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Matt Frewer

Matt Frewer - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 04, 1958
Age68
BirthplaceWashington, D.C., United States
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Matt Frewer's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPlaying Max Headroom in the 1980s TV series and commercials; roles in 'Watchmen' (2009), 'Orphan Black,' 'The Knick,' and 'Eureka.'

Intro

Matt Frewer is a Canadian-American actor, singer, and comedian, widely recognized for his portrayal of the satirical artificial intelligence character Max Headroom in the 1980s. He has appeared in numerous television series, films, and voice acting roles across a four-decade career.

Early Life & Background

Matt Frewer was born in Washington, D.C., but raised in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of Gillian Anne and Captain Frederick Charlesley Frewer, a Royal Canadian Navy officer. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in England.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Max Headroom in the television movie, series, and various commercials
  • Featured in 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' (1989)
  • Starred in 'Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace' (1996)
  • Appeared in 'Watchmen' (2009) as Moloch the Mystic
  • Recurring roles in TV series such as 'Orphan Black,' 'Eureka,' 'The Knick,' and 'Altered Carbon'
  • Notable work as a voice actor in 'Batman: The Animated Series' and 'The Incredible Hulk'

Trivia

  • Frewer's character Max Headroom became an iconic figure in 1980s pop culture.
  • He holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada.
  • Frewer's distinctive voice led to numerous voice acting roles in animation and video games.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Matt Frewer?

Matt Frewer is 68 years old.

When was Matt Frewer born?

Matt Frewer was born the 4 January 1958.

Where is Matt Frewer from?

Washington, D.C., United States.

On His Birth-Day

About January 4th, 1958, in brief:

  • Historical events: Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, re-entered Earth's atmosphere on January 4, 1958, after nearly three months in orbit. Its re-entry marked the end of a significant milestone in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
  • Day of the week: January 4th, 1958 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors
  • #1 UK song: It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty
  • Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 4th, 1958.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Frewer
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001242/