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Matthew Bomer
Bomer, during filming of the White Collar episode "On the Fence" in Manhattan in June 2011.Born Matthew Staton Bomer
October 11, 1977
Spring, Texas, U.S.Alma mater Carnegie Mellon University Occupation Actor Years active 2001–present Matthew Staton "Matt"[1] Bomer (born October 11, 1977) is an American film, stage and television actor.
Since the show's debut in 2009, he has appeared as conman-turned-FBI consultant Neal Caffrey in the USA Network television series White Collar. He earlier had a recurring role in the NBC television series Chuck as Bryce Larkin.
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Early life
Matt Bomer was born in Spring, Texas, a suburb of Houston, the son of Sissi and John Bomer, a former Dallas Cowboys draft pick.[2][3] He attended Klein High School (located outside of Houston) with fellow actor Lee Pace.[3] In addition they both acted at Houston's Alley Theatre, a non-profit theatre company.[2]
In 2001, Bomer graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.[4]
Career
After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama in 2000, he moved to New York City, New York, and worked on stage until he was cast in a small role, as Ian Kipling, on All My Children,[5] a daytime soap-opera serial on the ABC television network. From 2001 to 2003, he portrayed the role of Ben Reade on another daytime television soap opera, Guiding Light, on the CBS television network.[6]
He starred as Luc, Tru's (Eliza Dushku) ill-fated love interest, in Tru Calling (2003–2004), a supernatural, science-fiction television series on the Fox television network.
Bomer appeared on North Shore (2004–2005), a prime-time television soap opera, as well as in Flightplan (2005), a thriller film with Jodie Foster.
In the slasher film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), Bomer portrayed Eric, a Vietnam-War veteran who is driving across Texas to re-enlist after his brother is drafted. The brothers run afoul of Sheriff Hoyt and are taken captive by the Hewitt family. Bomer costarred in Traveler (2007), a short-lived midseason replacement television series which premiered on ABC on May 30, 2007. He has had the recurring role of Bryce Larkin on action-comedy series Chuck (2007–2009) on the NBC television network.
On October 23, 2009, Bomer began starring in White Collar, which chronicles the fictional partnership between a con artist named Neal Caffrey (Bomer) and FBI agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay).[7]
In October 2011 Bomer appeared in the science fiction thriller film In Time, in which he plays a 105-year-old man Henry Hamilton, who gives his "time" to Justin Timberlake before committing suicide, setting the main plot into motion.
Personal life
Bomer has three children, Kit, Walker, and Henry.[8]
In 2010, when asked about media reports regarding his sexual orientation, Bomer stated, "I don't care about that at all. I'm completely happy and fulfilled in my personal life."[6] He declined to elaborate further, stating, "I have a network and a show riding on my shoulders," referring to his starring role on USA's White Collar.[6]
Bomer is good friends with high school classmates Lee Pace and Lynn Collins.[9]
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Network Notes 2001–2003 Guiding Light Ben Reade CBS Main cast 2003–2004 Tru Calling Luc Johnston Fox Season 1 2004 North Shore Ross Fox Season 1, Episode 12 "Bellport" 2006 Amy Coyne[10] Case Fox Pilot 2007 Traveler Jay Burchell ABC Main cast 2007–2009 Chuck Bryce Larkin NBC Recurring character (7 episodes) 2009–present White Collar Neal Caffrey USA Network Lead role Film
Year Film Role 2005 Flightplan Eric 2006 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning Eric 2011 In Time Henry Hamilton 2012 Magic Mike (filming) Ken References
- ^ "Matt Bomer on Jimmy Kimmel Live". Jimmy Kimmel Live!. January 31, 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWtvZQtqrhA. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ^ a b Dansby, Andrew (October 10, 2009). "Spring Native Matt Bomer Lands Lead Role on USA". Houston Chronicle. http://blogs.chron.com/tubular/archives/2009/10/the_pros_of_pla_1.html. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ^ a b http://www.fancast.com/people/Matthew-Bomer/294574/biography/about[dead link]
- ^ Staff writer (Undated). "The Best of Primetime". Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
- ^ Bomer/ Matthew Bomer at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ a b c Katz, David (October 20, 2001). "Matt Bomer's Big Break: Movies + TV". Details. http://www.details.com/celebrities-entertainment/movies-and-tv/201001/matt-bomer-white-collar-usa-television. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
- ^ Eng, Joyce (October 22, 2008). "Chuck's Matthew Bomer Spies New Series". TV Guide. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
- ^ Wieselman, Jarrett (March 18, 2011). "All of Matt Bomer's 'Children'". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/all_of_matt_bomer_children_KZsC3NUiNVe9isBKxdcHMK. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- ^ Dansby, Andrew (November 1, 2009). "'White Collar' Star Hopes the Numbers Are Right". Houston Chronicle. http://www.telegram.com/article/20091101/NEWS/911010419. Retrieved November 1, 2009.
- ^ Staff writer (November 5, 2005). "Development Update: May 10-11". The Futon Critic. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=6899. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
External links
- Matthew Bomer at AllRovi
- Matthew Bomer at the Internet Movie Database
Categories:- 1977 births
- 20th-century actors
- 21st-century actors
- Actors from Texas
- American film actors
- American soap opera actors
- American stage actors
- American television actors
- Carnegie Mellon University alumni
- Living people
- People from Harris County, Texas
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