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Matt Cavenaugh | |
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Born | William Matthew Cavenaugh May 31, 1978 Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. |
Education | Ithaca College (BFA) |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
William Matthew Cavenaugh (born May 31, 1978) is an American tenor and stage, film, and television actor.
Cavenaugh was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He graduated from Ithaca College with a BFA in 2001.[ citation needed ]
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 Tony in the revival of West Side Story at the Palace Theatre on Broadway from February 23, 2009 – December 13, 2009. [1]
Cavenaugh married actress Jenny Powers on August 23, 2009 at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Church in Boston, Massachusetts. [2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Little Monsters | Little Monster | |
2003 | Sexual Dependency | Sean | |
2004 | Standing Ovations 2 | Performer | |
2009 | New Brooklyn | Brad Steward |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | One Life to Live | Mark Solomon | Recurring role |
2006–2007 | As the World Turns | Adam Munson | 39 episodes |
2011 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Brice Calder | Episode: "Icarus" |
2011 | Submissions Only | Chace Ryan | Episode: "The Miller/Hennigan Act" |
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