Matt Camden

Matthew "Matt" Camden
First appearance	Pilot
Portrayed by	Barry Watson
In-universe information
Occupation	OBGYN

Barry Watson starred as Matt Camden (born July 1980), the eldest son and child of the Camden family, on The WB show 7th Heaven from 1996-2002 (seasons 1-6). Barry Watson returned as Matt in four episodes of season 7, six episodes of season 8, eleven episodes of season 9, and two episodes of season 10. Watson left the show when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Matt is known in the early seasons for not being able to hold a job. He is relatively protective of his younger siblings, but moves out of the house as soon as he can. Matt is the first Camden child to marry. He went to Columbia University along with his wife, Sarah, with the intent of becoming an OB/GYN, like his uncle, Hank Hastings. He and Sarah graduated in May 2006.

Matt's role

When the show was introduced, Matt was oldest of five and a junior in high school, but later became the eldest of seven when the twins, Sam and David, were born. Matt was seen as the family flirt, having numerous serious and casual relationships. These have included Heather, a deaf woman he dated from time to time, and Shauna

He bounced from job to job, including being a delivery man for the Dairy Shack, and a tutor. He got into trouble every now and then, once while helping a young boy in the hospital spend a day playing baseball. He has always been a good big brother, close to Simon and Ruthie, most of all.

Pulling his grades up, he graduated top of his class, and was accepted for a White House internship in Washington, D.C., with First Lady Hillary Clinton. He went to college in town and, for a while, roomed with friend John Hamilton, a fellow reverend's son, his father a long time friend of the Camden family. His uncle, Hank Hastings, helped get him a job in the cafeteria at the hospital and, during his work there, he decided to become a doctor. He later ended up working at a women's clinic where, after helping save the life of a woman with ectopic pregnancy, he began working with Hank.

He met Sarah Glass, a fellow medical student. They went out and married on their first date, Ruthie finding out when she called them at the honeymoon suite. Their marriage was kept secret and they had a large family wedding presided over by Matt's father, a Christian, and Sarah's father, a Rabbi. The wedding almost did not take place as their fathers feuded over Matt planning when he decided to convert to Judaism. The couple moved to New York to attend med school and, while there have been problems, they have remained married. At the end of the 10th season they graduated medical school and it was announced that Sarah was pregnant with twin boys.

Trivia

• Matt almost married Heather.
• He delivered his niece and Lucy's baby, Savannah.
• Attended Columbia University with wife, Sarah.

Family

Parents

• Eric Camden (father)
• Annie Camden (mother)
• Richard Glass (father-in-law)
• Rosina Glass (mother-in-law)

Grandparents

• Charles Jackson (maternal grandfather)
• Jenny Jackson (maternal grandmother)
• Ginger Jackson (maternal step-grandmother)
• Colonel John Camden (paternal grandfather)
• Ruth Camden (paternal grandmother)

Siblings

• Mary Camden-Rivera (sister)
• Carlos Rivera(brother-in-law)
• Lucy Camden-Kinkirk (sister)
• Kevin Kinkirk (brother-in-law)
• Simon Camden (brother)
• Ruthie Camden (sister)
• David Camden (brother)
• Sam Camden (brother)

Nephews & Nieces

• Charles Miguel "Charlie" Rivera (nephew via Mary; born 2002)
• Savannah Kinkirk (niece via Lucy; born 2003)
• Unnamed Kinkirk (nephew via Lucy; miscarried; deceased; 2006)
• Unnamed Kinkirk (nephew via Lucy; miscarried; deceased; 2006)
• Emma Rivera (niece via Mary; born 2006)
• Grace Rivera (niece via Mary; born 2006)

Aunts & Uncles

• Lily Jackson (maternal half-aunt)
• Julie Camden-Hastings (paternal aunt)
• Hank Hastings (paternal uncle)

Cousins

• Erica Hastings (paternal first cousin)
• Unnamed Hastings (paternal first cousin)

Children

• Unnamed Camden (son with Sarah; born 2006)
• Unnamed Camden (son with Sarah; born 2006)

Marital Status

• married to Sarah Glass-Camden (February 2002-present)

Note: He actually got married 3 months before than his family thought, until Ruthie (who knew the truth the whole time) was forced to tell them in season 10 episode "Secrets".

Significant others

• Shana Sullivan (dated)
• Heather Cain (dated; previously engaged)
• Diana (dated once)

Occupation

• Doctor

Resides in

• New York (with Sarah and sons)