Chris Diamantopoulos Self-Medicates With Tostitos". ...a beautiful lithograph by ... Jennifer Newton.
  3. ^ "Trivia About Violinist Stephanie Chase". Archived from the original on September 2, 2013.
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