Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer | |
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Born | Matthew Staton Bomer October 11, 1977[1][2][3] |
Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2001–present |
Partner | Simon Halls |
Children | 3 |
Matthew Staton "Matt" Bomer (born October 11, 1977 in Spring, Texas) is an American film, stage and television actor, best known from his role on White Collar, which premiered in 2009. Making his television debut with Guiding Light in 2001, Bomer received notice with his recurring role in the NBC television series Chuck as Bryce Larkin. Bomer has featured in supporting roles in such films as the 2005 thriller Flightplan, the 2011 science fiction thriller In Time, and the 2012 comedy-drama Magic Mike. He starred in the Dustin Lance Black play, 8, on Broadway and at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre as Jeff Zarillo – a plaintiff in the federal case that overturned California's Proposition 8.
Early life
Bomer was born in Spring, Texas, one of three children born to[4][5] John Bomer, a former Dallas Cowboys draft pick, and his wife, Sissi.[6]
Matt Bomer attended Klein High School in Spring, Texas, with fellow future actor Lee Pace.[7] Pace and Bomer both acted at Houston's Alley Theatre, a non-profit theatre company.[6] In 2001, he graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.[8]
Career
After graduating, Bomer moved to New York City, where he won the role of "Ian Kipling" on All My Children.[episode needed] From 2001 to 2003, he portrayed the role of Ben Reade on another daytime television soap opera, Guiding Light.[9] 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. He co-starred in Traveler (2007), a short-lived midseason replacement television series which premiered on ABC on May 30, 2007. He had a recurring role, as Bryce Larkin, on Chuck. On October 23, 2009, Bomer began starring in White Collar, which chronicles the partnership between a con artist, Neal Caffrey (Bomer) and an FBI agent, Peter Burke (played by Tim DeKay).[10] BuddyTV ranked him #1 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011".[11]
In September 2011, Bomer starred in the Broadway debut of Dustin Lance Black's play, 8, a staged re-enactment of the federal trial that overturned California's Proposition 8.[12] In March 2012, he was featured in the Wilshire Ebell Theatre production as well, portraying Jeff Zarillo, one of the plaintiffs in the trial.[13][14]
In October 2011, Bomer appeared in the science fiction thriller film In Time, in which he played a 105-year-old man, Henry Hamilton. In 2012, Bomer starred as Ken, a male stripper, in the feature film Magic Mike. In 2013, he will appear in Space Station 76, directed by Jack Plotnick.[15] He signed to appear in the 2014 adaptation of Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman.[16][17]
In June 2013, Bomer was ranked at #2 on Logo's Hot 100 list, which is based on the votes of readers of the AfterEllen.com and TheBacklot.com. Bomer was the list's highest ranked man, behind only Jennifer Lawrence.[18][19] In August 2013 it was announced that Bomer will provide his voice in the animated feature B.O.O. (Bureau of Otherworldly Operations) for release in June 2015.[20]
In September 2013 it was announced that Bomer will play Montgomery Clift in a biopic about the Hollywood star.[21]
Personal life
Bomer is in a relationship with publicist Simon Halls. The couple has three sons, including a set of twins, via surrogacy.[22][23] He first publicly acknowledged that he was gay in 2012, when he thanked Halls and their children during an acceptance speech for his Steve Chase Humanitarian Award.[23][24]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Flightplan | Eric | |
2006 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning | Eric | |
2011 | In Time | Henry Hamilton | |
2012 | Magic Mike | Ken | Nominated - MTV Movie Awards Best Musical Moment (shared w/ Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash and Adam Rodriguez)[25] |
2013 | Superman: Unbound | Clark Kent / Superman | Voice[26] |
2014 | Space Station 76 | Ted | Post-production[27][28] |
Winter's Tale | Peter Lake's father | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001–2002 | All My Children[29] | Ian Kipling | |
2001–2003 | Guiding Light | Ben Reade | Main cast |
2003–2004 | Tru Calling | Luc Johnston | Season 1 |
2004 | North Shore | Ross | Season 1, Episode 12 "Bellport" |
2006 | Amy Coyne[30] | Case | Pilot |
2007 | Traveler | Jay Burchell | Main cast |
2007–2009 | Chuck | Bryce Larkin | Recurring character (7 episodes) |
2009–present | White Collar | Neal Caffrey | Lead role |
2012 | Glee | Cooper Anderson | Guest star ("Big Brother") |
2013 | The New Normal | Monty | Season 1, Episode 12 "The Goldie Rush"[31][32] |
2014 | The Normal Heart | Felix Turner | Filming[33] |
Theatre
Broadway
Year | Production | Playwright | Role | Notes |
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2011 | 8 | Dustin Lance Black | Jeff Zarillo |
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Other stage credits
Year | Production | Playwright | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice | Issachar |
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2003 | Roulette | Paul Weitz | Jock | |
2007 | Villa America | Crispin Whittell | Ernest Hemingway |
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2012 | 8 | Dustin Lance Black | Jeff Zarillo |
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Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Project | Result |
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2012 | Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards | New Generation Arts and Activism Award | Fight Against HIV/Aids[40] | Won |
GLSEN Awards | Inspiration Award[41] | Won | ||
2013 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Musical Moment | Magic Mike | Nominated[42] |
References
- ^ "Matt Bomer: Bio". BuddyTV. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
- ^ "Matthew Bomer - Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
- ^ "October 11 in History". Contra Costa Times. Associated Press. October 10, 2012. sec. Breaking.
