Matt Newton
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Matt Newton | |
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| Born | Matthew Collins Newton May 11, 1977 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Vassar College (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Acting coach |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Relatives | Becki Newton (sister) Bruce Chase (maternal grandfather) |
Matthew Newton (born May 11, 1977) is an American actor, filmmaker and acting coach.
Biography
Early life
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Matt Newton was raised in Guilford, Connecticut. He is of English and Czech descent; he is the son of Jennifer Newton, whose father was the daughter of arranger and composer Bruce Chase and violinist Fannie (née Paschell) Chase.
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 a B.A. 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 critically acclaimed independent film Dahmer (2002), which was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards.[1]
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,[2] and his aunt, Stephanie Chase,[3] is a classical violinist. Newton makes his home in New Canaan, CT.
Career
Newton started his professional career as a tv and film actor, before becoming a filmmaker and acclaimed acting coach. As an actor, Matt guest starred on Dragnet, 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, Men Who Stare at Goats, and appeared in countless commercials.
In 2010 Matt 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 Matt 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.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Dahmer | Lance Bell | |
| 2002 | National Lampoon's Van Wilder | Matthew Newton, Male Sophomore | |
| 2004 | Poster Boy | Henry Kray | |
| 2009 | The Men Who Stare at Goats | Private Chris | |
| 2009 | Peace of Mind | Stephen | Short film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 | 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 | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | All My Children | Tom Brennan | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Guiding Light | Lawrence | 2 episodes |
| 2009-2010 | Ugly Betty | Troy | 5 episodes |
References
- ^ http://hollywood.premiere.com/celebrity-Matt+Newton%20__1077442
- ^ "Chris Diamantopoulos Self-Medicates With Tostitos".
...a beautiful lithograph by ... Jennifer Newton.
- ^ "Trivia About Violinist Stephanie Chase". Archived from the original on 2013-09-02.
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External links
- Matt Newton at IMDb
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