Matt Shively

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Matt Shively
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Shively in 2012
Born
Matthew James Shively Jr.

(1990-09-15) September 15, 1990 (age 33)
Hanford, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
Spouse Ashley Newbrough (2017–present)

Matthew James Shively Jr. (born September 15, 1990) [1] [2] is an American actor best known for his role as Ryan Laserbeam on the Nickelodeon television series True Jackson, VP . [3] Beginning in June 2011, he began appearing on two more Nickelodeon shows: Winx Club as Sky and The Troop as Kirby. He co-starred in the ABC television program The Real O'Neals which debuted on March 8, 2016.

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Early life

Shively was born in Hanford, California. [1] [4] He became interested in acting in the fourth grade after seeing Shia LaBeouf on the television program Even Stevens , and LaBeouf remains his inspiration for acting. [4] He has been a long-time fan of the Canadian television show Degrassi: The Next Generation . [5] He also had a band with his good friend Sterling Knight named Connecting Channels. [6]

Career

Shively had a minor part in the 2007 film Rattle Basket, and another small part on an episode of Zoey 101 . [7] He auditioned several times for the part of Ryan on True Jackson, VP, and was told he didn't get it. [8] He was called back two weeks later, tested for the role, and won the part. [8] The show received positive reviews. [9] He voiced Crown Prince Sky on Nickelodeon's Winx Club [10] and in two movies based on the series: Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom and Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure . Shively joined the cast of The Troop in its second (and final) season as the character Kirby Bancroft-Cadworth III. [11]

Shively's film career began in 2011, when he was cast in a minor role in the horror comedy April Apocalypse. [12] Shively played one of the leads in the horror film Paranormal Activity 4 . The film was released October 18, 2012. Justin Lowe, writing for the Associated Press , called Shively "likable enough", while generally panning the film. [13] Rafer Guzman of Newsday agreed. [14] Andy Webster of the New York Times found Shively's performance "delightful" and generally praised the picture. [15] Shively co-starred in the comedy Noobz , which was released in theaters in late January 2013. He played one of four geeky friends who attempt to win a video gaming contest. [16]

Shively also appeared the independent feature film Bucky and the Squirrels, a 2014 mockumentary directed by Allan Katz about a wacky 1960s psychedelic rock band whose airplane crashes in snowy mountains. Frozen alive, the band is thawed out in the 21st century. [17] Shively also had a leading role in the 2014 film Expelled as the main character's best friend, Danny. [18]

Shively co-starred in the ABC television program The Real O'Neals, which debuted on March 2, 2016. Shively portrayed 17-year-old Jimmy O'Neal. [19] Shively won significant praise from reviewer Sheri Linden for his performance in the 2016 coming-of-age film Summer of 8, [20] and teamed with fellow former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy in the short horror-comedy film 8 Bodies in 2017. [21]

Personal life

Shively has been in a relationship with actress Ashley Newbrough since 2017. [22]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 The Tomb Nathan
2010I Owe My Life to Corbin BleuCool Guy Short film
2011Took a BulletBillShort film
2012 Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom Prince SkyNickelodeon English version, voice
Barrio TalesTrevorExecutive producer
Noobz Oliver
Paranormal Activity 4 Ben
2013 Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure Prince SkyNickelodeon English version, voice
April ApocalypseTerry
Feels So GoodZack
2014Bucky and the SquirrelsPhil
Expelled Danny
How to Build a Better Boy Bart Hartley Disney Channel Original Movie
2015SheNickShort film
2016 Summer of 8 Oscar
Underwater Upside DownTucker
20178 BodiesSamShort film [23]
Power Rangers Damo
2018 Father of the Year Larry
2019 The Wedding Year Alex
2021 Mark, Mary & Some Other People AJ

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 Zoey 101 Angry guyEpisode: "Anger Management"
2008–11 True Jackson, VP Ryan LaserbeamMain role; 58 episodes
2011 The Troop Kirby Cadworth-Bankcroft Iii7 episodes
2012 Last Man Standing ElliotEpisode: "Take Your Daughter to Work"
Never Fade AwayThe Other #2Episode: "Mockingbird"
Sidewalks Entertainment HimselfEpisode: "Kathryn & Matt"
Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures Lt. Collns2 episodes
2011–12 Winx Club: EnchantixSkyVoice; main role
2012Winx Club: Power of BelievixSkyVoice; main role
2012–13Winx Club: Beyond BelievixSkyVoice; main role
2013–15Winx Club: BloomixSkyVoice; main role
2014 Teen Wolf OliverEpisode: "Echo House"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Jacob Baker / Stoner #1Episodes: "Keep Calm and Carry-On", "The Fallen"
What's Next for Sarah?Jack Cromwell1 episode
2014–15 Jessie HudsonEpisodes: "Where's Zuri?", "Basket Case", "Capture the Nag"
2015 Resident Advisors Mike SheltonEpisodes: "Sexiled", "Alcohol Awareness"
Aquarius Dave VitranoEpisode: "Home Is Where You're Happy"
2016–17 The Real O'Neals Jimmy O'NealMain role
2017 SMILF Store ClerkEpisode: "Deep-Dish Pizza & a Shot of Holy Water"
2018–19 Santa Clarita Diet Christian4 episodes
2018 #TheResident TJ ChioffiEpisode: "And The Nurses Get Screwed"
2019 Grand Hotel NelsonEpisodes: "Smokeshow, The Big Sickout"
2019–20 American Housewife Lonnie Spears6 episodes
2019 Adam Ruins Everything DominicEpisode: "Adam Ruins Cops"
The Purge Turner7 episodes
2021Total Badass WrestlingNateMain cast
2022 Players FruggerRecurring role
2022–present Lopez vs Lopez QuintenMain role

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