Matt McGorry Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Matthew David McGorry, professionally known as Matt McGorry, is an American actor, producer, activist, and writer. He is best known for portraying John Bennett in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black and Asher Millstone in the ABC legal drama How to Get Away with Murder.

He has also appeared in Archive 81, Uncorked, Good on Paper, Step Sisters, and Death of a Telemarketer.

Matt McGorry
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Real Name:	Matthew David McGorry
Stage Name:	Matt McGorry
Born:	April 12, 1986 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White (Irish and Ashkenazi Jewish descent)
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Judaism
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. McGorry
Siblings:	Craig McGorry
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Activist, Writer
Net Worth:	$3 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Matt McGorry was born on April 12, 1986, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. McGorry. Matt is of White ethnicity, with Irish ancestry from his father’s side and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage from his mother’s side. He practices Judaism.

He has one brother, Craig McGorry, a professional saxophonist. McGorry attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School before graduating from Emerson College in Boston in 2008. He began performing magic as a child and later became interested in bodybuilding and acting.

Career

Matt McGorry began his professional acting career with guest appearances in television series including One Life to Live, Person of Interest, Gossip Girl, Royal Pains, and Elementary. Before achieving success as an actor, he worked as a certified personal trainer, competitive bodybuilder, and fitness writer. His breakthrough came in 2013 when he was cast as correctional officer John Bennett in Netflix’s critically acclaimed series Orange Is the New Black, a role that brought him international recognition.

In 2014, McGorry landed another major role as Asher Millstone in How to Get Away with Murder, starring alongside Viola Davis. The series ran for six seasons and became one of the most successful legal dramas of its era.

He later appeared in films such as Uncorked, Good on Paper, Step Sisters, and Death of a Telemarketer, while also starring in the Netflix horror series Archive 81. Outside acting, McGorry is widely recognized for his advocacy on feminism, racial justice, and social equality, frequently using his platform to promote activism and community engagement.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mattmcgorry
• X (formerly Twitter): @MattMcGorry

Personal Life

Matt McGorry, 40 years old, is single. There are no verified public reports regarding any past long-term relationships or marriage, and he does not have any children.

Standing at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall, McGorry enjoys fitness, writing, reading, magic, and advocacy work. He is also known for supporting gender equality, racial justice, and other social causes through his public activism.

Net Worth

Matt McGorry has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $5 million USD. He has accumulated his wealth through his successful career as an actor, producer, activist, and writer.

His income is generated from television series, feature films, producing projects, endorsements, public appearances, speaking engagements, and other entertainment-related ventures.

Filmography

Films

• Thursday (2006)
• How He Fell in Love (2015)
• Ratter (2015)
• Step Sisters (2018)
• Uncorked (2020)
• Death of a Telemarketer (2020)
• Good on Paper (2021)

Television

• One Life to Live (2011)
• Person of Interest (2011)
• Gossip Girl (2012)
• Royal Pains (2012)
• Elementary (2013)
• Orange Is the New Black (2013–2015)
• How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020)
• Public Morals (2015)
• Archive 81 (2022)
• Big Shot (2022)

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