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Matt Lanter was born in northeastern Ohio in 1983, but later moved to Atlanta, Georgia when he was eight years old. He spent much of his time playing sports including baseball, football, and golf. His love for baseball led him to a position as a bat boy with the Atlanta Braves. After high school, his interest in the film and television industry created a strong desire to pursue acting. While studying at the University of Georgia, Matt Lanter decided to move to Los Angeles to follow his dreams of making it a career.

Shortly after his move, Matt Lanter landed a recurring role on Fox's "Point Pleasant" (2005). He also has appeared on ABC's "8 Simple Rules" (2002) and HBO's "Big Love" (2006), as well as few modeling jobs and a couple of national commercials. Matt Lanter is currently working on the ABC Hit show "Commander in Chief" (2005).