Biography

Matthew Owen McKenna is an actor/writer/producer living in Brooklyn. Recently, he can be seen on TV in "Up Here" (2023) and "Servant" (2020.)

In film, roles in the full length feature film "A Party to Die For" (2022) and the short film "The Tombs" (2011.)

Stage productions (Penguin Blues, 2018, NuAnce Theatre) and (Surrender, 2008, International Wow Company) and several commercials for: ESPN, Planet Fitness, Big Ten Network, and Lincoln Financial Group.

Matt was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to Steven and Sharon. One of four children, he grew up in Ridley Park, PA and graduated from Ridley High School in Folsom, PA (1999-2003.) In 2003, he matriculated at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At UArts, he started his four year conservatory training for acting under the great Meisner teacher, Wendy Ward. His mentors at UArts included Ward, David Howey, Ernest Losso, Janice Orlandi, Jared Martin, and Charles Conwell. In 2007, Matt received his BFA in Theater Arts in Acting from UArts.

During college, Matt had the great experience and privilege of working for a martial arts school (Zhang Sah Martial Arts) in Philly from 2005-2008, receiving invaluable martial arts training under Sensei Sal Sandone.

After graduating from college and appearing in a small number of regional plays, Matt relocated from Philadelphia to New York in Fall 2008, the exact week the financial crisis developed in the USA and hit NYC. The career was back on track by 2012.

Matt is an uncle that loves his niece and nephews very much.

Lifelong friends in the industry include: Mark Thurstlic (editor), Paul Felder (MMA fighter/analyst/actor), Mike Thurstlic (actor/writer), Brandon A. Smith (actor/director), Ed Renninger (VO artist/actor), Brian Byus (actor), Suzanne Hillner (VFX/cinematographer/editor.)

Matt was signed with CPM Talent Management, manager/owner Georgeanne Bruzzese, from 2007 to 2023.

Matthew Owen McKenna is seeking new bi-coastal representation in New York and Los Angeles.

Contact Matthew Owen McKenna at the listed e-mail for representation inquiries.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous