Matt Cohen (actor)

Matt Cohen
Born Matthew Joseph Cohen
(1982-09-28) September 28, 1982
Miami, Florida, United States
Other names Matthew Cohen
Occupation Actor
Years active 2000–present
Spouse(s) Mandy Musgrave (m.2011-present)[1]
Children 1
Website www.mattcohen4real.com

Matthew Joseph "Matt" Cohen (born September 28, 1982) is an American film and television actor best known for playing Aiden Dennison on the teen drama South of Nowhere.

Early life

Cohen was born in Miami, Florida.[2] He played football and ran track in high school.[2] Cohen competed in auto racing and motor cross.[2] He graduated with honors. Cohen went to Florida State where he studied business.[2] While in college, he enrolled in acting classes.[2] After finishing college, Cohen moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.[2]

Career

Cohen has starred in several films such as Boogeyman 2, Dark House and he played lead character Aiden Dennison on The N's South of Nowhere. He currently plays Syd on Rockville CA, a WB web series created by The O.C 's Josh Schwartz. In 2009, he co-produced The Outside, which starred Nia Peeples, Michael Graziadei, Dante Basco and South of Nowhere's Rob Moran.[3] In late 2008, he had a guest starring role in the third episode of The CW's fourth season of Supernatural as a young John Winchester, which he later reprised in the fifth season episode “The Song Remains the Same.” He portrayed Johnny Jones in the Slasher/Thriller film Chain Letter.[4] He guest starred in the fourth season of 90210 as Jeremy. In 2016, Cohen joined the cast of General Hospital as Griffin Munro.[5]

Personal life

He is married to his South of Nowhere co-star, Mandy Musgrave. The two married on May 18, 2011. Mandy gave birth to their first child in April 2015.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Boogeyman 2 Henry Porter A direct-to-video horror film Directed by Jeff Betancourt.
2009 Outside, TheThe Outside Travis
Dark House Rudy A supernatural horror film directed by Darin Scott.
2010 Chain Letter Johnny Jones A horror film directed by Deon Taylor.[7]
Sunnyview Miguel Short film directed and written by Courtney Rowe.
2011 Tai Chi & Qi Gong Basics Lead role Directed by James Wvinner.
2012 Trigger Ryan
  • Directed and co-written by Matt Sinnreich.
  • Co-written by Lee Ehlers.
Chutes and Ladders Principal
  • Co-producer
  • Short film directed and written by Lee Ehlers.
2013 Windsor Drive Matt American surrealist psychological thriller film directed by Natalie Bible' in her directorial debut.[8][9][10]
2014 Hard Crime Vick Hammer Directed and written by Lee Ehlers.
2016 Liquorice Bentley Edison
  • Post-production
  • Directed by Natalie Bible'

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Black Tie Nights Cameo appearance
  • Episode : "Sensational" (S 2:Ep 8)
  • A feature length compilation with episodes from the series second season: "Sensational", "Chick Boxers", and "Let's Play Doctor".
Complex Jacques Made-for-TV-Movie
Black Tie Nights Guest
  • Episode: "Chick Boxers" (S 2:Ep 9)
  • Also known as Hollywood Sexcapades in season 2
2005–2008 South of Nowhere Aiden Dennison Contract role
2006 O.C., TheThe O.C. Jim Episode: "The Undertow" (S 3 :Ep 18)
2008 Medium Ryan Haas Episode: "Lady Killer" (S 4:Ep 11)
Supernatural John Winchester (young)
  • Episode: "In the Beginning" (S 4:Ep 3)
  • Credited as Matthew Cohen
2009 Nite Tales: The Series Jon Episode: "Black Widow" (S 2:Ep 9)
2010 Supernatural John Winchester (young)/Michael Episode: "The Song Remains the Same" (S 5:Ep 13)
NCIS: Los Angeles Marine Private First Class James Winston Episode: "Special Delivery" (S 2:Ep 4)
2011 90210 Jeremy Recurring
Cowgirl Up Sheriff B. Calhoun Episode: " Episode #1.6"
2013 The Client List Victor Collins Episode: "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy" (S 2:Ep 9)
Cowgirl Up Sheriff B. Calhoun Episodes:
  • "Episode #2.1"
  • "Episode #2.6"
2014 Melissa & Joey Vic Spinelli Episode: "House Broken"
Criminal Minds John Franklin Episode: "If the Shoe Fits" (S 10:Ep 6)
2015 How to Get Away with Murder Levi Sutter Recurring role (season 2)
Supernatural John Winchester (young) Episode: "Baby" (S 11:Ep 4)
2016–present General Hospital Griffin Munro Contract Role

Other work

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Rockville CA Syd King Webseries
2013 Cowgirl Up Director Six episodes

References

  1. Warn, Sarah (December 10, 2008). "Interview with Mandy Musgrave | TV Show Recaps, Celebrity Interviews & News About & For Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Women". AfterEllen.com. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Matt Cohen". Matt Cohen 4 real. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  3. South of Nowhere cast: Matthew Cohen
  4. Trailer Debut for Bloody Slasher 'Chain Letter'!
  5. Eades, Chris (January 16, 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: GENERAL HOSPITAL Casts Matt Cohen As New Doctor". ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  6. Thursday, July 14, 2011, 12:17 BST (July 14, 2011). "Matt Cohen replaces Drew Seeley on '90210' - 90210 News - US TV". Digital Spy. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
  7. "Nikke Reed Chain Letter Gets a New Movie Trailer". Shockya. May 3, 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  8. Hunter, Craig (April 14, 2015). "Striking & Surreal Trailer For Psychological Indie Thriller WINDSOR DRIVE". Screen Relish. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  9. CHARKINZIE (October 11, 2012). "“Windsor Drive” & Part of the Team Behind Absinthe Productions". Impedimenta. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  10. Paduano, Michael (January 16, 2015). "Filmmakers plan desert projects". The Desert Sun (Gannett Company). Retrieved February 6, 2016.

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