Matt Bomer is an American actor who, as of 2023, has appeared in 23 films, 23 television productions and 6 stage productions. His first stage appearance was at the age of seventeen as the young collector in an Alley production of the play A Streetcar Named Desire, while in high school. Bomer went on to appear in several television shows in the 2000s, including the soap operas All My Children (2000) and Guiding Light (2001-2003), and the supernatural series Tru Calling (2003–2004). He made his film debut as a flight attendant in Robert Schwentke's psychological thriller Flightplan (2005), his highest-grossing release. Bomer's first leading role came in the David DiGilio's drama series, Traveler (2007), he gained a higher profile after that.
From 2009 to 2014, he starred in the USA Network police-procedural drama series White Collar as Neal Caffrey. For his performance in the series he won a People's Choice Award at the 2015 ceremony. He also served as a producer on the series. In 2011, Bomer was cast as a 105-year-old man in Andrew Niccol's science fiction thriller film In Time. The following year, he played a supporting role as a stripper in Steven Soderbergh's comedy drama, Magic Mike (2012). He next portrayed the New York Times reporter Felix Turner in Ryan Murphy's television film The Normal Heart (2014), for which he received his first Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
In 2015, he reprised his role of Ken in Magic Mike XXL. The following year, he appeared in the neo-noir action comedy The Nice Guys (2016), and in Western action film The Magnificent Seven (2016). Bomer played a hunter in Alex & Andrew Smith's drama Walking Out and a trans woman in Timothy McNeil's drama Anything (both in 2017). In 2018, he made his directorial debut in the second season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series American Crime Story (2016), about the murder of Gianni Versace. Also in 2018, Bomer made his Broadway debut with a revival of The Boys in the Band.
Credits Films
Year Title Role Notes 2003 Documentary film 2005 Flightplan Eric 2006 2011 In Time 2012 Magic Mike Ken 2013 Superman: Unbound Voice; Animated film 2014 Winter's Tale Young Man Space Station 76 Ted 2015 Magic Mike XXL Ken 2016 The Nice Guys The Magnificent Seven 2017 Walking Out Cal Anything 2018 Jonathan Papi Chulo Sean Viper Club Sam 2020 The Boys in the Band Donald 2021 Justice Society: World War II Voice; Animated film 2022 All Man: The International Male Story Narrator Documentary film 2023 Legion of Super-Heroes Voice; Animated film Magic Mike's Last Dance Ken Cameo Justice League: Warworld Old Man Voice; Animated film MaestroDavid Oppenheim 2024 Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One Voice; Animated film Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Three 2026 Outcome Xander
Television Year Title Role Notes 2000 All My Children Episode: "7485" 2001–2003 Guiding Light Main Cast 2002 Relic Hunter Driver Agent Episode: "Fire in the Sky" 2004 Tru Calling 14 episodes North Shore Ross Episode: "Bellport" 2005 Amy Coyne Chase Television film 2007 Traveler 8 episodes 2007–2009 Chuck 7 episodes 2009–2014 White Collar 81 episodes; also producer (19 episodes)White Collar:
2012 Glee Episode: "Big Brother" 2013 The New Normal Monty Episode: "The Goldie Rush" 2014 The Normal Heart Television film Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia Narrator Documentary American Horror Story: Freak Show Andy Stiles Episode: "Pink Cupcakes" 2015–2016 American Horror Story: Hotel Donovan Holloway 9 episodes 2016–2017 The Last Tycoon 9 episodes2018 The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Director; Episode: "Creator / Destroyer"2018, 2023 Titans (voice) 2 episodes 2018–2020 Will & Grace 6 episodes 2019–2023 Doom Patrol Main roleDoom Patrol:
2020 The Sinner 8 episodes 2021 American Horror Stories 2 episodes 2022 Echoes 7 episodes 2023 Fellow Travelers 8 episodes; also executive producer 2025 Mid-Century Modern 10 episodes; also executive producer
Stage Year Title Role Notes 1995 A Streetcar Named Desire Young Collector Alley Theatre 1998 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Issachar Utah Shakespeare Festival 2003 Roulette Jock Powerhouse Theater 2007 Villa America Williamstown Theatre Festival 2011 8 Eugene O'Neill Theatre 2012 Wilshire Ebell Theatre 2018 The Boys in The Band Donald Booth Theatre 2026 Jesus Christ SuperstarKing HerodTheatre Royal, Drury Lane
Audio Year Title Role Notes 2025 A Little Life Narrator Audiobook
Discography Year Soundtrack Song Notes Label 2012 Glee: The Music, The Complete Season Three "Hungry Like the Wolf/Rio"Uncredited; as Glee Cast Columbia Records "Somebody That I Used to Know" 2015 Magic Mike XXL (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Heaven"WaterTower Music "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" 2019 "People Like Us" (feat. Alan Mingo Jr.)
Awards and nominations
+ Association Year Recipient(s) Category Result Astra TV Awards 2024 Fellow Travelers Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie 2025 Mid-Century Modern Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series Broadway.com Audience Awards 2019 The Boys in the Band Favorite Featured Actor in a Play Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Male) Critics' Choice Television Awards 2014 The Normal Heart Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries 2024 Fellow Travelers Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries Critics' Choice Super Awards 2024 Doom Patrol Best Actor in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie Dorian Awards 2015 The Normal Heart TV Performance of the Year — Actor 2024 Fellow Travelers Best TV Performance — Drama Giffoni Film Festival 2014 Himself Giffoni Award GLSEN Awards 2012 Inspiration Award Golden Globe Awards 2015 The Normal Heart Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film 2024 Fellow Travelers Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Human Rights Campaign 2023 Himself Impact Award MTV Movie & TV Awards 2013 Magic Mike Best Musical Moment Miami Film Festival 2026 Himself Vanguard Award NewNowNext Awards 2010 Himself Cause You're Hot Peabody Awards 2024 Fellow Travelers Entertainment People's Choice Awards 2015 Himself Favorite Cable TV Actor 2024 Fellow Travelers The TV Performance of the Year Primetime Emmy Awards 2014 The Normal Heart Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 2024 Fellow Travelers Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Queerty Awards2013 Himself Fab Gay Dad 2020Papi Chulo Film Performance Himself Woof Worthy Influencer 2024 Fellow TravelersTV Performance 2025 Himself Style Icon Satellite Awards 2015 The Normal Heart Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film 2024 Fellow Travelers Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2014 Himself Spotlight Award SCAD TVFest 2024 Trailblazer Award Screen Actors Guild Awards 2024 Fellow Travelers Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie TV Guide Awards2014 White Collar Favorite Duo
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