Matt Bomer

Born:October 11, 1977

Place of Birth:Webster Groves, Missouri, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Matthew Staton Bomer, born on October 11, 1977, is a versatile American actor known for his charismatic performances on both the small and big screens. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Bomer embarked on his acting journey with a television debut on the soap opera All My Children in 2000. His talent and dedication soon led him to a contract role on Guiding Light, showcasing his range early in his career.

In 2005, Bomer transitioned to the film industry with his debut in the mystery-thriller Flightplan, signaling the beginning of a successful film career. However, it was his role in the NBC series Chuck in 2007 that brought him widespread recognition, captivating audiences with his charm and acting prowess. Bomer's breakthrough came in 2009 when he landed the lead role of the charming con-artist Neal Caffrey in the beloved USA Network series White Collar, solidifying his status as a leading man in the industry.

Throughout his career, Bomer has showcased his versatility by taking on a variety of roles in different genres. From the science fiction thriller In Time to the comedy-drama Magic Mike and its sequel, he has consistently delivered compelling performances that have resonated with audiences worldwide. His portrayal of a closeted writer in the drama film The Normal Heart earned him a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, highlighting his ability to bring depth and emotion to his characters.

In addition to his work in film and television, Bomer has also made a mark on the stage with notable performances in productions like the Dustin Lance Black play 8 on Broadway and The Boys in the Band, both on stage and in the 2020 film adaptation. His dedication to his craft and his ability to immerse himself in diverse roles have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following.

In 2019, Bomer took on the role of Larry Trainor in the DC Universe series Doom Patrol, showcasing his talent in the realm of superhero storytelling. His portrayal of complex characters with depth and nuance has cemented his reputation as a versatile actor capable of bringing authenticity to any role he undertakes.

With a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination to his name, Matt Bomer continues to captivate audiences with his magnetic presence and compelling performances. As he navigates through a career filled with diverse roles and challenging projects, Bomer remains a respected and admired figure in the entertainment industry, leaving a lasting impact with each character he brings to life.

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In Time

Henry Hamilton

2011

In the not-too-distant future, the aging gene has been switched off. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities. The rich can live forever, while the rest struggle to negotiate for their immortality. A poor young man who suddenly comes into a fortune of time finds himself on the run from a corrupt police force known as the "time keepers".

The Nice Guys

John Boy

2016

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

The Magnificent Seven

Matthew Cullen

2016

Looking to mine for gold, greedy industrialist Bartholomew Bogue seizes control of the Old West town of Rose Creek. With their lives in jeopardy, Emma Cullen and other desperate residents turn to bounty hunter Sam Chisolm for help. Chisolm recruits an eclectic group of gunslingers to take on Bogue and his ruthless henchmen. With a deadly showdown on the horizon, the seven mercenaries soon find themselves fighting for more than just money once the bullets start to fly.

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three

The Flash (voice)

2024

Now fully revealed as the ultimate threat to existence, the Anti-Monitor wages an unrelenting attack on the surviving Earths that struggle for survival in a pocket universe. One by one, these worlds and all their inhabitants are vaporized! On the planets that remain, even time itself is shattered, and heroes from the past join the Justice League and their rag-tag allies against the epitome of evil. But as they make their last stand, will the sacrifice of the superheroes be enough to save us all?

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

The Flash / Barry Allen (voice)

2024

Death is coming. Worse than death: oblivion. Not just for our Earth, but for everyone, everywhere, in every universe! Against this ultimate destruction, the mysterious Monitor has gathered the greatest team of Super Heroes ever assembled. But what can the combined might of Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, The Flash, Green Lantern and hundreds of Super Heroes from multiple Earths even do to save all of reality from an unstoppable antimatter armageddon?!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

Eric

2006

Chrissie and her friends set out on a road trip for a final fling before one is shipped off to Vietnam. Along the way, bikers harass the foursome and cause an accident that throws Chrissie from the vehicle. The lawman who arrives on the scene kills one of the bikers and brings Chrissie's friends to the Hewitt homestead, where young Leatherface is learning the tools of terror.

Flightplan

Eric

2005

Flying at 40,000 feet in a state-of-the art aircraft that she helped design, Kyle Pratt's 6-year-old daughter Julia vanishes without a trace. Or did she? No one on the plane believes Julia was ever onboard. And now Kyle, desperate and alone, can only count on her own wits to unravel the mystery and save her daughter.

Maestro

David Oppenheim

2023

A towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.

Magic Mike

Ken

2012

Mike, an experienced stripper, takes a younger performer called The Kid under his wing and schools him in the arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money.

Magic Mike's Last Dance

Ken

2023

Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse… and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?

Magic Mike XXL

Ken

2015

Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance.

Legion of Super-Heroes

The Flash (voice)

2023

Kara, devastated by the loss of Krypton, struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Her cousin, Superman, mentors her and suggests she leave their space-time to attend the Legion Academy in the 31st century, where she makes new friends and a new enemy: Brainiac 5. Meanwhile, she must contend with a mysterious group called the Dark Circle as it searches for a powerful weapon held in the Academy’s vault.

Justice Society: World War II

The Flash / Barry Allen (voice)

2021

When the Flash finds himself dropped into the middle of World War II, he joins forces with Wonder Woman and her top-secret team known as the Justice Society of America.

The Normal Heart

Felix Turner

2014

The story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.