- ^ "Traveler cast". ABC; retrieved October 27, 2012.
- ^ "Matt Bomer: Biography, Latest News & Videos". TV Guide; retrieved October 27, 2012.
- ^ a b Dansby, Andrew (October 10, 2009). "Spring Native Matt Bomer Lands Lead Role on USA". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ^ Silberman, Lindsay (February 15, 2012). "Check out Matt Bomer's High School Yearbook Photo". TV Guide
- ^ "The Best of Primetime". Carnegie Mellon University; retrieved October 23, 2009.
- ^ Katz, David (October 20, 2001). "Matt Bomer's Big Break: Movies + TV". Details. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
- ^ Eng, Joyce (October 22, 2008). "Chuck's Matthew Bomer Spies New Series". TV Guide. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
- ^ "TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011". BuddyTV. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ Kinser, Jeremy (August 31, 2011). "Matt Bomer Joins Black's Prop. 8 Play". The Advocate.
- ^ "'8': A Play about the Fight for Marriage Equality". YouTube. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
- ^ "YouTube to broadcast Proposition 8 play live". Pink News. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ Friedman, Roger (September 12, 2012). "Liv Tyler Heading Into Outer Space". Showbiz411. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (September 21, 2012). "Akiva Goldsman's 'Winter's Tale' Sets Matt Bomer, Lucy Griffiths, Eva Marie Saint". Deadline. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 16, 2013). "Colin Farrell's 'Winter's Tale' Set For Valentine's Day Release". Variety. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ "Logo's 2013 Hot 100".
- ^ "About the Logo Hot 100". Logo 2013 Hot 100; retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Rashida Jones, Matt Bomer Join Seth Rogen, Melissa McCarthy in 'B.O.O.' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. August 5, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ^ "Matt Bomer Set To Play Montgomery Clift In Indie Feature". Deadline. September 18, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
- ^ Christine Lennon (February 2008). "Daddy's Little Helpers". W. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ a b Jeremy Kinser (February 13, 2012). "Matt Bomer Acknowledges Partner, Family". The Advocate. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
- ^ "Matt Bomer on coming out in Hollywood: I never hid the fact that I'm gay". Articles.nydailynews.com. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
- ^ Warner, Denise (April 14, 2013). "Check out the winners for the MTV Movie Awards!". EW.
- ^ Sands, Rich (January 7, 2013). "First Look: Matt Bomer Gets Animated for Superman: Unbound". TV Guide. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 25, 2012). "Patrick Wilson, Liv Tyler Star in Sci-Fi Dramatic Comedy 'Space Station 76'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
- ^ "Space Station 76 Development Update". June 11, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
- ^ "Exclusive Fashion Feature: Matt Bomer from TV's "White Collar"". DAMAN. February 1, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
- ^ "Development Update: May 10-11". The Futon Critic. November 5, 2005. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (October 10, 2012). "Matt Bomer to Play Andrew Rannells' Ex-Boyfriend on 'New Normal'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
- ^ "The New Normal Episode 113 Press Release". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
- ^ "Larry Kramer Reveals Ryan Murphy Started Filming THE NORMAL HEART Today in NYC". Broadway World. June 9, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- ^ John Lithgow, Bradley Whitford and Matt Bomer Join Morgan Freeman and More in Starry Reading of 8
- ^ Matthew Bomer profile at Moviesonline
- ^ Simonson, Robert (July 21, 2003). "Paul Weitz Play Roulette Added to NYS&F Line-Up at Vassar; Bierko Stars". Playbill. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
- ^ ‘Roulette,’ a new play written by acclaimed film director and playwright Paul Weitz, to premiere as part of Powerhouse Theater’s special presentations.
- ^ "Villa America". Williamstown Theatre Festival. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ "Kevin Bacon, Chris Colfer & John C. Reilly Join 8 in L.A." Broadway.com. February 15, 2012
- ^ "'White Collar's' Matt Bomer Officially Comes Out as Gay at Awards Show". The Hollywood Reporter. February 13, 2012.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (October 6, 2012). "Matt Bomer Opens Up About Growing Up Gay". E! Online.
- ^ Brevet, Brad (March 5, 2013). "2013 MTV Movie Award Nominations Led By 'Django Unchained' and 'Ted'". Rope of Silicon.
External links
- Matt Bomer at AllMovie
- Matt Bomer at the Internet Broadway Database
- Matt Bomer at IMDb
- 1977 births
- 20th-century American actors
- 21st-century American actors
- Actors from Texas
- American male film actors
- American male soap opera actors
- American male stage actors
- American male television actors
- Carnegie Mellon University alumni
- Gay actors
- LGBT entertainers from the United States
- Living people
- People from Harris County, Texas