Name Matt Newton Nephews Sam Albert Walsh Siblings Lauren Newton | Role Actor | |
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Nieces Lola Patricia Walsh, Eva Eunice Walsh Movies and TV shows Queen of the Damned, Underbelly, Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, Looking for Alibrandi, Three Blind Mice Similar People Bert Newton, Rachael Taylor, Patti Newton, Brooke Satchwell, Lauren Newton | ||
Parents Bert Newton, Patti Newton | ||
The 7 C's of Auditioning by Matt Newton
Matthew Newton (born May 11, 1977) is an American actor.
Contents
- The 7 Cs of Auditioning by Matt Newton
- What Every Actor Needs on Their Rsum
- Early life
- Personal life
- Career
- References
What Every Actor Needs on Their Résumé
Early life
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Matt Newton was raised in Guilford, Connecticut. He is of English and 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 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. 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.
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, and his aunt, Stephanie Chase, 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. He is active in New York theater and in 2007 was featured in "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" at the Where Eagles Dare theater. 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.
