Matthew Lanter
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Date of Birth: 04/01/1983
Profession: Actor
After working as a batboy for the Atlanta Braves and competing on the short-lived reality series Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model in 2004, Lanter moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. It didn't take this athletically built, blue-eyed hunk long to find work, and after a handful of TV guest appearances he landed the plum role of the John F. Kennedy Jr.-like first son on the short-lived Commander in Chief in 2005.
Matt Lanter Fast Facts:
- Born in Ohio, but his family moved to Atlanta, GA, when he was 8 years old.
- Enjoys being outdoors, playing golf and relaxing at the beach.
- Matt Lanter Relationships:
- Jana Burson - Mother
- Joe Lanter - Father
- College:
- Attended University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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5' 10" (1.78 m)Mini Biography
Matt Lanter was born in northeastern
Ohio in 1983, but later moved to Atlanta, Georgia when he was
eight years old. He spent much of his time playing sports
including baseball, football, and golf. His love for baseball
led him to a position as a bat boy with the Atlanta Braves.
After high school, his interest in the film and television
industry created a strong desire to pursue acting. While
studying at the University of Georgia, Matt decided to move to
Los Angeles to follow his dreams of making it a career.
Shortly after his move, Matt landed a recurring role on Fox's
"Point Pleasant"
(2005). He also has appeared on ABC's
"8 Simple
Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter" (2002) and HBO's
"Big Love"
(2006), as well as few modeling jobs and a couple of national
commercials. Matt is currently working on the ABC Hit show
"Commander in
Chief" (2005).
In addition to acting, Matt enjoys being outdoors, playing golf,
and relaxing at the beach.
Trivia
Attended the University of Georgia after attending a community college for two years.
Was a batboy for the Atlanta Braves.
Top Gun (1986) is one of his favorite movies.
Where Are They Now
(May 2005) Suwannee, Georgia.
(July 2005) Moved to the LA area to pursue acting.
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- Recent Role:
- Liam on 90210
- AKA:
- Matthew Lanter
