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Matthew James
Actor
Born and raised in Long Island New York, Matthew James moved to Manhattan to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute. After years of honing his craft in NYC he ventured out to Los Angeles. In Hollywood Matt landed the crucial role of Merl on the hit show Angel. After two seasons on Angel, he appeared on NYPD Blue. In 2001 he landed the key role of the Dude in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. After doing several Independent films Matthew started writing his own movies. His current project is an offbeat love story set in Los Angeles called Nipples and Palm Trees in which he wrote and stars in is now streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Doug Jackson
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Who is Matthew James?+
Matthew James is an American actor and screenwriter who moved from New York to Los Angeles to pursue his career after studying at the Lee Strasberg Institute.
What is Matthew James known for?+
He is recognized for his role as Merl on the television series Angel and for playing the character of the Dude in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
What kind of work does Matthew James make?+
His career encompasses television drama and comedy acting, as well as writing and producing independent projects like Nipples and Palm Trees.
