Matt Shively
Matt Shively | |
|---|---|
| Born | Matthew James Shively, Jr. September 15, 1990 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Matthew James "Matt" Shively, Jr. (born September 15, 1990)[1] is an American actor best known for his role as Ryan Laserbeam on the Nickelodeon television series True Jackson, VP.[2]
Early life
Shively was born in Hanford, California.[1][3] He became interested in acting in the fourth grade after seeing Shia LeBeouf on the television program Even Stevens, and LeBeouf remains his inspiration for acting.[3]
Career
Shively has had only a few roles. He had a minor part in the 2007 film Rattle Basket, and another small part on an episode of Zoey 101.[4] He auditioned several times for the part of Ryan on True Jackson, VP, and was told he didn't get it.[5] He was called back two weeks later, tested for the role, and won the part.[5] The show has received positive reviews.[6] Beginning in June 2011, he will play Sky on Winx Club.[7]He will also join the cast on The Troop Season 2.
Notes
- ^ a b "Matt Shively." PopTower.com. No date. Accessed 2009-08-07.
- ^ Toby, Mekeisha Madden. "Keke Palmer gets a job on 'True Jackson'." Detroit News. November 8, 2008.
- ^ a b Malkin, Marc. "Nickelodeon Star: I Owe My Career to Shia LaBeouf." E! Online. July 16, 2009.
- ^ "Matt Shively Jr." Allmovie/New York Times. 2008.
- ^ a b "Matt Shively Interview." KidsAOL.com. 2008.
- ^ McNamara, Mary. "Review: 'True Jackson, VP'." Los Angeles Times. November 8, 2008.
- ^ Gorman, Bill. "Global Hit Animated Series 'Winx Club' Comes to Nickelodeon, Starting June 27." TVByTheNumbers.com. June 9, 2011. Accessed 2011-06-09.
External links
- Matt Shively at IMDb
- "Matt Shively Talks About His New Show, True Jackson, VP." Blogcritics.com. October 19, 2008.
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