Matt Zukri (real name Matthew Charles Chuhri) is an American actor who has played over two dozen roles in film and television. He became known to the audience thanks to his work in television series: "Gilmore Girls", "Taxi Driver", "Good Wife", "Resident". At the beginning of his acting career, Matt tried himself on the theater stage, and in 2000 he first starred in a television project.
In his youth, Matt did not plan to devote his life to creativity. In college, he studied at the Faculty of History, was fond of sports. He was one of the leaders of the national tennis team and joined the National University Sports Association.
Performances on stage also attracted the young man, therefore, in college, he repeatedly participated in theatrical productions. Acting talent was noticed by one of his teachers, who advised Matt to start studying dramatic art and taking acting classes. From that moment, a creative biography of the future famous actor began.
early years
The boy was born in the USA in the spring of 1977. His father taught at the University of Tennessee. And my mother was engaged in housekeeping and raising three children.
In school, the boy was interested in history and politics, studied well and was in good standing with teachers. Parents were sure that Matt would receive a decent education and begin to build an excellent career in business. The boy graduated from high school with honors and immediately entered college at the faculty of history.
In his student years, he was fond of tennis, was one of the leaders of the team and received a sports scholarship. In the same period, Matt was attracted by the scene: he began to be interested in theater and participate in performances. After some time, the young man already took acting lessons and studied the art of drama.
While in college, Matt drew attention to his acting talent when he won a beauty pageant and received the title of Mr. College. His extravagant performance in underwear was remembered for a long time not only by friends, but also by teachers.
After graduating from college in 1999, Matt decides to try his hand at the cinema and begins to undergo castings.
Film career
In 2000, Matt was on the set of the television series Young Americans, where he got a small but attractive role. After successful work in the project, Zukri decided to continue his acting career and begin to search for new roles.
For several years, the actor starred in the series, where he received little screen time. Among his works can be noted such films as: "Practice", "Hooligans and Nerds", "Opposite Sex".
In 2004, Matt starred in the TV series "Gilmore Girls", where he played Logan Huntsberger. After the release of the picture on the screens, Matt became widely known not only in his homeland. He has a lot of fans in different countries.
Further work Zukri became roles in the films: "Attack of Spiders", "Taxi Driver", "Jake 2.0", "Veronica Mars", "Dark Shadows", "Night Friday Lights", "Good Wife", "Bachelor Party in Texas".
In 2018, the first season of the new project "Resident" (the second name is "Ordinator") was released, where Matt received the main role. The series tells the story of a young intern who began working in the hospital under the guidance of a famous resident.
