Matt Doyle | |
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Born |
Matthew Finnen Doyle May 13, 1987 |
Occupation | Actor, singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2006–present |
Website | www |
Matthew Finnen "Matt" Doyle (born May 13, 1987) is an American actor and singer-songwriter living in New Jersey. He is perhaps best known for his work in Spring Awakening, War Horse and The Book of Mormon on Broadway and as Glenn Mangan / Juliet in 2011 Shakespeare film adaptation Private Romeo directed by Alan Brown. He has also been developing a singing career with live shows and two EPs Daylight (2011) and Constant (2012). He released his first full-length album, Uncontrolled, on February 26, 2016.
After graduating from Redwood High School in Larkspur, California, Doyle went on to study classical theatre for a year at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Following his studies, Doyle moved to New York City. He was soon added into the original company of Spring Awakening.
Doyle sang the role of Peter on the recording of the musical Bare: a pop opera, in 2007. He also played Peter in a reading held in 2009. Following Spring Awakening, he participated in a workshop of a musical version of Picnic at Hanging Rock, as well as several other readings and concerts showcasing the work of new composers.
In fall 2008, Doyle made his first appearance as Jonathan Whitney, Eric van der Woodsen's boyfriend on the CW hit Gossip Girl. Additionally, Doyle has a small singing role in the film Once More With Feeling, which made its premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.