Matthew Chandler Fox was born in Abington, Pennsylvania, a charming town in the Keystone State, to a family with a rich cultural heritage. His mother, Loretta B. (Eagono),was a dedicated schoolteacher, while his father, Francis G. Fox, was a respected consultant for an oil company, with a passion for raising longhorn cattle and horses, and cultivating barley for Coors beer. Fox's ancestry is a fascinating blend of Italian, English, and Irish roots, which undoubtedly influenced his personality and career choices.
After completing his high school education, Fox entered the esteemed Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts for a post-grad year, where he refined his academic skills and developed a strong foundation in various subjects. He then matriculated at Columbia University, where he majored in Economics with the intention of pursuing a career on Wall Street. However, his life took an unexpected turn when his girlfriend's mother, a modeling agent, convinced him to try his hand at modeling. This initial foray into the world of entertainment led to a couple of TV commercials, and soon Fox was sold on the idea of becoming an actor.
Fox made his acting debut in 1992 with an episode of the popular TV series "_Wings_". He then landed the role of Charlie Salinger in the hit TV show "Party of Five" (1994),where he worked alongside talented actors like Neve Campbell and Scott Wolf. From 2004 to 2010, Fox starred in the critically acclaimed TV show "Lost", which cemented his status as a leading actor in the industry. During this period, he also appeared in several films, including "We Are Marshall" (2006),"Vantage Point" (2008),and "Speed Racer" (2008).
In his personal life, Fox has been married to his wife, Margherita, since 1992, and they have two beautiful children together, a daughter and a son.