Matt Cohen (actor)

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Matt Cohen
Born
Matthew Joseph Cohen

(1982-09-28) September 28, 1982 (age 41)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Other namesMatthew Cohen
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
Spouse
​
(m. 2011)​
Children1
Websitewww.mattcohen4real.com

Matthew Joseph Cohen (born September 28, 1982) is an American

daytime soap General Hospital. In 2019, he became a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, but was laid off in 2023.[1]

Early life

Cohen was born in

Florida State where he studied business.[2] While in college, he enrolled in acting classes.[2] After finishing college, Cohen moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.[2]

Career

Cohen has starred in several films such as Boogeyman 2, Dark House and he played lead character Aiden Dennison on

Griffin Munro.[8] In March 2019, it was announced that Cohen would leave General Hospital, making his last appearance on March 22, 2019.[9][10] In December 2019, it was announced that Cohen would return to General Hospital for a short period of time; he returned from December 6–10, 2019.[11]

As of February 2020, Cohen is a director on Days of Our Lives.

Personal life

Cohen married his South of Nowhere co-star Mandy Musgrave on May 18, 2011.[12][13] Mandy gave birth to their son, Macklin, in April 2015.[13]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Boogeyman 2 Henry Porter A
Jeff Betancourt
.
2009 The Outside Travis
Dark House Rudy A
supernatural horror
film directed by Darin Scott.
2010
Chain Letter
 		Johnny Jones A horror film directed by Deon Taylor.[14]
Sunnyview Miguel Short film directed and written by Courtney Rowe.
2011 Tai Chi & Qi Gong Basics Lead role Directed by James Wvinner.
2012 Trigger Ryan
  • Directed and co-written by Matt Sinnreich.
  • Co-written by Lee Ehlers.
Chutes and Ladders Principal
  • Co-producer
  • Short film directed and written by Lee Ehlers.
2013 Windsor Drive Matt
directorial debut.[15][16][17]
2014 Hard Crime Vick Hammer Directed and written by Lee Ehlers.
2016 Liquorice Bentley Edison
  • Post-production
  • Directed by Natalie Bible
2019 Holiday Date Joel Hallmark holiday film[18]
2023 Made for Each Other David Hallmark film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Complex Jacques Television film
2005–08 South of Nowhere Aiden Dennison Main role
2006 The O.C. Jim Episode: "The Undertow" (3.18)
2008 Medium Ryan Haas Episode: "Lady Killer" (4.11)
2008, 2010, 2015
Supernatural
 		John Winchester (young), Michael, Lucifer Episodes: "In the Beginning" (4.03; credited as Matthew Cohen), "The Song Remains the Same" (5.13), "Baby" (11.04)
2009 Nite Tales: The Series Jon Episode: "Black Widow" (2.09)
2010 NCIS: Los Angeles Marine Private First Class James Winston Episode: "Special Delivery" (2.04)
2011
90210
 		Jeremy Recurring role (season 4)
2011–13 Cowgirl Up Sheriff B. Calhoun Episodes: #1.6, #2.1, #2.6
2013 The Client List Victor Collins Episode: "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy" (2.09)
2014 Melissa & Joey Vic Spinelli Episode: "House Broken"
2014 Criminal Minds John Franklin Episode: "If the Shoe Fits" (10.06)
2015 How to Get Away with Murder Levi Sutter Recurring role (season 2)
2015
Guidance
 		Jim 2 episodes
2016–19 General Hospital
Griffin Munro
 Contract role
2017 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Ryan Garrett Recurring role

Other work

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Rockville CA Syd King Web series
2013 Cowgirl Up Director Six episodes
2016–17 Kings of Con Matt Cochran Web series, Five episodes
2019-present Entertainment Tonight Co-Host
2020- Days of Our Lives Director Director Team, TV Series
2020
Supernatural
 		Director Episode: "Gimme Shelter"

References

  1. '^ Schwartz, Ryan (July 27, 2023). "Entertainment Tonights Matt Cohen Exits Amid Wave of Layoffs — Who Else Is Leaving?". TVLine. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Matt Cohen". Matt Cohen 4 real. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  3. ^ Miller, Gerri (November 11, 2019). "A Hallmark Hanukkah: This Year, the Christmas Channel is a Little More Jewish". Jewish Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  4. ^ South of Nowhere cast: Matthew Cohen
  5. ^ Trailer Debut for Bloody Slasher 'Chain Letter'!
  6. ^ Jeffery, Morgan (July 14, 2011). "Matt Cohen replaces Drew Seeley on '90210'". Digital Spy. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (August 11, 2015). "Matt Cohen Joins 'How To Get Away With Murder". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  8. ^ Eades, Chris (January 16, 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: GENERAL HOSPITAL Casts Matt Cohen As New Doctor". ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  9. American Media, Inc.
    Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  10. SheKnows Media
    . Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  11. SheKnows Media
    . Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  12. ^ "South of Nowhere's Mandy Musgrave and Matt Cohen Are Newlyweds!". shewired.com. May 18, 2011. Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  13. ^
    SheKnows Media
    . Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  14. ^ "Nikke Reed Chain Letter Gets a New Movie Trailer". Shockya. May 3, 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  15. ^ Hunter, Craig (April 14, 2015). "Striking & Surreal Trailer For Psychological Indie Thriller WINDSOR DRIVE". Screen Relish. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  16. ^ CHARKINZIE (October 11, 2012). ""Windsor Drive" & Part of the Team Behind Absinthe Productions". Impedimenta. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  17. Gannett Company
    . Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  18. ^ "Jewish Dad Matt Cohen Tells Us All About Starring in Hallmark's 'Hanukkah' Film". Kveller. 2019-12-05. Retrieved 2019-12-10.

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