Matt Harrington (actor)

Matt Harrington
Born (1981-11-17) November 17, 1981
San Diego, California
Alma mater NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Occupation Actor

Matt Harrington is an American stage actor, best known for his work in the Broadway production of Matilda the Musical, in which he replaced Tony Award winner Gabriel Ebert in the role of Mr. Wormwood.[1]

Prior to performing in Matilda, Harrington was the only American actor [2] to appear onstage in both productions of the critically acclaimed[3] Broadway repertory of Twelfth Night and Richard III, starring Mark Rylance, at the Belasco Theatre. The productions originated at Shakespeare's Globe in London and ultimately transferred to Broadway after a successful West End run.[4]

Biography

Harrington was born and raised in San Diego, California.[5] He holds an MFA from NYU's Graduate Acting Program.[6]

Career

Harrington made his Broadway debut understudying in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Harvey, starring Jim Parsons. In addition to his work on Broadway, Harrington has appeared at numerous theaters across the country, including Philadelphia Theatre Company, Berkshire Theatre Festival, TheatreWorks Palo Alto, Weston Playhouse, Syracuse Stage, and Portland Stage Company. His television credits include The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, Gravity, and Bored to Death.[7]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/broadways-matilda-welcomes-matt-harrington-march-4-215531
  2. ↑ http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/matt-harrington-lone-american-twelfth-night-article-1.1554358
  3. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/theater/reviews/twelfth-night-and-richard-iii-with-mark-rylance.html?_r=0
  4. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/theater/reviews/twelfth-night-and-richard-iii-with-mark-rylance.html?_r=0
  5. ↑ http://www.broadway.com/buzz/176761/matt-harrington-on-his-stint-as-an-amateur-computer-hacker-his-favorite-alien-terrifying-tots-in-matilda/
  6. ↑ http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Matt-Harrington-and-Christopher-Sieber-Join-Cast-of-MATILDA-20140131
  7. ↑ http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Matt-Harrington-and-Christopher-Sieber-Join-Cast-of-MATILDA-20140131


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