Matt Lanter

Matthew MacKendree Lanter, known professionally as Matt Lanter, is an American actor and model born on April 1, 1983. He began his career in modelling in 2004 following his participation in Bravo's reality show Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model. While he did not win the competition, it opened the door for his acting career. Later that year, he made his acting debut in the film Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius and the TV series Point Pleasant. His most notable roles include Horace Calloway in the political drama Commander in Chief, Liam Court in 90210, and Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars film and television series. Lanter's voice work is prominent in the Star Wars franchise, voicing Anakin Skywalker across different media including the Star Wars Battlefront II and Star Wars Rebels.

Lanter's personal life is also fulfilling. He married his longtime girlfriend, Angela Stacy, in June 2013 and they share a daughter born in 2017. Outside of acting, Lanter is heavily involved in sports, having been a batboy for the Atlanta Braves for two seasons. He also holds a degree in business from the University of Georgia. Despite suffering from a serious health setback in March 2022 when he underwent emergency surgery for an intestinal obstruction, Lanter continues to actively contribute to the film and television industry.