Matthew Underwood’s story: his life before and after Zoey 101

Matthew Underwood’s story: his life before and after Zoey 101

Matthew Underwood gained massive prominence when he starred in the Nickelodeon comedy-drama series Zoey 101. The actor has been featured in multiple movies and TV series, such as The Unicorn Sisters and Time Hoppers. He is also a film director and writer.

Matthew Underwood
The Zoey 101 star arrives at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023, held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Mark Von Holden
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Matthew Underwood is an actor, director, and writer. He commenced his career at a tender age as a child model and appeared in a few commercials. The actor had minor roles in the early stages of his acting career until 2008 when he was featured in the hit series Zoey 101.

Profile summary

Full name

Matthew Underwood

Gender

Male

Date of birth

23 April 1990

Age

33 years old (as of 2023)

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Place of birth

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

Current residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5'7"

Height in centimetres

170

Weight in pounds

130

Weight in kilograms

59

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Brown

Mother

Patricia Underwood

Father

Jerry Wayne Underwood

Siblings

3

Relationship status

Single

Profession

Film/voice actor, director, writer

Net worth

$1 million

Instagram

@mattunderwood

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Matthew Underwood's bio

The actor was born to Patricia and Jerry Wayne Underwood in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. He has three siblings, Joshua, Rebecca, and Jacob Underwood. He is an American national of white ethnicity, living in Los Angeles, California, United States, where he pursues his profession.

How old is Matthew Underwood?

Matthew Underwood’s age is 33 years as of 2023. The Zoey 101 star was born on 23 April 1990. His zodiac sign is Taurus.

Matthew Underwood’s career

Matthew is a film and voice actor, director, and writer. He was reportedly a child model when he was six months old and appeared in some commercials, including Kids Line and E-Venture Kids.

According to IMDb, he started acting in 1999 and has had multiple acting credits. Here is a list of Matthew Underwood’s movies and TV shows:

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Movies/TV series

Year

Roles

Remi

2022

Himself

Jamie Lynn Spears & Chantel Jeffries: Follow Me

2020

Matt Underwood

The Unicorn Sisters

2019

Josh

The Alien

2019

Matthew

Time Hoppers

2018

Ceasar

The Golden Stars

2017

Matt

The Magic Studio

2017

Matthew

Zoey 101

2005 - 2008

Logan Reese

Reality Horror Night

2008

Matthew

Avatar: The Last Airbender

2007

Voice of Hide and Timid Kid

Casper’s Scare School

2006

Voice of Thatch

Web Journal Now

2006

Matt

Damnation of Souls

2006

Band Member Ghost #2

Method & Red

2004

Bully

The Marionette

2004

Child

The Wishing Stone

2002

-

Go For It!

2002

-

My Neighbors the Yamandas

1999

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Apart from acting, he is a film director and boasts about eight credits. He is also the writer of Dr. Pepper and I Am a Star Aka Kids Got Talent.

What happened to Matthew Underwood?

In April 2012, the Zoey 101 star found himself on the wrong side of the law after he was caught with a prohibited substance and a minor in a bedroom. He was arrested in Port St. Lucie, Florida, locked up in a nearby jail and later released but put on probation.

Later that same year, he got in trouble when he appeared at his hookah lounge, violating his 12-month probation. He was arrested for the second time and later released.

In 2017, the American actor hit the headlines again, but for a good reason. He saved a baby from a car crash. The baby’s parents reportedly passed out from overuse of an illegal substance leading to the car crash.

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Does Matthew Underwood have a girlfriend?

He is seemingly not in a romantic relationship. He allegedly dated actress Erin Sanders after their appearance in Zoey 101, but neither confirmed whether they were an item.

What is Matthew Underwood’s height?

The actor stands 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimetres) tall. His weight is approximately 130 pounds (59 kilograms).

FAQs about Matthew Underwood

  1. Who is Matthew Underwood? He is an American film and voice actor, director, and writer.
  2. When was Matthew Underwood born? He was born on 23 April 1990. He is 33 years old as of 2023.
  3. Who are Matthew Underwood’s siblings? He has three siblings, Joshua, Rebecca, and Jacob Underwood.
  4. Is Matthew Underwood related to Carrie Underwood? The Before He Cheats singer is Matthew’s first cousin.
  5. Where is Matthew Underwood now? He is based in Los Angeles, pursuing multiple careers in the entertainment industry.
  6. Will Matthew Underwood be in Zoey 102? He is set to be featured as Logan Reese in the yet-to-be-released TV series.
  7. Does Matthew Underwood have a wife? He is not married and has no spouse.
  8. How tall is Matthew Underwood? His height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimetres).

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Mercy Mbuthia (Lifestyle writer) Mercy Mbuthia is a content writer with five years of experience writing on various topics, including biographies, entertainment, and lifestyle. She joined the Legit team in 2019. Mercy earned a Master of Science (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics) from Dedan Kimathi University in 2022. Her articles have appeared on several media sites such as The Health Channel, The Nation, Tekrati, ValiantCEO and Celebrity Leader. In 2023, Mercy finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. Email: mercymmbuthia18@gmail.com

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