Matt Lasky
Biography
Matt Lasky is a male actor born on April 12, 1981, in Waco, Texas, and raised in the Oklahoma City area. He has 34 known acting credits. His early life included spending his twentieth birthday in state prison following a series of group brawls during his teen years. Exactly one year after his release, after a day of high rise window washing, he witnessed a coworker's murder during a road rage incident. He subsequently moved to Hollywood, graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and becoming a member of their theater company in 2006. During his early years, he supported himself by working as a bouncer and an autism behavioral therapist. In the summer of 2014, he rowed a boat from Monterey, California, to Oahu, Hawaii.
Career overview
Matt Lasky is an actor with thirty-four known credits in movies and television shows. He was born on April 12, 1981, in Waco, Texas, and was raised in the Oklahoma City area. His early life included spending his twentieth birthday in state prison following a series of group brawls during his teen years. A year after his release, while working as a high rise window washer, he witnessed a road rage incident where his coworker was murdered.
Following these events, Matt Lasky moved to Hollywood and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He subsequently became a member of their theater company in 2006. To support himself during his early years in the industry, he worked as a bouncer and as an autism behavioral therapist. In addition to his acting background, he rowed a boat from Monterey, California to Oahu, Hawaii during the summer of 2014.
Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Matt Lasky has become known for his work in film and television projects. Among the titles associated with his career are the projects known as Odyssea, Brooklyn 99, and Jak jsem poznal vaši matku.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- The Odyssey (2026) as Peisenor
- American Gigolo (2022) as Phillip
- American Horror Stories (2021) as Eustace
- Perry Mason (2020) as Marcin Sarecki
- Merry Happy Whatever (2019) as Perp
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Casino Gangster
- Training Day (2017) as Bouncer
- Havenhurst (2016) as Ezra
- Darkslide (2016) as The Madman
- CSI: Cyber (2015) as Asher
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Kyle Hogan
- Scorpion (2014) as Mikko Aleska
- The Librarians (2014) as Colin
- The Equalizer (2014) as Marat
- The Purge: Anarchy (2014) as Bloody Faced Man
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Zub
- The Den (2013) as Ex Machina
- Virtually Heroes (2013) as Rocksteady
- Clash of the Empires (2012) as Balgog (voice)
- Eaglewalk (2012) as Bigfoot
- American Horror Story (2011) as Jimbo
- Grimm (2011) as Woden
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as Gortak
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) as Queen Anne's Pirate (uncredited)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) Stunts
- When Aliens Attack (2011) as Survival Expert
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Greg Farmer
- Jonah Hex (2010) as Dead Turnbull Guard
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Joseph Jones
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Steampunk Bartender
- Princess of Mars (2009) as Tars Tarkas
- Princess of Mars (2009) Utility Stunts
- InAlienable (2008) as Burly Medical Employee
- InAlienable (2008) Stunts
- The Egyptian Book of the Dead (2006) as George Smith
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Hicks
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Butterfly Knife
- NCIS (2003) as Robert Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Matt Lasky best known for?
Matt Lasky is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Odyssey (2026), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Music in the Attic (1950), Sorority Girl (1957).
When and where was Matt Lasky born?
Matt Lasky was born on April 12, 1981 in Waco, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Matt Lasky have?
Matt Lasky has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
What is Matt Lasky's background in cinema and television?
Matt Lasky is a male actor born on April 12, 1981, in Waco, Texas, and raised in the Oklahoma City area. He has 34 known acting credits. His early life included spending his twentieth birthday in state prison following a series of group brawls during his teen years. Exactly one year after his release, after a day of hi...