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Matthew Fox

Charlie Salinger in Party of five, Jack Shepard in Lost

Photos Matthew Fox Birth name: Matthew Fox
Birth date: 1966/07/14 (57 years old)
Birth place : Crowheart, Wyoming, Etats-Unis

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Biography for Matthew Fox

Matthew's parents raised longhorn cattle and horses and grew barley for Coors beer. He entered the Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts for a post-grad year after high school, and then matriculated at Columbia University where he played football and majored in Economics with the intent to end up on Wall Street. However, his girl friend's mother was a modeling agent who convinced him to try some modeling which led to a couple of TV commercials. Soon after he was sold on acting.

He grew up on a farm and, a teenager, helped his parents take care of cattle and horses. A few years later, thanks to his talents as an American footballer, he joined a university from which he will graduate in economics. The mother of her girlfriend of the time, agent for modeling, dissuades him from taking the path of Wall Street and encourages him in the path of showbusiness. He then turned several advertising spots. He will study comedy for 2 years at the New York film and television school.

We know him above all for his role as a big brother, support for the family, Charlie Salinger in life to five.

Matthew Fox is one of the heroes of the "Lost series: the missing". He plays Jack, a thirty -something doctor, guardian angel of the group of survivors of a plane crash.

Matthew Fox is an American actor known for his role as Jack Shephard in the television series "Lost". He was born on July 14, 1966 in Abington, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the Cleveland region, Ohio. Fox attended the University of Columbia, where he graduated in economics.

Before becoming an actor, Fox worked as a model for fashion brands such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. He was also a member of the University Theater troupe. His acting career started in 1994 when he played in the television series "Party of Five". He then appeared in series like "Spin City" and "Smallville".

However, it was his role as Jack Shephard in "Lost" who really made him known. The series was a huge success and has won numerous awards, including six Emmys and a Golden Globe. Fox played in the series for six seasons, from 2004 to 2010.

Since the end of "Lost", Fox has continued to work in the world of entertainment. He played in films such as "Smokin 'Aces" and "We Are Marshall", as well as in series like "Californication" and "Alex Cross". In 2018, he also participated in reality TV "The Island With Bear Grylls".

Apart from his acting career, Fox is also known for his passion for combat sports. He practiced Aikido for years and even taught discipline at university. He was also a member of the American football team at Columbia University.

In summary, Matthew Fox is a talented and versatile American actor who has played in popular series and films over the years. His performance in "Lost" earned him international recognition and made him one of the most popular actors of his generation.

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Filmography

Title Role
Speed Racer (2008) (post-production) Racer X
Vantage Point (2008) (completed) Kent Taylor
Lost Jack Shephard (70 episodes, 2004-2008)
Lost: Missing Pieces (2007) TV series Jack Shephard
We Are Marshall (2006) Red Dawson
Saturday Night Live Brad (1 episode, 2006)
Smokin' Aces (2006) Bill Security Super
A Token for Your Thoughts (2003) Rock star
Haunted Frank Taylor (12 episodes, 2002)
Party of Five Charlie Salinger (142 episodes, 1994-2000)
Behind the Mask (1999) (TV) James Jones
Mad TV Charlie Salinger (1 episode, 1995)
CBS Schoolbreak Special Charlie Deevers (1 episode, 1993)
My Boyfriend's Back (1993) Buck Van Patten
Freshman Dorm Danny Foley (5 episodes, 1992)

Trivia

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [1996]

Graduated from Columbia University in 1989 with a degree in economics

Matthew studied acting for two years at The School for Film and Television in New York City.

He frequently hosts parties at his house where the whole cast of "Lost" (2004) gathers to watch the last episode they had filmed.

He was raised in Crowheart, Wyoming on the family ranch.

He has been horseback riding since he was six years old.

Attended Wind River high school and did post-graduate high school study at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts.

Is good friends with Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong.

Is a Philadelphia Eagles fan.

He is the tallest principal cast member of "Lost" (2004) at just over 6ft 2in. Terry O'Quinn, Josh Holloway and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje are just slightly shorter.

Is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity

In an interview, he stated that music is a major part of his life, citing Arcade Fire, Sigur Rós, John Harold Arnold Bramwell, Modest Mouse and Texan band "The Black Angels" as some of his favourite bands. He's also a fan of punk.

Graduated from New York's prestigious Atlantic Theater Company where fellow "Lost" (2004) co-star Kimberley Joseph, who played flirtatious flight attendant Cindy, was also a graduate.

Announced during a recent appearance on daytime talk show "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) that he intends to quit smoking as a resolution for 2007.

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Family

Spouse : Margherita Ronchi (1991 - present) 2 children

Daughter Kyle Fox (born in 1998) and son Byron Fox (born in 2001)

Author of the card

  • Creation date: 08/01/2008 by doudoune

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