Matt Boesenberg
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Matt Boesenberg is an Australian TV and film actor. Matt's career began in the theatre, with his first role in the Sydney based PACT Centre for Emerging Artists production Madagaskar Lily. He then moved onto the Australian Theatre for Young People
(ATYP) where he developed a passion for Shakespeare. He played the role of Banquo
in Macbeth
, and Ulysees in Troilus and Cressida
. Matt was soon awarded a scholarship by the ATYP for his outstanding work and chose to travel to New York.
(a school started by David Mamet
and William H. Macy
). With renewed skills and vigour Matt returned to the ATYP for their commissioned work with Nick Enright
, called Spurboard. This play was performed in conjunction with the Sydney Theatre Company
and went on to tour country New South Wales.
Keen to expand his horizons Matt travelled to Oxford, England, to study with the British American Drama Academy
. There he furthered his skills with Shakespeare under the guidance of teachers such as John Barton (director)
, Jane Lapotaire
and Alan Rickman
.
Upon returning to Australia, Matt continued work in theatre, including roles in productions such as "Rebel Tour", a fictionalised account of the South African rebel tours
and "Prisoner of Love". Matt also began to focus his talents on film and television.
, City Homicide
, The Strip (Australian TV series), Blackjack, Stingers
, All Saints (TV series)
and Home and Away
. He has played semi regular roles in Satisfaction (TV series)
(as Dougie), and in Carla Cametti PD
where he was the hired hit man Sean Hamley.
Matt has also had a number of roles in American productions. They include Knowing (film)
(with Nicolas Cage
), The Pacific (miniseries)
(with James Badge Dale
) and Invincible (2001 TV film) (with Billy Zane
).
Matt has just finished filming in the upcoming 13-part Australian television mini-series Underbelly: Razor
, in which he portrays notorious psychopath and standover man John "Snowy" Cutmore. The highly anticipated Underbelly: Razor
is due to screen on Australian television in mid-August 2011 and Matt's performance has already been critically acclaimed as "spot on"
In the September 2011 edition of FHM, Matt appears as the joker from The Dark Knight (film)
in a fashion shoot with a difference - where cast members of Underbelly: Razor were asked to channel their inner screen killer.
Australian Theatre for Young People
The Australian Theatre for Young People is Australia's flagship youth theatre company and the largest youth theatre in the world. Over 6000 young people aged between three and 26 participate in the company's work across Australia....
(ATYP) where he developed a passion for Shakespeare. He played the role of Banquo
Banquo
Banquo is a character in William Shakespeare's 1606 play Macbeth. In the play, he is at first an ally to Macbeth and they are together when they meet the Three Witches. After prophesying that Macbeth will become king, the witches tell Banquo that he will not be king himself, but that his...
in Macbeth
Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607...
, and Ulysees in Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1602. It was also described by Frederick S. Boas as one of Shakespeare's problem plays. The play ends on a very bleak note with the death of the noble Trojan Hector and destruction of the love between Troilus...
. Matt was soon awarded a scholarship by the ATYP for his outstanding work and chose to travel to New York.
Early career
On moving to New York from Australia in 1999, Matt studied with the Atlantic Theater CompanyAtlantic Theater Company
Atlantic Theater Company is an Off-Broadway non-profit theater, whose mission is to produce great plays "simply and truthfully utilizing an artistic ensemble." The company was founded in 1985 by David Mamet, William H. Macy, and 30 of their acting students from New York University, inspired by the...
(a school started by David Mamet
David Mamet
David Alan Mamet is an American playwright, essayist, screenwriter and film director.Best known as a playwright, Mamet won a Pulitzer Prize and received a Tony nomination for Glengarry Glen Ross . He also received a Tony nomination for Speed-the-Plow . As a screenwriter, he received Oscar...
and William H. Macy
William H. Macy
William Hall Macy, Jr. is an American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though...
). With renewed skills and vigour Matt returned to the ATYP for their commissioned work with Nick Enright
Nick Enright
-Life:He was drama captain of St Ignatius' College, Riverview in 1964, where, like Gerard Windsor and Justin Fleming, he was taught by Melvyn Morrow. At that school, he won the 1sts Debating Premiership in both 1966 and 1967....
, called Spurboard. This play was performed in conjunction with the Sydney Theatre Company
Sydney Theatre Company
The Sydney Theatre Company is one of Australia's best-known theatre companies operating from The Wharf Theatre near The Rocks area of Sydney, as well as the Sydney Theatre and the Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre....
and went on to tour country New South Wales.
Keen to expand his horizons Matt travelled to Oxford, England, to study with the British American Drama Academy
British American Drama Academy
The British American Drama Academy is a drama school in the United Kingdom.Background=The British American Drama Academy was founded in 1983 to enable students from around the world to study classical theatre with leading actors and directors of the British theatre...
. There he furthered his skills with Shakespeare under the guidance of teachers such as John Barton (director)
John Barton (director)
John Bernard Adie Barton CBE is a theatrical director. He is the son of Sir Harold Montagu and Lady Joyce Barton. He married Anne Righter, a university lecturer, in 1968....
