Matt Weinberg Biography: Net Worth, Age, Brother, Movies, Girlfriend, Parents, Awards, Ethnicity

Matthew Phillip Weinberg, professionally known as Matt Weinberg, is an American former child actor who earned recognition for his appearances in popular comedy films and television shows during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

He is most widely known for his memorable comedic role as Booger Spencer in the 2002 film The Hot Chick and for providing the voice of young Simba in the 2004 Disney animated feature The Lion King 1½.

Matt Weinberg
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Matthew Phillip Weinberg
Stage Name:	Matt Weinberg
Born:	13 July 1990 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Caucasian
Parents:	Larry Weinberg, and Dana Weinberg
Siblings:	Mike Weinberg
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Matt Weinberg first saw the light of day on July 13, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was raised in a creative environment by his parents, Larry Weinberg, a public relations executive, and Dana Weinberg, alongside his younger brother, Mike Weinberg, who also pursued a career as a child actor.

Growing up in the heart of the entertainment industry, he balanced his emerging screen career with specialized professional guidance, studying acting techniques under Marnie Cooper and training in dialects with coach Larry Moss. He is of Caucasian ethnicity, while his religious affiliation remains unknown.

Career

Matt Weinberg initiated his Hollywood career in the late 1990s, securing quick television bookings as a young child.

He achieved early industry recognition through recurring guest roles on prominent network television programs, including appearances on popular series like Ellen, Touched by an Angel, and ER.

His profile elevated significantly in 1999 when he was cast as Raymond in a memorable episode of the hit sitcom Friends, where his character went head-to-head with Matt LeBlanc‘s Joey Tribbiani for a soup commercial.

He soon expanded into major motion pictures, booking a minor part in the superhero feature X-Men (2000) and starring in the 3D short film Haunted Lighthouse (2003) for regional theme parks.

The young actor reached his definitive mainstream peak in 2002 when he was cast as the eccentric younger brother, Booger Spencer, in the Rob Schneider comedy film The Hot Chick.

This performance expanded his reach and led to a high-profile voice acting opportunity in 2004, where he successfully voiced the role of young Simba in Walt Disney’s animated release The Lion King 1½.

He completed his run of prominent film roles by portraying Kyle in the 2006 sports comedy feature The Benchwarmers.

Awards and nominations

• Young Artist Award Nomination for Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor (ER) — 2003

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @themattweinberg

Personal Life

Matt Weinberg, who is currently 35 years old and of an unknown height, has never been married and has no children.

He has successfully maintained a completely low-profile lifestyle since stepping away from his public-facing childhood acting career, keeping his private affairs, dating history, and any current relationships entirely confidential.

Net Worth

Matt Weinberg holds an estimated net worth of $1 million. This realistic financial standing was progressively established during his active decade as a prominent young actor, driven primarily by his salaries from major studio feature films like The Hot Chick and high-profile voiceover roles for major Disney properties.

Filmography

• Eli’s Theory (1999)
• Spooky House (2000)
• An American Daughter (2000)
• X-Men (2000)
• The Last Dance (2000)
• Dawg (2002)
• The Hot Chick (2002)
• Who’s Your Daddy? (2003)
• The Lion King 1½ (2004)
• The Benchwarmers (2006)