Matt Lauria

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Biography

The theater-trained actor began making waves in Hollywood with supporting roles on television and in independent features before making his mark on the beloved drama series "Friday Night Lights" (NBC/DirecTV, 2006-2011). Lauria delivered a breakout performance on "Friday Night Lights" as a well-mannered yet misunderstood high school athlete. After two seasons on the critically acclaimed show, the actor found himself on new turf with a starring …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

Matthew Lauria on June 22, 1984 in Oak Lawn, Virginia, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Joined season five of USA networks' "Burn Notice" as a discharged soldier involved with the CIA

2011

Cast as a series regular on the short-lived Fox series, "The Chicago Code"

2009

Played the role of Luke Cafferty on NBC's "Friday Night Lights"

2008

Made debut as a series regular on NBC's "Lipstick Jungle," playing personal assistant, Roy Merritt

2007

Made his TV debut in an episode of NBC's "30 Rock"