Matt Bomer Bio | Wiki
Matt Bomer is an American actor. He is the recipient of various accolades such as a Golden Globe Award, a Critics’ Choice Television Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
In 2000, Matt made his television debut on the long-running soap opera All My Children. After college, he had a contract role on Guiding Light, as well as appearing on primetime shows, including Tru Calling. He portrays Larry Trainor in the DC Universe series Doom Patrol, which premiered in 2019.
Matt Bomer Age
Matt was born on October 11, 1977, in Webster Groves, Missouri, United States. He is 45 years old.
Matt Bomer Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx. 1.8 m).
Matt Bomer Family
He was born in Webster Groves, Missouri, to his parents Elizabeth Macy and John O’Neill Bomer IV. Matt’s father, a Dallas Cowboys draft pick, played for the team from 1972 to 1974. He has a sister, Megan, and a brother, Neill, who is an engineer.
Matt credits his own parents for being understanding when they sensed their young child was a little different from other kids. He is a distant cousin to American singer Justin Timberlake. His family is of English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Swiss-German, and French descent.
Matt Bomer Partner
Matt married publicist Simon Halls in 2011. The marriage became public through the media only in 2014. In an interview discussing his marriage, Matt said that his marriage to Halls was a very small event in New York City.
The couple has three children conceived through surrogacy, Kit, and then twin brothers, Walker and Henry. Matt publicly came out as gay in 2012, when he thanked Halls and their children during an acceptance speech for his Steve Chase Humanitarian Award. He is an LGBT rights activist.
Matt Bomer Education
He attended Klein High School and was a classmate of Lee Pace and Lynn Collins. In high school, Matt followed in his dad’s footsteps. He played wide receiver and defensive back for his school’s football team before deciding to concentrate on acting.
Later, he attended Carnegie Mellon University with fellow actor Joe Manganiello and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2001. In 1999, Matt worked as a bartender while spending a year living in Galway, Ireland.
Matt Bomer White Collar
Matt’s career marked a significant turning point in 2009 as he starred as the con artist Neal Caffrey in the police procedural drama series White Collar. He was part of an ensemble cast that included Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, and Tiffani Thiessen.
White Collar premiered on August 23, 2009, on USA Network and was watched by more than 5.40 million people. Matt’s performance as well as the rest of the cast was praised. He won a People’s Choice Award at the 2015 ceremony. Additionally, Matt produced 19 episodes of White Collar along with DeKay.
Matt Bomer Magic Mike
Matt starred opposite Channing Tatum in Steven Soderbergh’s comedy-drama Magic Mike in 2012. He studied with a group called Hollywood Men in Los Angeles to prepare for the role.
The film premiered as the closing film for the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival on June 24, 2012. Magic Mike was a critical success and Matt’s performance was praised. He and Tatum were nominated for the MTV Movie & TV Awards at the 2013 ceremony in the Best Musical Moment category.
Matt Bomer As Superman
He voiced Superman in the direct-to-video Superman: Unbound, based on the 2008 comic book story “Superman: Brainiac” by Geoff Johns. Matt’s voiceover assured him an invitation to the Behind the Voice Actors Awards in 2013.
Matt Bomer American Horror Story
He was cast by Murphy in “Pink Cupcakes”, an episode in the fourth season of American Horror Story. Matt’s participation was described by Lauren Piester of E! Online as “one of the show’s most shocking moments”.
He also sang two songs for the film’s soundtrack: “Heaven” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel)”. After Matt’s participation in American Horror Story: Freak Show; Murphy put him in the main cast of the fifth season, American Horror Story: Hotel.
Matt Bomer Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Matt’s estimated net worth is $11 million.
Is Matt Bomer Married
Yes. He married publicist Simon Halls in 2011 and has three children. The marriage became public through the media only in 2014. Matt publicly came out as gay in 2012, when he thanked Halls and their children during an acceptance speech for his Steve Chase Humanitarian Award.