Quick Facts
Biography
Matt Leisy is a British-American theatre, television, and film actor.
Biography and Training
Matt Leisy was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in Surrey, England. He attended The American Boychoir School and high school at The Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City, Missouri.
Leisy graduated from Northwestern University and continues to study at The Barrow Group in New York City.
Career
Matt Leisy has appeared in numerous roles around the country. He is currently touring the country in the Tony Award winning Broadway musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Highlights include Bingley in "Pride and Prejudice" at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Algernon in "The Importance of Being Earnest" at Arizona Theatre Company, Ken in John Logan's "Red" at the Clarence Brown Theatre, Richard Hannay in "The 39 Steps" and Younger Brother in "Ragtime" at Bristol Riverside Theatre, Scripps in Alan Bennett's "The History Boys" at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and the Arden Theatre Company (Philadelphia), and Young Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
He recently starred in the Off-Broadway production of "The Fantasticks" in the role of Matt.
His film credits include "Life Interrupted,""Tell," "Man From the Dying Planet," "Shooting Script," and "The Good Shepherd."
His television credits include "Live From Lincoln Center" on PBS.
Leisy currently resides in New York City.
Awards and nominations
Leisy was nominated for the Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theater for "The History Boys" at the Arden Theatre.
Leisy received an honorable mention for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role in "Ghostlight" at the New York Musical Theatre Festival.
Leisy received a Great Performance of 2011 honor for his portrayal of Matt in "The Fantasticks."