Matt McGorry (full name Matthew David) is an American actor and producer. In 2015, he won the Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in the Orange Is the New Black project. He starred in the films: "Gossip Girl", "Dear Doctor", "In sight", "How to avoid punishment for murder."
In the creative biography of the actor 25 roles in television and film projects. Matt also participated in the Screen Actors Guild Awards, starred in popular American entertainment shows and documentaries, including: Good Morning America, Today, Entertainment Tonight, Look, Insider, Battle phonograms.
Biography facts
Matthew David was born in the United States in the spring of 1986. He early became interested in creativity and already at the age of 9 he first appeared on stage in a training performance.
Matt's interests were not limited to performing arts. He wanted to become a famous illusionist, so he began to master tricks. A few years later, McGorrie joined the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) and became its youngest member. It is the largest organization of illusionists and magicians in the world, existing since 1922, which includes representatives from 88 countries.
Sports and bodybuilding became another hobby for Matt. In the 8th grade, the young man became the winner of the school competitions among bodybuilders. He devoted several years to a professional sports career. Received fitness certification from the International Sports Science Association. Then he worked as a trainer, collaborated with a men's fitness and sports magazine, where he published a number of articles.
After graduating from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York, Matthew continued his education at Emerson College in Boston. There he performed with the student comedy group Emerson Comedy Workshop.
After working as a coach for several years, Matt decided to return to creativity and devote his later life to the acting profession.
Film career
McGorrie first appeared on the screen in 2006. He starred as Ray Malcolm in the crime thriller Thursday. After that, the actor had several small roles in short films: "Gizor and Gorm", "Triboro", "Killian", "Open Access", "Afghan Hound".
In 2011, the actor played a cameo in 3 episodes of the TV series One Life to Live. Then he appeared on the screen in several well-known television projects: "In sight", "Gossip Girl", "Elementary", "Dear Doctor".
In 2013, Matt joined the cast of the acclaimed TV series Orange is the New Black. He played the role of Overseer John Bennett and appeared in 25 episodes of the project. Along with the cast of the film, McGorrie was honored with a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2015.
In 2014, Matthew got a regular role in the ABC series How to Avoid Punishment for Murder. His character's name is Asher Millstone and he is a law student.
The series started in 2015 and continues to appear on screens to this day. The film was highly appreciated by film critics and viewers and has a high rating.
Personal life
Little is known about Matt's family and personal life. He devotes most of his time to work and filming in new projects. The actor is a women's rights activist and an outspoken feminist.
