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Birth Date: October 11, 1978 / Age: 34
Birth Place: Spring, Texas, USA Also Credited as: Matt Bomer
Biography: Matthew S. Bomer (born October 11, 1978) is an American actor. He was born in Spring, Texas to parents Sissi and John Bomer. His father is a former Dallas Cowboy. He attended Carnegie Mellon University, where he received a BFA degree. After college, he moved to New York and worked on stage, until he landed a small role on All My Children. In 2001, he joined the cast of Guiding Light, and in 2003 he won the recurring role of Tru's ill-fated love interest Luc on FOX Network's Tru Calling starring Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Bomer was director Brett Ratner's favorite choice to portray Superman/Clark Kent in the 2006 blockbuster Superman Returns. However, Ratner eventually left the project and was replaced by director Bryan Singer (X-Men, The Usual Suspects) who cast actor Brandon Routh in the role.
In his spare time, Bomer enjoys participating in sports such as football, baseball and tennis, as well as playing the guitar.
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