Matt Carmody
Matt Carmody is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is known for his television appearances on shows including Ponderosa, JAG, NCIS, CSI: Miami, and CSI New York, as well as for his leading role in the horror film Carver.[1]
Matt Carmody | |
|---|---|
| Born | Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, director, producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Playing Adam Cartwright in TV show Ponderosa, the remake of Bonanza |
| Spouse(s) | Sandra McCurdy (2013-present) |
| Awards | Best Actor, Best Screenplay |
Early life and education
Carmody was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and grew up in the town of Kensington, Maryland. After graduating from Walter Johnson High School, he studied art and music before moving to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting.
Career
He was cast in his first series-regular role in the pilot of U.S.M.A., West Point, produced by Beth Sullivan, creator of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. A few years later he was cast again by Sullivan in Ponderosa, a prequel to the series Bonanza for the PAX Network. Carmody played the role of Adam Cartwright. He has guest starred on many shows, including CSI: Miami, CSI: New York, Crossing Jordan, JAG, Dark Blue and Miss Match. He also appeared in the film Boys & Girls starring Freddie Prinze, Jr., and played the lead role of Pete in the horror film Carver, for which he won Best Actor at the Orlando Freakshow Horror Film Festival.
Carmody wrote the feature screenplay Fade to Black, which won Best Screenplay awards at the Los Angeles Art-House Film Festival and the West Field Screenwriter Awards. He wrote, directed and stars in the comedy series Man Jam. He is the Head of Production for his production company, Westbrook Pictures.
Carmody lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Sandra McCurdy.
Filmography
Actor
| Year | TV show | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dark Blue | Danny Cannon | ||
| 2006 | CSI: Miami | Anthony E. Zuiker Carol Mendelsohn Ann Donahue | ||
| 2006 | CSI: New York | Anthony E. Zuiker Carol Mendelsohn Ann Donahue | ||
| 2004 | NCIS | Donald P. Bellisario Don McGill | ||
| 2003 | Crossing Jordan | Tim Kring | ||
| 2003 | Miss Match | Darren Star Jeff Rake | ||
| 2001 - 2002 | Ponderosa | Adam Cartwright | Beth Sullivan | |
| 1998 - 1999 | Three Secrets | Robert Wise | ||
| Film | ||||
| 2014 | Carver | Pete | Franklin Guerrero Jr. | |
| 2000 | Boys and Girls | Robert Iscove | ||
Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Carver | Best Actor | Won |
| 2012 | Fade to Black | Screenwriting | Won |
| 2012 | Fade to Black | Best Screenplay | Won |
| 2013 | Safe Room | Best Director | Nominated |