Matt Cavenaugh

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Matt Cavenaugh
Born
William Matthew Cavenaugh

(1978-05-31) May 31, 1978 (age 46)
Education Ithaca College (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1997–present
Spouse
(m. 2009)
Children3

William Matthew Cavenaugh (born May 31, 1978) is an American tenor and stage, film, and television actor. His most well known role was his leading performance as Tony in the 2009 Broadway revival of West Side Story .

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Early life and education

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

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 Jimmy in the national tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Tony in the revival of West Side Story at the Palace Theatre on Broadway from February 23, 2009 – December 13, 2009. [1]

Personal life

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

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989 Little Monsters Little Monster
2003 Sexual Dependency Sean
2004Standing Ovations 2Performer
2009 New Brooklyn Brad Steward

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 One Life to Live Mark SolomonRecurring role
2006–2007 As the World Turns Adam Munson39 episodes
2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Brice CalderEpisode: "Icarus"
2011 Submissions Only Chace RyanEpisode: "The Miller/Hennigan Act"

Theatre credits

References

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