Matthew Keeslar (born October 15, 1972) is an American retired actor. He is known for his roles in '' Waiting for Guffman'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and the miniseries ''

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'' and '' Stephen King's Rose Red''. He also played the title character in the short-lived sci-fi dramedy ''

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''.

Life and career

Matthew Keeslar was born in

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, the son of Fred Keeslar and Ann Ferguson, who divorced in 1977. He attended the acting program at the

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. While a student there, he played the title role in a touring production of '' Molière's Don Juan'', directed by Joseph Chaiken; produced and starred in a student production of ''

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''; and participated in several interdepartmental productions. He was part of the Drama Division's Group 24, graduating in 1995. Keeslar appeared in '' Waiting for Guffman'', ''

'', ''

'', and the

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'' and '' Stephen King's Rose Red''. He starred in the 2008

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series ''

''. He established a strong working relationship with South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California, where he performed plays and staged readings.

Post-acting

Keeslar retired from acting in 2010, citing financial difficulties and a lack of work, and went on to pursue a career in science. He wrote an essay about his struggles with his acting career and subsequent decision to enroll at

Portland Community College Portland Community College (PCC) is a public community college in Portland, Oregon. It is the largest post-secondary institution in the state and serves residents in the five-county area of Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Clackamas, and Colu ...

. He graduated

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from

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with a biology degree in May 2014. His biology thesis explored the effects of antimalarials on the brains of frogs. Keeslar became a practicing PA-C (certified

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). He is an instructor of urology at the

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's School of Medicine.

Personal life

Keeslar is married to

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-nominated singer Lori Henriques, with whom he has two children.

Filmography

Sources:

References

External links

* Matthew Keeslar, PA-C, Instructor of Urology, School of Medicine,

Faculty profile

Health care profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Keeslar, Matt 1972 births American male film actors American male television actors Living people Male actors from Grand Rapids, Michigan Juilliard School alumni Male nurses American nurses Portland Community College alumni Reed College alumni