- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Jody Matzer is an award-winning American actor-writer-producer-artist. He is a versatile television and film actor with a background in theater and improvisational comedy.
In 2023, Matzer penned Sharks and Minnows, an original feature-length screenplay. In October 2023, Matzer received top honors in the Virginia Screenwriting Competition sponsored by The Virginia Film Office. Sharks and Minnows has been described as having a strong story, excellent dialogue and complex characters.
In 2016, Matzer played Tom in Betwixt Theater's production of Lanford Wilson's A Poster of the Cosmos. He received rave reviews for his portrayal of a man struggling with survivor's remorse.
In 2018, Jody Matzer appeared in Lizzie, a biographical thriller film directed by Craig William Macneill, written by Bryce Kass, and starring Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart. Lizzie was listed as one of the 'highly anticipated films' at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
Summer League, an award-winning short in which Matzer starred, was one of ten short films presented during a special showcase at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
He has appeared in several short films including 2016's Ring Rust, which earned him a best acting award, and 2022's Wildman which, having won several awards and critical praise, is just beginning its festivals run.
In 2001, Jody Matzer appeared as a contestant on ABC's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire during the amazing first season of the show. He would sit across from host Regis Philbin for two nights before walking away with $125,000. He would later recount his experience in a book he wrote titled Millionaire Boy: The Adventures of a Game Show Contestant.
Jody continues to explore his craft, challenge himself and celebrate that which makes him unique as an artist.
When not working in front of the camera, Matzer has been called on to participate in series table reads, off-camera reading and stand-in work. His passion for this industry knows no bounds and his vast and varied experiences have informed the actor-artist he is today.
With a BFA in Illustration from Virginia Commonwealth University, Matzer occupies his down time from film and television projects creating award-winning editorial illustration. A children's book, which he will write and illustrate, is planned as a future project.
Acting is his first love but Jody Matzer is a true renaissance man and his interests are many. He will continue to write and create original art as his journey as an actor continues.
Jody Matzer and his wife call Richmond, Virginia home as he continues to pursue exciting new projects in front of and behind the camera.- IMDb Mini Biography By: work monkey creative
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Jody Matzer is a published author. In 2001 he released Millionaire Boy: The Adventures of a Game Show Contestant, the story of his experiences as a contestant on one of the most popular game shows in history.
- Jody Matzer was once a contestant on ABC's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire in 2000. Appearing for two nights on the mega-hit game show with host Regis Philbin, Matzer climbed as high as the $250,000 level. Spoiler Alert: He walked with $125,000.
- Jody Matzer is an award-winning actor, illustrator and writer.
- Jody Matzer was a member of the first improvisational comedy group to perform in Richmond, Virginia. The ensemble performed as part of The Richmond Comedy Club and performed weekly. At 18 and a senior in high school, he was the youngest member of the group which was composed of professional theater and television actors as well as stand up comedians.
- Jody Matzer's first theatrical film appearance was in 2018's Lizzie which starred Kristen Stewart and Chloe Sevigny.
The film, directed by Craig MacNeil, was invited to the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and listed one of the Top Ten highly anticipated films.
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