Matt Bomer Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: October 11, 1977 (Libra)

Born In: Webster Groves, Missouri, United States

Matt Bomer is a well-known American actor. Making his TV debut in the year 2000, he gained prominence for his recurring role in NBC’s series ‘Chuck.’ He is also popular for portraying the role of ‘Neal Caffrey,’ a thief, in the USA Network series ‘White Collar.’ Other television projects of Bomer include ‘Tru Calling,’ ‘Traveler,’ and ‘American Horror Story: Hotel.’ Besides this, the talented actor has made guest appearances in a number of television shows, such as ‘All My Children,’ ‘Relic Hunter,’ ‘North Shore,’ and ‘Glee’ to name a few. Bomer has also acted in several films, the popular ones being ‘The Normal Heart,’ ‘In Time,’ ‘Magic Mike,’ ‘Magic Mike XXL,’ ‘The Magnificent Seven,’ and ‘Walking Out.’ Talking about the American actor’s achievements, he has been presented with a ‘Golden Globe Award.’ He also earned a ‘Critics' Choice Television Award’ for his TV movie ‘The Normal Heart.’

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Matthew Staton Bomer

Age: 47 Years, 47 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Simon Halls (m. 2011)

father: John O'Neill Bomer IV

mother: Elizabeth Macy

siblings: Megan Bomer, Neill Bomer

children: Henry Halls, Kit Halls, Walker Halls

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males

Grouping of People: Gay

U.S. State: Missouri

More Facts

education: Carnegie Mellon University

  • 1

    Is Matt Bomer related to Henry Cavill?

    No, Matt Bomer is not related to Henry Cavill. They are both actors, but they are not family members.
  • 2

    Has Matt Bomer ever played a superhero in a movie?

    Yes, Matt Bomer provided the voice for the character Superman in the animated movie "Superman: Unbound" in 2013.
  • 3

    Which film did Matt Bomer star in alongside Channing Tatum and Joe Manganiello?

    Matt Bomer starred alongside Channing Tatum and Joe Manganiello in the "Magic Mike" film series, where he played the character Ken.
Career

�Matt Bomer first appeared on television in the year 2000 when he was cast in an episode of ‘All My Children.’ Then, he was cast for the role of ‘Ben Reade’ in the daytime TV soap opera ‘Guiding Light.’ He appeared in the series from 2001 to 2003. After this, he was given an opportunity to play the character of ‘Luc Johnston’ in the show ‘Tru Calling.’ In 2004, Bomer appeared in ‘North Shore.’ The following year, he made his debut on the big screen, playing a role in the movie ‘Flightplan.’

Then in 2006, he appeared in another movie named ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.’ A year later, Bomer was cast in the television series ‘Traveler.’ He was offered a role in the series ‘Chuck’ in 2007. This series brought considerable name and fame to the actor. In 2009, he landed the lead role of ‘Neal Caffrey’ in the show ‘White Collar.’ From 2012 to 2014, Bomer was part of a number of TV and big screen projects, including ‘Magic Mike,’ ‘Superman: Unbound,’ ‘Winter's Tale,’ ‘Space Station 76,’ ‘Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia,’ ‘Glee,’ ‘The New Normal,’ ‘The Normal Heart,’ and ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show.’

He appeared in the TV series ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ in 2015. The same year, he appeared in the movie ‘Magic Mike XXL.’ The following year, Bomer was featured in two episodes of ‘The Last Tycoon.’ He also did two movies during this time, namely ‘The Nice Guys’ and ‘The Magnificent Seven.’ In 2017, the actor worked in the movie ‘Walking Out.’ The same year, he was seen in the romantic drama film ‘Anything.’ The following year, he was cast in movies like ‘Jonathan,’ ‘Papi Chulo,’ and ‘Viper Club.’ In 2019, he was seen in the web series ‘Doom Patrol.’

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Personal Life

Matt Bomer was born Matthew Staton Bomer on October 11, 1977, in Webster Groves, Missouri, USA, to John O'Neill Bomer IV and Elizabeth Macy. Raised in Spring, Texas, he has two siblings. Bomer studied at ‘Klein High School’ and later attended ‘Carnegie Mellon University’ to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The actor got married to Simon Halls in 2011. The couple has three sons, including twins born through surrogacy. In the year 2012, Bomer publically acknowledged that he is gay during an award function. The actor is also associated with the ‘David Lynch Foundation.’ He is an LGBT rights activist.

Facts About Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer is a talented singer and has showcased his vocal abilities in various TV shows and films.
He is an animal lover and actively supports animal welfare organizations.
Matt Bomer is a skilled magician and has performed magic tricks on several talk shows.
He is a dedicated philanthropist and has been involved in various charitable causes, including LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Matt Bomer is a skilled painter and often shares his artwork on social media.

Matt Bomer Movies

1. The Nice Guys (2016)

  (Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Action, Mystery)

2. The Magnificent Seven (2016)

  (Western, Adventure, Action)

3. In Time (2011)

  (Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi)

4. The Boys in the Band (2020)

  (Drama)

5. Flightplan (2005)

  (Drama, Mystery, Thriller)

6. Winter's Tale (2014)

  (Mystery, Romance, Fantasy, Drama)

7. Magic Mike (2012)

  (Drama, Comedy)

8. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)

  (Horror)

9. Magic Mike XXL (2015)

  (Drama, Music, Comedy)

10. Space Station 76 (2014)

  (Drama, Sci-Fi, Comedy)

Awards

Golden Globe Awards
2015 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television The Normal Heart (2014)
People's Choice Awards
2015 Favorite Cable TV Actor Winner

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