Matthew Ludwinski

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Matthew Ludwinski
Born (1980-09-22) September 22, 1980 (age 43) [1]
NationalityAmerican [2]
Other namesMatt Ludwinski
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • writer
Years active2006–present
Modeling information
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm) [3]
Hair colorDirty blonde
Eye colorBlue
Agency Wilhelmina (LA) [4]

Matthew Ludwinski (born 22 September 1980) is an American actor, model, and writer. His notable film appearances include in Going Down in LA-LA Land (2011), Seek (2014), Kiss Me, Kill Me (2015), and The Good Waiter (2016), the latter of which he wrote.

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Early life

Ludwinski was born on September 22, 1980, in Manassas, Virginia. He graduated from Catholic University of America.

Career

Ludwinski (right) at the Gay Life Expo in the Javits Center DSC 0021 (6847304872).jpg
Ludwinski (right) at the Gay Life Expo in the Javits Center

In 2010, Ludwinski appeared in the off-Broadway show Naked Boys Singing in Provincetown, Massachusetts. [5]

He has modeled for a number of brands including The Underwear Expert [6] and Body Aware Underwear, as well having spreads in publications including Mate, Proof, [7] Passport, Vulcan Online, and NEXT .

Ludwinski has appeared in promotions for Grindr and Moovz.

Filmography

Film

TitleYearRoleDirectorNotesRef.
The Sun and the Daughter2006Gilen LancasterGuillermo Barreira PérezShort film [8]
Between Love and Goodbye2008Rob Casper Andreas [9]
The Cornstarch GizmoBusinessman with bananaAnthony SaladinoShort film [10]
The Red StitchesMarkTodd GoingsShort film [11]
Counter IntelligenceJosell RamosShort film [12]
The Battle of Pussy Willow Creek2010Jonathan Franklin HaleWendy Jo Cohen [13]
The Recollection: The Sweetest DreamRyan J. ParkShort film [14]
Going Down in LA-LA Land 2011Adam ZellerCasper Andreas [15]
Little Consequences2012Naked manC. Jay CoxShort film [16]
Seek2014JordanEric Henry [17]
Kiss Me, Kill Me 2015Craigery WebbCasper AndreasFilmOut Audience Award for Best Ensemble (shared with cast) [18] [19]
By the Grace of God2017Special thanksRyan KatzenbachShort film [20]
The Good Waiter2018DrewGeorge BamberShort film; also writer and producer [21]

Television

TitleYearRoleNotesRef.
Montreal Boy2014Montreal boy LOGO series
See U Next Tuesday2015Bugle manEpisode: "Blowing Boogie Bugle Man From Company G" [22]
Girls Like Magic2017Shirtless waiterGuest appearance

Theatre credits

TitleYearRoleNotesRef.
Naked Boys SingingOff-Broadway in Provincetown, Massachusetts [23]

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