Matt Malloy (born January 12, 1963) is an American actor and producer who has appeared extensively on television, film, and radio. Malloy's break-out performance was his co-starring role alongside Aaron Eckhart and Stacy Edwards in the 1997

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movie '' In the Company of Men'', which he co-executive produced. He also co-starred in the

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comedy series '' Alpha House'' as Mormon GOP Senator Louis Laffer from Nevada.

Early life and education

Malloy was born in the village of

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. He graduated from State University of New York at Purchase. In the 2012 documentary, '' That Guy... Who Was in That Thing'', Malloy stated that his uncle, actor Henry Gibson, inspired him to pursue an acting career.

Career

In 1988, Malloy began his acting career in earnest appearing in the made-for-television movie, ''The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'', followed by the HBO mockumentary TV series, '' Tanner '88'', as

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filmmaker, Deke Conners. In 1989, Malloy appeared in his first

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movie role as the bum Otis in '' The Unbelievable Truth''. Malloy has since appeared in over 100 television and movie roles and has contributed to voice-over work on radio programs like ''

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'' aired weekly on the

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public radio station,

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. From 2013 to 2014, Malloy starred as Nevada Senator Louis Laffer in

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's '' Alpha House'', a political comedy written by ''

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'' creator

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. Along with

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, Malloy played one of four Republican senators living in a house on Capitol Hill.

Personal life

Malloy is married to director and producer Cas Donovan.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Malloy, Matt Male actors from New York (state) American male film actors 1963 births Living people