Matt Doran

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Matt Doran
Matt Doran (right) with Jonny Pasvolsky
Born
Matthew James Doran

(1976-03-30) 30 March 1976 (age 47)
OccupationActor
Years active1991–present
Known forHome and Away as Damian Roberts
(1991–1996)
The Matrix as Mouse
(1999)
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones as Elan Sleazebaggano
(2002)
SpouseTeri McPhillips
Children1

Matthew James Doran[1] (born 30 March 1976) is an Australian television and film actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Damian Roberts in the Australian soap Home and Away from 1991 to 1996, "Mouse" in the 1999 film The Matrix, and "Elan Sleazebaggano" in the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.

Early life and education[edit]

Doran was born in Sydney. He is the brother of Mark Doran and uncle of JD and Max Doran. He studied acting for two years at the Australian Film and TV Academy and won an award for Best Performance and Most Improved Student before he graduated in 1991.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

After graduation Doran landed a lead role in the film, Pirates' Island, and made an appearance on E Street.

Doran played the part of the schoolboy Damian Roberts in the Australian soap, Home and Away, from 1991 to 1996. He guest starred in G.P., Fallen Angels, Water Rats, Medivac, Murder Call, Farscape and Stingers.

Personal life[edit]

Matt is married to Teri McPhillips.[2] They have one son together.[citation needed]

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Lilian's Story Johnny
1998 The Big Night Out Gollie
1998 The Thin Red Line Private Orville Coombs
1999 The Matrix Mouse
2001 Neophytes and Neon Lights Sedge
2002 Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones Elan Sleazebaggano
2005 The Great Raid Ron Carlson
2006 Macbeth Malcolm
2008 The Plex AJ Stone
2011 Next Door to the Velinskys James Marshall
2011 Found Footage Darius
2013 Battle of the Damned Reese
2017 Trafficked Gameboy
2020 Intersection Jake Galloway

References[edit]

  1. ^ Interview with Matt Doran Melbourne Armageddon 2014
  2. ^ Chancellor, Jonathan (25 February 2018). "Matt Doran scores $1 million for Paddington one-bedder". Realestate.com.au. Retrieved 23 January 2022.

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