, Jane Lapotaire
Jane Lapotaire
Jane Lapotaire is a British actress.She studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in the 1960s. Her role in the title role of Marie Curie first brought her to wide attention...
and Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman
Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman is an English actor and theatre director. He is a renowned stage actor in modern and classical productions and a former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company...
.
Upon returning to Australia, Matt continued work in theatre, including roles in productions such as "Rebel Tour", a fictionalised account of the South African rebel tours
South African rebel tours
The South African rebel tours were a series of seven cricket tours staged between 1982 and 1990. They were known as the rebel tours because South Africa was throughout this period banned from international cricket due to the apartheid regime...
and "Prisoner of Love". Matt also began to focus his talents on film and television.
Television & Film
Matt has appeared in many Australian dramas including guest roles on Rush (2008 TV series)Rush (2008 TV series)
-DVD releases:-Achievements:-International distribution:-External links:...
, City Homicide
City Homicide
City Homicide was an Australian television drama series that aired on the Seven Network between 27 August 2007 – 30 March 2011. The series was set on the Homicide floor of a metropolitan police headquarters in Melbourne...
, The Strip (Australian TV series), Blackjack, Stingers
Stingers
Stingers was an Australian police drama television series. It ran for eight seasons on the Nine Network before it was canceled in late 2004 due to declining ratings and the late timeslot Channel Nine gave the program...
, All Saints (TV series)
All Saints (TV series)
All Saints is an Australian medical drama which first screened on the Seven Network. The series debuted on 24 February 1998 and concluded its run on 27 October 2009...
and Home and Away
Home and Away
Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that has been produced in Sydney since July 1987 and is airing on the Seven Network since 17 January 1988. It is the second-longest-running drama and most popular soap opera on Australian television...
. He has played semi regular roles in Satisfaction (TV series)
Satisfaction (TV series)
Satisfaction is an Australian television drama series which screened on the subscription television channel Showcase. It also screens in the Republic of Ireland on free-to-air channel TV3 and its sister channel 3e and in New Zealand on free-to-air channel TV2 respectively.The series was filmed in...
(as Dougie), and in Carla Cametti PD
Carla Cametti PD
Carla Cametti PD is a six-part Australian television crime series that was announced in April 2008and first screened on SBS TV on January 8, 2009. The series of six episodes is produced by Buon Giorno Productions Pty Ltd....
where he was the hired hit man Sean Hamley.
Matt has also had a number of roles in American productions. They include Knowing (film)
Knowing (film)
Knowing is a 2009 American-British science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas and starring Nicolas Cage. The project was originally attached to a number of directors under Columbia Pictures, but it was placed in turnaround and eventually picked up by Escape Artists. Production was financially...
(with Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is an American actor, producer and director, having appeared in over 60 films including Raising Arizona , The Rock , Face/Off , Gone in 60 Seconds , Adaptation , National Treasure , Ghost Rider , Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans , and...
), The Pacific (miniseries)
The Pacific (miniseries)
The Pacific is a 2010 television series produced by HBO, Seven Network Australia, Sky Movies, Playtone and DreamWorks that premiered in the United States on March 14, 2010....
(with James Badge Dale
James Badge Dale
James Badge Dale is an American actor who starred in the AMC drama series Rubicon. He is most famous for his role of Chase Edmunds in the third season of 24 and Robert Leckie in the HBO miniseries The Pacific.-Early years:...
) and Invincible (2001 TV film) (with Billy Zane
Billy Zane
William George "Billy" Zane, Jr. is an American actor, producer and director. He is probably best known for his roles as Caledon Hockley in Titanic, The Phantom from The Phantom, John Wheeler in Twin Peaks and Mr...
).
Matt has just finished filming in the upcoming 13-part Australian television mini-series Underbelly: Razor
Underbelly: Razor
Underbelly: Razor is a 13-part Australian television mini-series detailing real events that occurred in Sydney between 1927 and 1936. The series depicts the "razor gangs" who controlled the city's underworld during the era and the violent war between the two "vice queen" powers, Tilly Devine and...
, in which he portrays notorious psychopath and standover man John "Snowy" Cutmore. The highly anticipated Underbelly: Razor
Underbelly: Razor
Underbelly: Razor is a 13-part Australian television mini-series detailing real events that occurred in Sydney between 1927 and 1936. The series depicts the "razor gangs" who controlled the city's underworld during the era and the violent war between the two "vice queen" powers, Tilly Devine and...
is due to screen on Australian television in mid-August 2011 and Matt's performance has already been critically acclaimed as "spot on"
In the September 2011 edition of FHM, Matt appears as the joker from The Dark Knight (film)
The Dark Knight (film)
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, produced and co-written by Christopher Nolan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is part of Nolan's Batman film series and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins...
in a fashion shoot with a difference - where cast members of Underbelly: Razor were asked to channel their inner screen killer.