Matt Newton

About Matt Newton

Who is it?: Miscellaneous Crew, Actor, Writer
Birth Day: May 11, 1977
Birth Place:  New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1999–present
Family: Jennifer Newton (mother) Becki Newton (sister)

Matt Newton

Matt Newton was born on May 11, 1977 in  New Haven, Connecticut, United States, is Miscellaneous Crew, Actor, Writer. Older brother of Becki Newton, who plays Amanda on Ugly Betty (2006). Raised in Guilford, Connecticut, Matt began acting at the age of 15. He competed in state and regional theatre festivals throughout high school, and went on to study drama at Vassar College and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. After moving to New York to pursue theatre, he landed a role as a blind football player in a memorable episode of Comedy Central's cult hit Strangers with Candy (1999), after which he went on to guest star in over a dozen television shows. His first film role was opposite Jeremy Renner and Bruce Davison in the critically acclaimed indie film Dahmer (2002), which was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards. Following that, he landed his first starring role opposite Karen Allen and Oscar nominee Michael Lerner in the controversial indie film Poster Boy (2004), which was released nationwide in 2006, and for which he received rave reviews. He currently lives in New York City (2008), where he continues to work steadily in film and television.
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Popular As Matt Newton
Occupation Miscellaneous Crew
Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born May 11, 1977 ( New Haven, Connecticut, United States)
Birthday May 11
Town/City  New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Nationality United States

🌙 Zodiac

Matt Newton’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Matt Newton was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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Biography/Timeline

1999

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.

2007

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.

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