Biography

In 1984, after diligently serving 9 years arbitrating in professional baseball, Matthew followed his desire and went into the acting profession, While moving to New York City in 1986 at the age of 30. He has done very well in the past 40 years, working with award winning directors and cinematographers. Having spent 20 of those years in Los Angeles, he is now back in New York City. His exceptional skill and professionalism are at the top of the mountain. He is most often cast as the "stern principal," the "pragmatic father," or the "head baseball coach"...... who can sing gospel!
- IMDb mini biography by: clete hubbs

Umpired Professional Baseball from 1976 through 1984 at the Triple AAA level.

Born in the same state as Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali and Johnny Depp.

Studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Katselas.

Conceived, produced and directed the Los Angeles premiere of "Magic in the Attic".

Interesting how we add layers of inhibition as we get older and muffle the original youthful creativity. Your job is to unrobe the layers, reintroduce yourself to the child from Paducah!

Acting is simply the courage to be yourself.