Today we’d like to introduce you to Matt Skollar.
Matt Skollar was born in New York City to mom, Haydee, born and raised in Panama, and Stan, New York native of Russian/Jewish ancestry. Matt began acting, dancing and singing at a young age, which led him to his first professional job (age 10) playing a young prince in an 8-week run of “The King and I.” Matt’s passion for performing arts further grew as he aged, leading him to put higher education on hold to pursue his childhood dream. This move would take Matt back to New York, where he was admitted to the prestigious New Actors Workshop. Matt studied for two years, full time, with master teachers such as George Morrison, Paul Sills and the late Mike Nichols. The emphasis of his training, steeped in Stanislavski and improvisation, allowed him to quickly showcase his talents in several off-Broadway plays, eventually leading to a contract with the esteemed Abrams Artists Agency.
During his career, Matt has guest-starred on numerous primetime shows such as Sex and the City (HBO), Law and Order SVU (NBC), Game of Silence (NBC) and most recently MacGyver (CBS). Matt also had a recurring role on the daytime drama, One Life to Live (ABC). He has appeared in various indie films, including the Oscar-winning Best Picture, “The Artist” and “Beast Beast” which made it’s screen debut during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
His stage work includes a two-man show in the NYC Fringe Festival, as well as, performances at the prestigious Williamstown Theater Festival. Matt would eventually relocate from Los Angeles to Atlanta to take advantage of Georgia’s fast growing film industry. To continue his studies, Matt enrolled in Nick Conti’s Professional Actors Studio as an advanced student. Matt’s passion and experience in performing arts subsequently led him to teach and mentor fellow performers at the Professional Actors Studio. Since moving to Atlanta, Matt has co-written and co-starred in an indie original and award-winning TV production, “Outside the Perimeter” with fellow actors and colleagues,
Has it been a smooth road?
Always Ups and Downs as an actor. Getting close to booking major roles in major Hollywood films or series regular parts on television and not getting the part . Have to stay in the game like anything else keep showing up, working on your craft and staying confident and single-minded.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
I’m also an acting coach and enjoy helping others reach their goals as actors. Whether you have an important audition or simply want to work on your technique, my coaching is tailored to your personal needs. From the beginner to seasoned actors, my 25 years in the business from NY Theater to Film and TV experience including over four years of teaching, are here to be your resource and tools to success. What sets me apart is my longevity in the business. I’m from Nyc and trained originally there. I’ve lived in LA for seven years and now steeped in the Atlanta market for over five years.
IMatt has taught and mentored several beginner actors who’ve gone on to get represented by quality agencies and booked their first major TV roles. It’s always a joy when a student or former student calls or texts me first excitedly sharing with me the great news!
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Atlanta is a great place for a seasoned actor or a new actor working on their craft. There’s a lot of work here and if you’re trying to break into the business, Atlanta is the place to be.
Contact Info:
- Website: Skollarcoaching.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsworldy/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.skollar
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1177232/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm
Image Credit:
Headshot by Michael Justice – Hollywood Headshots
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