Matt Prokop Biography: Films, TV Series, Relationship, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings

 Matt Prokop, whose full name is Matthew Ray Prokop, is a former American actor known for his roles in Disney projects during the late 2000s and early 2010s, including the basketball prodigy Jimmie “The Rocket Man” Zara in “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” (2008) and the geeky filmmaker Josh Rosen in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Geek Charming” (2011).

A native of Victoria, Texas, he moved to Los Angeles at 16 to pursue acting, quickly landing guest spots on shows like “Hannah Montana” and “The Office” before achieving teen stardom in family-friendly comedies and films like “Furry Vengeance” (2010).

Profile

• Full Name: Matthew Ray Prokop
• Stage Name: Matt Prokop
• Born: July 29, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Victoria, Texas, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Former Actor, Producer
• Height: 178 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Tony Prokop and Debbie Prokop
• Siblings: Stephanie Prokop (sister)
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life And Education

Matt Prokop was born on July 29, 1990, in Victoria, Texas, USA. He was raised by his parents, Tony Prokop and Debbie Prokop. His ethnicity is American (mixed).

His religion is unknown. Growing up in a supportive family in Texas, Prokop developed an early interest in acting, influenced by his older sister Stephanie, who guided him toward pursuing performance opportunities.

He attended Howell Middle School and Memorial High School in Victoria, where he joined the school drama club and participated in events to showcase his talent, fostering his passion for the craft.

At age 16, he moved to Los Angeles to chase his dreams, balancing early auditions with any remaining education, though specific details on higher education or completion beyond high school remain private as he focused on his burgeoning career.

Career

Matt Prokop began his acting career in 2007 with guest appearances on popular TV shows like “Hannah Montana” and “The Office,” marking his entry into Hollywood after relocating to Los Angeles at 16. His breakthrough came in 2008 with the role of Jimmie “The Rocket Man” Zara in “High School Musical 3: Senior Year,” a high-profile Disney film that showcased his charisma alongside stars like Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

He followed this with roles in “Furry Vengeance” (2010) as the son of Brendan Fraser’s character and the lead in the Disney Channel movie “Geek Charming” (2011), opposite Sarah Hyland, adapting a novel about a high school romance.

Additional credits include guest spots on “Medium” (2009), “Good Luck Charlie” (2011), and “Modern Family” (2012) as Haley’s blind date, as well as films like “Conception” (2011), “Cougar Hunting” (2011), “Struck by Lightning” (2012), and “April Apocalypse” (2013).

Prokop also ventured into production with “See You in Valhalla” (2015), though he did not attend its premiere. His career ended after 2013 due to the 2014 restraining order, with no further industry involvement; as of 2025, he resides in South Texas and streams on Twitch, but has not returned to acting.

Social Media

Matt Prokop does not have social media.

Personal Life

Matt Prokop, 35, maintains a highly private personal life in South Texas, with no confirmed spouse or children. He previously dated actress Jemma McKenzie-Brown briefly in 2008 after working together on “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.”

From 2009 to 2014, he was in a four-year relationship with actress  Sarah Hyland, met on the set of “Geek Charming,” which ended amid allegations of physical and verbal abuse;  Sarah Hyland filed a temporary restraining order in August 2014, made permanent in October, citing incidents like choking and threats, leading to his exit from the industry. His height is 178 cm. Prokop keeps a low profile, focusing on personal matters away from public scrutiny.

Net Worth

Matt Prokop’s estimated net worth is $500,000. His wealth primarily derives from his acting roles in Disney films and TV appearances during the late 2000s and early 2010s, including earnings from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” and “Geek Charming,” along with production credits like “See You in Valhalla.”

Filmography

Television:

• Hannah Montana (2007) as Troy McCann (guest role)
• The Office (2007) as Guest role
• Medium (2009) as Kyle “K.C.” Covington (guest role)
• Good Luck Charlie (2011) as Guest role
• Modern Family (2012) as Haley’s blind date (guest role)
• Perception (2013) as Guest role

Film:

• Marked (2007) as Short film role
• High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) as Jimmie “The Rocket Man” Zara
• Furry Vengeance (2010) as Tyler Sanders
• Geek Charming (2011) as Josh Rosen
• Conception (2011) as Mark
• Cougar Hunting (2011) as Tyler
• Struck by Lightning (2012) as Supporting role
• April Apocalypse (2013) as Supporting role
• See You in Valhalla (2015) as Producer