Matt Cavenaugh Explained

Matt Cavenaugh
Birth Date: May 31, 1978
Birth Name:William Matthew Cavenaugh
Birth Place:Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
Occupation:Actor, singer
Years Active:1997–present
Children:3
Education:Ithaca College (BFA)

William Matthew Cavenaugh (born May 31, 1978) is an American tenor and stage, film, and television actor.

Early life and education

Cavenaugh was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He graduated from Ithaca College with a BFA in 2001.

Career

Cavenaugh made his film debut in Little Monsters as a child actor, and has more recently played starring roles on Broadway and Off Broadway. He played Tony in the revival of West Side Story at the Palace Theatre on Broadway from February 23, 2009 – December 13, 2009.[1] Cavenaugh brandished extraordinary tenor range marred by an affected, overwrought vibrato.

Personal life

Cavenaugh married actress Jenny Powers on August 23, 2009 at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Church in Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1989Little MonstersLittle Monster
2003Sexual DependencySean
2004Standing Ovations 2Performer
2009New BrooklynBrad Steward

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005One Life to LiveMark SolomonRecurring role
2006–2007As the World TurnsAdam Munson39 episodes
2011Brice CalderEpisode: "Icarus"
2011Submissions OnlyChace RyanEpisode: "The Miller/Hennigan Act"

Theatre credits

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gans. Andrew. Cavenaugh, Scaglione, Olivo, Green and Akram to Lead Cast of West Side Story Revival. Playbill.com. October 29, 2008. October 4, 2009.
  2. Web site: Broadway Sweethearts Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers Wed in Boston . Staff . August 24, 2009 . broadway.com . March 17, 2022.