Matt Boesenberg

Matt Boesenberg

Matt Boesenberg
Born Matthew Boesenberg
Melbourne, Australia
Occupation Actor
Years active 1997–present

Matt Boesenberg is an Australian TV and film actor. Matt is best known for his role as the notorious gangster, John "Snowy" Cutmore, which he plays in two of the Underbelly mini series (Underbelly: Razor and Underbelly: Squizzy).

Early career

Matt's career began in the theatre, with his first role in the Sydney-based PACT Centre for Emerging Artists production Madagaskar Lily.[1] He then moved onto the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) where he developed a passion for Shakespeare. He played the role of Banquo in Macbeth, and Ulysees in Troilus and Cressida. Matt was soon awarded a scholarship by the ATYP for his outstanding work and chose to travel to New York.[2]

On moving to New York from Australia in 1999, Matt studied with the Atlantic Theater Company (a school started by David Mamet and William H. Macy).[3] With renewed skills and vigour Matt returned to the ATYP for their commissioned work with Nick Enright, called Spurboard. This play was performed in conjunction with the Sydney Theatre Company and went on to tour country New South Wales.[3]

Keen to expand his horizons Matt travelled to Oxford, England, to study with the British American Drama Academy. There he furthered his skills with Shakespeare under the guidance of teachers such as John Barton (director), Jane Lapotaire and Alan Rickman.

Upon returning to Australia, Matt continued work in theatre, including roles in productions such as "Rebel Tour", a fictionalised account of the South African rebel tours[4] and "Prisoner of Love".[5] Matt also began to focus his talents on film and television.

Television & Film

Matt has appeared in many Australian dramas including Rush (2008 TV series), City Homicide, The Strip (Australian TV series), Blackjack, Stingers, All Saints (TV series) and Home and Away. He is well known for his roles in Satisfaction (TV series) (as Dougie), and in Carla Cametti PD where he was the hired hit man Sean Hamley.[6]

Matt has also had a number of roles in American productions. They include Knowing (film) (with Nicolas Cage), The Pacific (miniseries) (with James Badge Dale) and Invincible (2001 TV film) (with Billy Zane).[6]

Matt is best known for his work in the Australian television mini-series Underbelly: Razor, in which he portrayed notorious psychopath and standover man John "Snowy" Cutmore.[7] The series was screened on Australian television in August 2011. The premiere episode made Razor the highest rating drama in Australian history, surpassing the record set by Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities.[8] Matt's performance was critically acclaimed as "spot on".[7]

In the September 2011 edition of FHM Australia, Matt appeared as the joker from The Dark Knight (film) in a fashion shoot with a difference - where cast members of Underbelly: Razor were asked to channel their inner screen killer.[9]

Matt has just finished filming for the sixth series of Underbelly - Underbelly: Squizzy, where he stars in his reprisal of character "Snowy" Cutmore. Historically, "Snowy" Cutmore was the nemesis of Melbourne gangster Squizzy Taylor and this new installment to the Underbelly franchise, set in Australia between 1915 and 1927, tells the epic story of Squizzy Taylor's relentless quest for power, which ultimately made him the first superstar gangster of the 20th Century.[10] The series will be first screened on Australian television in early 2013.[10]

References

  1. ↑ The Sun-Herald, 26 January 1997 "Madagaskar Lily Review".
  2. ↑ The Daily Telegraph (Australia), 27 September 1998 "Actors get a leg up".
  3. 1 2 http://www.mattboesenberg.com, "Biography".
  4. ↑ The Age, 10 July 2006 "Arts Review – Rebel Tour".
  5. ↑ The Age, 7 February 2006 "Arts Review – Prisoner of Love".
  6. 1 2 The Internet Movie Database (IMDb), Matt Boesenberg at the Internet Movie Database.
  7. 1 2 The Vine, "Underbelly: Razor preview", 15 July 2011, http://www.thevine.com.au/entertainment/news/'underbelly-razor'-preview20110715.aspx
  8. ↑ Throng Media, "Underbelly: Razor sets new ratings records", 30 August 2011, accessed 6 December 2012, http://www.throng.com.au/2011/08/underbelly-razor-sets-new-ratings-records/
  9. ↑ FHM Australia, "Underbelly stars channel movie killers", accessed 10 August 2011, http://www.fhm.com.au/underbelly-stars-channel-movie-killers.htm
  10. 1 2 Channel 9, "COMING SOON - Underbelly Squizzy in 2013 on Nine", accessed 5 February 2013, http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8559857
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