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'''Matthew D. Adler''' |
'''Matthew D. Adler''' (born December 8, 1966) is an American film [[actor]]. He is best known for his supporting roles in the 1980s teenage films: ''[[Teen Wolf]]'', ''[[White Water Summer]]'', ''[[North Shore (1987 film)|North Shore]]'', and ''[[Dream a Little Dream (film)|Dream a Little Dream]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.aintitcool.com/node/49031|title= AICN COMICS BEYOND: Matt Adler & Johnny Destructo visit the Marvel Offices NY & see THOR & LOKI: BLOOD BROTHERS!!!|work= [[Ain't It Cool News]]|date= March 28, 2011}}</ref> He currently works on [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|additional dialogue recording]] for feature films.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://articles.latimes.com/1987-07-24/entertainment/ca-3810_1_adler|title= Hot Faces: Ione Skye And Matt Adler|date= June 24, 1987|work= [[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> |
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In 1986 he auditioned for the role of "Bill S. Preston Esquire" in ''[[Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure]]'' being one of the final picks along with [[Keanu Reeves]],<ref>Reeves originally auditioned for Bill but was switched to Ted in subsequent auditions.</ref> [[Donovan Leitch (actor)|Donovan Leitch]] and [[Gary Riley]]. The role ultimately went to [[Alex Winter]] who had initially auditioned for the part of Ted "Theodore" Logan. |
In 1986 he auditioned for the role of "Bill S. Preston Esquire" in ''[[Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure]]'' being one of the final picks along with [[Keanu Reeves]],<ref>Reeves originally auditioned for Bill but was switched to Ted in subsequent auditions.</ref> [[Donovan Leitch (actor)|Donovan Leitch]] and [[Gary Riley]]. The role ultimately went to [[Alex Winter]] who had initially auditioned for the part of Ted "Theodore" Logan. |
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| 1990 || ''[[Diving In]]'' || Wayne Hopkins || Film |
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| 1990 || ''[[ABC Afterschool Specials]]'' || Jay Watson || Short Film: "Testing Dirty" (as an ill-fated addict) |
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| 1993 || ''Canceled Lives: Letters from the Inside'' || Himself (voice) || Video [[Documentary]] |
| 1993 || ''Canceled Lives: Letters from the Inside'' || Himself (voice) || Video [[Documentary]] |
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| 2000 || ''[[Fail Safe (television)|Fail Safe]]'' || (voice) || TV movie |
| 2000 || ''[[Fail Safe (television)|Fail Safe]]'' || (voice) || TV movie |
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| 2000 || ''[[Dinosaur (film)|Dinosaur]]'' ||Additional Voices (voice) || Film |
| 2000 || ''[[Dinosaur (2000 film)|Dinosaur]]'' ||Additional Voices (voice) || Film |
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| 2001 || ''Hollywood Palms'' || Matt || Film |
| 2001 || ''Hollywood Palms'' || Matt || Film |
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| 2013 || ''[[Epic (2013 film)|Epic]]'' || (voice) || Film |
| 2013 || ''[[Epic (2013 film)|Epic]]'' || (voice) || Film |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Adler was married to actress Ria Pavia from 1993 to 1995. He is currently married to actress [[Laura San Giacomo]] and is a close friend and former housemate of actor [[George Clooney]]. |
Adler was married to actress Ria Pavia from 1993 to 1995. He is currently married to actress [[Laura San Giacomo]] and is a close friend and former housemate of actor [[George Clooney]]. |
Latest revision as of 00:59, 31 March 2024
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Born | Matthew D. Adler December 8, 1966 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1984–present |
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Matthew D. Adler (born December 8, 1966) is an American film actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in the 1980s teenage films: Teen Wolf, White Water Summer, North Shore, and Dream a Little Dream.[1] He currently works on additional dialogue recording for feature films.[2]
In 1986 he auditioned for the role of "Bill S. Preston Esquire" in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure being one of the final picks along with Keanu Reeves,[3] Donovan Leitch and Gary Riley. The role ultimately went to Alex Winter who had initially auditioned for the part of Ted "Theodore" Logan.
Film and television credits[edit]
Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | Shattered Vows | Pat | TV Movie |
1985 | Trapper John, M.D. | Brian Christopher | TV Episode: "In the Eyes of the Beholder" |
1985 | Teen Wolf | Lewis | Film |
1986 | Carly Mills | Pete Mills | TV Short |
1986 | Flight of the Navigator | Jeff (16 years old) | Film |
1987 | White Water Summer | Chris | Film |
1987 | North Shore | Rick Kane | Film |
1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon | George | Film (Segment "Titan Man") |
1988 | Doin' Time on Planet Earth | Dan Forrester | Film |
1988 | My Neighbor Totoro | Additional Voices | Film 2005 Disney dub |
1989 | Nowhere to Run | Don | Film |
1989 | Dream a Little Dream | Dumas | Film |
1990 | Diving In | Wayne Hopkins | Film |
1990 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Jay Watson | Short Film: "Testing Dirty" (as an ill-fated addict) |
1993 | Canceled Lives: Letters from the Inside | Himself (voice) | Video Documentary |
1993 | Young Goodman Brown | William Stacey | Film |
1994 | Teresa's Tattoo | Titus | Film |
1994 | The Crow | Additional Voice (voice) | Film |
1997 | Quiet Days in Hollywood | Amos | Film |
1997 | The Peacemaker | Alan | Film |
1999 | Kilroy | Bar Guy | TV movie |
2000 | It's a Shame About Ray | Mr. Springsteen | Film Short |
2000 | Fail Safe | (voice) | TV movie |
2000 | Dinosaur | Additional Voices (voice) | Film |
2001 | Hollywood Palms | Matt | Film |
2001 | Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within | Additional Voices (voice) | Film |
2003–2004 | Life with Bonnie | Garrett/Rod | TV Episodes: "Ding, Ding, Ding Went the Truth" (2003) (Rod) "Don't Stress, Express" (2004) (Garrett) |
2004 | The Day After Tomorrow | Truck Radio Announcer | Film |
2005 | Unscripted | Himself | TV Episode: #1.2 |
2006–2007 | Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! | (voice) | TV Episodes: "Inside Job" (2006) "Almost Ghosts" (2007) |
2009 | Smallville | Lex Luthor (voice) | TV Episode: "Requiem" |
2009 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Additional Voices (voice) | Film |
2009 | Monsters vs Aliens | Soldiers (voice) | Film |
2010 | Knucklehead | (voice) | Film |
2012 | Chronicle | Newscaster | Film |
2013 | Epic | (voice) | Film |
Personal life[edit]
Adler was married to actress Ria Pavia from 1993 to 1995. He is currently married to actress Laura San Giacomo and is a close friend and former housemate of actor George Clooney.
References[edit]
- ^ "AICN COMICS BEYOND: Matt Adler & Johnny Destructo visit the Marvel Offices NY & see THOR & LOKI: BLOOD BROTHERS!!!". Ain't It Cool News. March 28, 2011.
- ^ "Hot Faces: Ione Skye And Matt Adler". Los Angeles Times. June 24, 1987.
- ^ Reeves originally auditioned for Bill but was switched to Ted in subsequent auditions.
External links[edit]
- Matt Adler at IMDb
- Matt Adler at AllMovie
- 1966 births
- Male actors from Los Angeles
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American male voice actors
- Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute alumni
- Living people
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- American screen actor, 1960s birth stubs
- American voice actor, 1960s birth stubs