Matthew Quincy Daddario, popularly known as Matthew Daddario, is an amazing American actor best known for his role as Alec Lightwood in the Freeform television series Shadowhunters.
Prior to his role in Shadowhunters, Daddario had appeared in several other TV series and films.
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- Full name: Matthew Quincy Daddario
- Stage name: Matthew Daddario
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1987
- Age: 36
- Birthplace: New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.9 meters,
- Parents: Richard Daddario and Christina Daddario.
- Siblings: Catherine Daddario, Alexandra Daddario
- Spouse: Esther Kim
- Children: 1
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Matthew Daddario was born on October 1, 1987 in New York, USA. He was raised by his parents Richard Daddario and Christina Daddario.
Matthew grew up with his two siblings, Catherine Daddario and Alexandra Daddario. He studied at Indiana University in Bloomington. Matthew’s ethnicity is English and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Matthew Daddario has been steadily building his acting career since the early 2010s. He started out in the romantic dramaInhalation” and comedy “Deliveryman”
Daddario has also had supporting roles in films such as the sports drama When the Game Rolls On.
This early experience was a turning point for Daddario, who landed his breakout role as Alec Lightwood in the fantasy TV series Shadowhunters. The role became his most recognizable, and he even won a Teen Choice Award for his performance.
In recent years, Daddario has continued to be active in television and film. He has appeared in shows such as the black comedy “Why Women Kill” and the reality show “Dancing Dad”. He has also starred in big screen movies, including the thriller “Trust” and the recent TV movie “Sister Wives Murder Case”.
Throughout his career, Matthew Daddario has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, playing a wide variety of roles.
Especially his outstanding performance in “Shadowhunters” helped him become a rising star in the entertainment industry.
Awards and nominations
- Teen Choice Awards (2016): Choice TV: Breakout Star
- Teen Choice Awards (2018): Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Teen Choice Awards (2017): Choice Television Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi (nominated for Shadowhunters)
- Teen Choice Awards (2017): Choice TV Series (shared with Harry Shum Jr. for Shadowhunters)
- Teen Choice Awards (2017): Choice: Liplock (shared with Harry Shum Jr. for Shadowhunters)
- Teen Choice Awards (2018): Choice TV Series (shared with Harry Shum Jr. for Shadowhunters)
Social Media
- Instagram account: @matthewdaddario
- Facebook account: Matthew Daddario
- Twitter: @MatthewDaddario
Personal life
Matthew Daddario is a talented actor known for his roles in hit TV series and he is happily married to Esther King.
The couple exchanged vows in 2017 and are now the proud parents of a daughter, although her name has not been made public. Recently, Esther Kim revealed that the couple is expecting their second child.
Filmography
- The Sister Wives Murders (2024, TV Movie): Play the role of Caleb.
- People Walking Their Dogs Late at Night in the Suburbs (2024, short film): Plays Mr. Carter.
- Blue Bloods (2023, TV series): Most recently played John DiPiero.
- Dance Dads (2022, TV Series): Guest starring Dom Feliciani.
- Deep End (2022): Played the role of Ben.
- Game (2021)
- Why Women Kill (2021, TV Series): Plays Scooter Polasky.
- Trust (2021): Played as Owen.
- Tommy (2020, TV series): Plays Brian.
- Shadowhunters (2016-2019, TV series): Daddario’s most notable role was as Alec Lightwood in this fantasy series.
- The Last Hunt (2016, short film): Plays Mathias.
- The Cabin in the Woods (2016): A horror film remake in which he played Jeff.
- Naomi and Eli’s “The No Kiss List” (2015): as Gabriel (credited to Matthew Daddario).
- When the Game Starts (2014): Starred as Danny Ladouceur in this sports drama.
- Growing Up and Other Lies (2014): played Peter.
- The Delivery Man (2013): Played the supporting role of Channing next to Vince Vaughn.
- Deep Breath (2013): Daddario made his film debut as Aaron in this romantic drama.
net worth
Matthew Daddario is an American actor known for his roles in hit television series and he has amassed a net worth of around $3 million.
This impressive number can be attributed to his successful and prolific career in the entertainment industry.
