Matt is a multifaceted individual who has achieved great success in various creative fields, including television and film acting, award-winning filmmaking, best-selling authorship, and acclaimed on-camera acting coaching.
On set coaching credits include notable projects such as Ava Duvernay's critically acclaimed series "When They See Us", the popular police procedural drama "Blue Bloods", and the acclaimed prison drama "Orange is the New Black".
Matt began his career as an actor in Los Angeles, landing significant roles on hit television shows such as the popular sitcom "Drake and Josh Go Hollywood", the crime drama "Criminal Minds", the critically acclaimed drama "Gilmore Girls", the legal drama "Judging Amy", and the films "Van Wilder", among others.
He then transitioned to New York, where he starred in a variety of television shows, including the medical drama "Royal Pains", the comedy-drama "Ugly Betty" alongside his sister Becki Newton, and the period drama "The Americans", among others.
In 2010, Matt shifted his focus towards directing and coaching, helming the short film "Hide/Seek", the feature film "Vacation Rental", for which he won the prestigious Best Director award, as well as the film "Sins of the Son".
Throughout his career, Matt has collaborated with various industry professionals, including Backstage and Casting Frontier, and has established himself as a respected figure in the entertainment industry. He is also the founder of the acclaimed MN Acting Studio in New York City, which has become a hub for talented actors seeking to hone their craft.
