Biography

Matthew Dowling is known for Species (1995), Doritos & Fontana (2011) and Lord of Illusions (1995). He was previously married to Candace Valentino.

Will usually swipe the side of his nose in a movie or TV show as a reference to Paul Newman and Robert Redford 'The Sting'.

Often went to The Brown Derby which was up the street from where he lived and accidentally walked into the middle of a scene in 'Swingers' during filming. When he realized what happened, he quietly removed himself from the scene and walked out of the shot. The scene was used and he can be briefly seen at the bar towards the end of the movie.

Has been a "Stand-In" and "Body Double" for John Goodman on 'The West Wing', Ethan Suplee on 'My Name Is Earl', Michael Starr on 'NCIS', Louis Lombardi on '24' and both Wayne Newton and Tony Longo on 'Las Vegas'.

Named his son Holden after his favorite actor William Holden.

Studied improvisational acting and sketch comedy at both Groundlings and Second City in Los Angeles.