Matthew Fox

Biography

Matthew Fox is an American actor widely recognized for his prominent roles in two highly successful television series, "Party of Five" and "Lost." Born on July 14, 1966, in Abington, Pennsylvania, Fox spent his formative years growing up on a ranch in Crowheart, Wyoming, where his father raised longhorn cattle and horses.

Early Life and Path to Acting: Initially, Fox pursued a different career path, attending Columbia University on a football scholarship and majoring in economics. He intended to work on Wall Street. However, a chance encounter through his girlfriend's mother, a modeling agent, led him to try modeling. This experience sparked an interest in acting, and he subsequently spent two years studying at The School for Film and Television in New York City.

Career Highlights:

Matthew Fox's career in television began with guest appearances in the early 1990s, including an episode of "Wings" in 1992.

"Party of Five" (1994-2000): His breakout role came when he was cast as Charlie Salinger, the eldest of five orphaned siblings, in the critically acclaimed drama series "Party of Five." The show ran for six seasons and made Fox a household name, particularly among younger audiences. During this time, he was featured in numerous magazines and was even named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World."

"Lost" (2004-2010): Fox achieved even greater global recognition for his starring role as Dr. Jack Shephard in the phenomenon that was "Lost." The ABC drama series, which followed the survivors of a plane crash on a mysterious island, became a cultural sensation. 

His performance as the troubled and dedicated surgeon earned him significant accolades, including a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Drama and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He also won a Satellite Award and shared a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series with the cast.

Film Career: While deeply involved with his television commitments, Fox also ventured into feature films. His filmography includes:

• My Boyfriend's Back (1993)
• Smokin' Aces (2006)
• We Are Marshall (2006)
• Vantage Point (2008)
• Speed Racer (2008)
• Alex Cross (2012)
• Emperor (2012)
• World War Z (2013)
• Extinction (2015)
• Bone Tomahawk (2015)

More recently, Fox has returned to television with roles in the 2022 series "Last Light" and the 2023 series "CAUGH*T."