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Matt Czuchry
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Czuchry at PaleyFest 2015
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Matthew Charles Czuchry
May 20, 1977 |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Matthew Charles Czuchry (born May 20, 1977) is an American actor. He is famous for playing different characters on TV shows. You might know him as Logan Huntzberger from Gilmore Girls. He also played Cary Agos in The Good Wife and Dr. Conrad Hawkins in The Resident.
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Early Life and Education
Matt Czuchry was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. He grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee. His father, Andrew Czuchry, was a professor, and his mother, Sandra, stayed home to care for the family. Matt is the youngest of four children. He has two older brothers and an older sister. His family has roots in Ukraine.
Matt went to Science Hill High School and graduated in 1995. He was a talented tennis player and even won the Tennessee state singles championship that year. He then went to the College of Charleston on a tennis scholarship. He was the captain of the men's tennis team. In 1998, he won the "Mr. College of Charleston" pageant. He graduated with high honors in 1999, earning a degree in history and political science.
Acting Career
Starting in Television
Matt Czuchry took only one theater class in college. His professor saw his talent and encouraged him to become an actor. His first acting role was in the TV show Young Americans. During this time, he met actress Kate Bosworth.
He also appeared in single episodes of popular shows like Freaks and Geeks, 7th Heaven, The Practice, Veronica Mars, and Friday Night Lights. He had a recurring role in the show Hack.
Breakthrough Roles
Matt Czuchry became widely known for his role as Logan Huntzberger in the TV series Gilmore Girls. He joined the show in its fifth season in 2004. His character became a main part of the cast in the sixth and seventh seasons.
From 2009 to 2016, Matt played the lawyer Cary Agos in the CBS drama The Good Wife. He also returned as Logan Huntzberger for the Netflix miniseries Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life in 2016.
Recent TV Work
In 2018, Matt Czuchry began starring in the Fox medical drama The Resident. He played the main character, Dr. Conrad Hawkins. The show was very popular and ran for six seasons, ending in 2023.
In 2023, he joined the cast of Delicate, which is the 12th season of American Horror Story. He played the character Dex Harding Jr.
Film Appearances
Matt Czuchry has also acted in several movies. He appeared in films like Eight Legged Freaks and Slap Her... She's French. He also played the main role in the movie I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell.
Theater Performances
Besides TV and movies, Matt Czuchry has performed on stage. From September to October 2007, he acted in a play called Third. He performed alongside actress Christine Lahti at the Geffen Playhouse.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Slap Her... She's French | Kyle Fuller | |
| Eight Legged Freaks | Bret | ||
| A Midsummer Night's Rave | Evan | ||
| Swimming Upstream | Morris Bird III | ||
| 2004 | Em & Me | Chase | |
| 2009 | I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell | Tucker Max |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Teenage guy No. 1 | Episode: "We've Got Spirit" |
| Opposite Sex | Kurt | Episode: "The Field Trip Episode" | |
| Young Americans | Sean McGrail | Recurring role | |
| 2002 | The Practice | Skip Hyman | Episode: "Fire Proof" |
| 7th Heaven | Carl | Episode: "A Cry for Help" | |
| 2003 | Jake 2.0 | Darin Metcalf | Episode: "The Tech" |
| 2003–2004 | Hack | Jamie Farrel | Recurring role |
| 2004 | Dark Shadows | Willie Loomis | Unsold pilot |
| 2004–2007 | Gilmore Girls | Logan Huntzberger | Main role |
| 2006 | Justice League Unlimited | Brainiac 5 (voice) | Episode: "Far From Home" |
| Veronica Mars | Charlie Stone | Episode: "Charlie Don't Surf" | |
| 2007 | Gravity | Ray | Television film |
| 2008 | Friday Night Lights | Chris Kennedy | 4 episodes |
| 2009–2016 | The Good Wife | Cary Agos | Main role |
| 2010 | The 19th Wife | Jordan | Television film |
| 2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life | Logan Huntzberger | Miniseries; recurring role |
| 2018–2023 | The Resident | Conrad Hawkins | Main role |
| 2023–2024 | American Horror Story: Delicate | Dexter Harding |
See also
In Spanish: Matt Czuchry para niños
