| Matt Lanter Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 1, 1983 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Born Name
Matthew Mackendree Lanter
Nick Name
Matt
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Massillon, Ohio, United States
Nationality
Education
Matt Lanter went to Collins Hill High School and graduated in 2001.
He then got enrolled at the community college, where he studied for 2 years.
He later got admission to the University of Georgia to major in sports administration.
Occupation
Actor, voice actor, and model
Family
- Father – Joseph Hayes Lanter
- Mother – Jana Lanter
- Siblings – Kara Day Lanter (Sister)
- Others – Kenley Mackendree Lanter (Paternal Grandfather), Jessie Mae Fudge (Paternal Grandmother), Richard Norbert Wincek (Maternal Grandfather), Marilyn June Ware (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Matt Lanter is represented by Emerald Talent Group.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Matt Lanter has dated
- Angela Stacy – Matt first met his wife Angela Stacy through mutual friends in Ohio, where he was visiting his mother. At that time, he had a girlfriend and she was in an on-off relationship. So after staying friends, they got into a long-distance relationship after a while. The fact that he was shooting for a movie in Pittsburgh made it easier for him to know her and they got to spend time together. Eventually, she moved in with him in Los Angeles. In May 2012, he proposed to her with a solitaire 4.2-carat diamond on a diamond band. Before proposing to her, he had done a Skype session with her father to take his permission. They got married in June 2013 in a lavish ceremony attended by around 150 guests at an exclusive resort in Malibu. Matt assists his wife in running her lifestyle and beauty blog, Hello Gorgeous. He is tasked with clicking all the pictures for the blog as well as editing her YouTube videos.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Matt has Austrian, Polish, English, Scottish and German ancestry. He also has distant Ashkenazi Jewish and Irish descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Blue Eyes
- Dimples
Best Known For
- Having played the role of Liam Court in the teen drama TV series, 90210.
- Being cast as Wyatt Logan in the NBC series, Timeless.
First Film
In 2004, he made his film debut in the role of Bobby Jones’ caddy in the biographical drama movie, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius.
First TV Show
In 2004, Matt made his TV show debut in the reality TV series, Manhunt. He finished 8th in the show.
Personal Trainer
In his teens, Matt was a pretty active guy which gave him a solid start in sculpting a decent physique going into manhood. However, he is not crazy about hitting the gym nor does he has firm set workout routine.
He hits the gym whenever he has time in his cramped and busy schedule. He also remains careful on what he eats with fast food being completely off the table.
Matt Lanter Favorite Things
- Food – Popcorn
- Teen Celebrity Crushes – Jenny McCarthy and Jessica Simpson
- Celebrity Crush – Betty White
- Chick Flick – The Notebook (2004)
- TV Show – Modern Family
- Website – uncrate.com
- Worst Habit – Biting fingernails
- Movie – Top Gun (1986)
Source – SheKnows, Seventeen, IMDb
Matt Lanter Facts
- While growing up, he was a decent baseball player. He also used to play golf and football.
- He used to work as a batboy for the MLB team, Atlanta Braves. He held that job for two years and got it due to his friend’s brother.
- Just two days after the auditions, he was signed up for the role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008).
- To make sure that his preparation was spot on for the role of Anakin Skywalker, he watched the complete The Clone Wars micro-series.
- While studying at university, he used to work at golf courses, which helped him pay his tuitions fees and took care of his other expenses.
- He fell in love with acting after he was cast as one of the extras in the golf movie, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius.
- In March 2022, it was revealed that Matt had undergone emergency surgery.
