Matthew Underwood shot to fame for his role in the popular Nickelodeon show Zoey 101. Since then, he has appeared in various films and television shows, including The Unicorn Sisters and Time Hoppers. In addition to acting, he is also a filmmaker and writer. He began his career as a young child, starting as a model and appearing in several commercials.
Matthew Underwood Bio Summary
Full name: Matthew Underwood
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 23 April 1990
Age: 34 years old (as of 2024)
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: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Hair color: Dark brown
Eye color: Brown
Mother’s name: Patricia Underwood
Father’s name: Jerry Wayne Underwood
Siblings: 3
Relationship status: Single
Profession: Film/voice actor, director, writer
Early Life & Family
Matthew Underwood, the son of Patricia and Jerry Wayne Underwood, was born in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States on 23 April 1990. He has two brothers, Joshua and Jacob, and a sister named Rebecca. Additionally, he is related to country music celebrity Carrie Underwood, who is his cousin.
Career
At just six months old, Matthew Underwood began his modeling career. He first demonstrated his skills in various commercials and TV pilots, such as ‘E-Venture Kids’, an educational show focused on foreign cultures, and ‘Kids Line’, a news program centered on the younger generation, before securing his notable acting roles.
In 2003, Matthew provided the voice for Hide in Nickelodeon’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’. After two years, he landed the role of Logan Reese in the popular show ‘Zoey 101‘ on the same channel.
Then, in 2006, he impressed viewers with his portrayal of the Animated Vampire “Thatch” in ‘Casper’s Scare School’. Three years after that, he starred in the film ‘Reality Horror Night’.
In Zoey 101, Matthew Underwood played the role of Logan Reese, a conceited wealthy student at PCA. His roommates and closest companions were Chase and Michael. Presently, Underwood is a filmmaker and has returned to portray his character in the 2023 follow-up movie, Zoey 102.
Personal Struggles
In his post, Matthew Underwood disclosed that he chose to share his story about the past because he had been receiving death threats for remaining quiet about Quiet on Set, a recently released documentary. The documentary highlights accusations of misconduct on the sets of Dan Schneider‘s Nickelodeon shows in the 90s and 00s, including Zoey 101.
One of Underwood’s biggest worries is that those who have watched the documentary are now targeting him, his loved ones, and others who have not publicly shared their thoughts. This behavior is reminiscent of other instances, such as Josh Peck’s ordeal, where his online platforms were inundated with negative remarks.
Moreover, Underwood ended the discussion by stating that numerous other past Nickelodeon stars have chosen not to speak up, hinting that they may have valid justifications, and most importantly, they are not required to participate in the discussion.
Net Worth
American actor Matthew Underwood has a net worth of $1 million. He gained recognition for his role as the arrogant, chauvinistic heartthrob “Logan Reese” in the children’s series “Zoey 101” in 2005.
