Matthew Fox is a talented actor who has made a name for himself through the cult series Lost. In this mystical television project, he embodied the image of Dr. Jack Sheppard, ready to sacrifice himself in the name of saving the lives of other people. “Shelling Point”, “Trump Aces”, “World War Z”, “We Are One Team”, “Talking with Ghosts”, “Wings” are some of the famous films and series with his participation. What can you tell about the American?
Matthew Fox: The Beginning of the Way
The star of the television project "Lost" was born in Pennsylvania, it happened in July 1966. Matthew Fox was born into a family of ranchers, his parents were engaged in cattle breeding. As a child, the future Jack Sheppard did not think about his acting career, was not involved in theatrical studios and did not play in performances. However, he grew up an artistic and active child, was not afraid of public speaking.
By the time he graduated, Matthew Fox decided to become a stock broker. The young man entered Columbia University and focused on studying economics. He could not have become a famous actor, if not for the constant lack of money. The search for easy money brought the young man to the set, he played a small role in advertising acne remedies.
Choosing a Life Path
Matthew liked the first experience of filming, he seriously thought about his acting career. After graduation, the aspiring lyceum attended drama classes in New York for a while, then moved to Los Angeles and began searching for roles.
The filmography of Matthew Fox began with the series “Wings”, in which he played a cameo role. Next, the novice actor starred in "Pure Dormitory" and "Guy from the Other World", played in the TV series "Five of Us" and "Crazy Television." The first serious achievement of the young man was shooting in the drama "Under the Mask", in this television movie he embodied the image of one of the main characters. He was then offered the role of the brave detective Frank Taylor in the series Ghost Talking. His character, who knows how to communicate with ghosts and learn their innermost secrets, pleased the audience, the actor had his first fans.
Finest hour
Matthew Fox felt the taste of real fame only in 2004. It was then that he managed to get around numerous applicants and get the role of Dr. Sheppard in the television project "Lost." Initially, it was assumed that the noble Jack would die tragically at the end of the first season. But the love of the fans of the series for the character of Fox forced the creators to rewrite the script. Dr. Sheppard remained in the television project until the very end.
Lost is a mystical series that tells the story of passengers on Flight 815 who miraculously survived a plane crash and ended up on a mysterious island. Jack Sheppard is one of the lucky survivors of the plane crash. The hero is the son of a famous cardiac surgeon who followed in his father's footsteps and became a doctor. Mr. Sheppard has many secrets that he is trying to hide from his fellow sufferers. It gradually turns out that in the past he left a difficult relationship with his father and an unsuccessful marriage. It is Jack who takes on the leadership role and tries to help his group survive on a mysterious island, as well as find a way to connect with civilization.
What else to see
What other films with Matthew Fox deserve the attention of viewers? Thanks to the series “Lost,” he became a sought-after actor. “Trump Aces”, “We Are One Team”, “Shelling Point”, “Speed Racer”, “Emperor”, “I, Alex Cross”, “War of Worlds Z”, “Extinction” - paintings with his participation. The last film with him at the moment was released in 2015, in the horror film "Bone Tomogawk" he played one of the key roles.
Personal life
In 1991, the performer of the role of Dr. Sheppard married Maria Ronchi. The wife gave the actor two children.