Matthew Christopher "Matt" Lutz (born October 15, 1978) is an American film, television, and theater actor.

Early life and education

Lutz was born in

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, and moved with his family to

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, at the age of seven. He graduated from Charles D. Owen High School in

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and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from the

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Career

Lutz portrayed Phil Newberry on the

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's ''

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'' murder-mystery series and appeared in the feature films ''

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'', '' Bringing Down the House'', and ''

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''. As a solo recording artist, Lutz released his debut album entitled ''High Road'' in 2012. In 2017, it was announced that Lutz had been selected as the artistic director of the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lutz, Matt 1978 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors American male stage actors Wake Forest University alumni Appalachian State University alumni University of North Carolina at Wilmington alumni People from Black Mountain, North Carolina