Matthew Shaffer
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Matthew Joseph Shaffer (born May 4, 1978) is an American musical theatre, television, and film actor. He was born in Florence, Colorado, USA.
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 Matthew Shaffer at the premiere of Frost and Fire, in front of the Alex Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. |
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| Born | Matthew Joseph Shaffer May 4, 1978 Colorado |
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[edit] Biography
Matthew began his career in Southern California. He attended the prestigious Orange County High School of the Arts. He was accepted as a performing apprentice to the world-renowned concert dance company Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago in 1996. He became a principal in the company the following year. After three years touring the United States and Europe he left the company. Matthew has performed in shows with Andy Williams, Debby Boone, Robert Goulet, Rosie O'Donnell, Jenifer Lewis, and Jason Alexander. He worked in the ensemble of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for five seasons. Matthew was involved in the final stunt of the feature film Jackass Number Two, with Johnny Knoxville. Matthew had comedic roles in two off-beat and independent short films: Feet Afire in 2005, and in 2006 the movie Queerspiracy, which is an official selection at the 2007 Breckenridge Film Festival. In November 2006, Matthew originated the role of Bergdwarf Goodman, the narrative gnome in the Los Angeles Opera production of Hansel and Gretel at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. October 2007, he completed his first 35 mm film project as Choreographer on the set of Harrison Bergeron, screenplay by Chandler Tuttle, based on the Kurt Vonnegut short story. In November 2007, Matthew originated the lead role "Sim" in the revival of Ray Bradbury's Frost and Fire directed by Zina Bethune, at the Alex Theatre, in Los Angeles, CA.
[edit] Roles
[edit] Theatre
- Frost and Fire…originated lead role “Sim”…Alex Theatre Los Angeles, CA 2007
- Hansel and Gretel…originated the role “Gnome”…Dorothy Chandler Pavilion…Los Angeles, CA 2006
- Stand Up Salad…Comic…Friars Club of Beverly Hills 2006
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular…Ensemble….Radio City Music Hall…2000-2005 (Five Seasons)
- Tess’ Last Night…The Stalker…Greenwich House Theatre…NYC…2003
- 16th Annual BC/EFA Easter Bonnet Competition…Ensemble…New Amsterdam Theatre…2002
- On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (Workshop)…Ensemble…New York City Center…2001
- Synthesis Dance Project…Ensemble…NYC…2000
- TheMantis Project...Trio of Three performer...Symphony Space, NYC...2000
- Pat and Debby Boone Show… Ensemble…Branson, MO…1999
- Andy Williams Show…Ensemble…Branson, MO…1998
- Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago…Principal Dancer…Chicago, IL…1997-1999 (Three Seasons)
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra…Ensemble Dancer…Chicago, IL…1997
- Hercules Spectacular…Ensemble…Chicago Theatre…1997
[edit] Film/Television
- Harrison Bergeron 35 mm film…Choreographer…2007
- Twinkle Time (Television pilot)…Choreographer / Actor…2007
- Michael Poppins (Television pilot)...Tambourine Man...2007
- Queerspiracy…Justin Davies…2006
- Cold Case…Kit Kat Boy…2006
- Jackass Number Two…Dancer…2006
- Earth To America…Performer…2005
- Feet Afire…Chad La Rosa…2005
- Mona Lisa Smile…Dancer…2002
- All My Children...Featured...2001
