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Matthew Fahey Biography

Birth Name:Matthew Fahey

Birth Place:New Britain, Connecticut, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Founded Auteur Legacy Productions and I-95 Pictures Production Company
  • Also volunteers with StarPaws Rescue to save dogs from being euthenized, provide treatment and find caring foster homes until adoption
  • Inspired by his Broadway-performing brother, he began acting in his childhood, leading to his film debut in "It Runs in the Family" (2003)․, followed by more roles in movies and TV
  • Quote: "As long as I am able to continue to act, be involved in the industry, and do what I love, I will be happy․"
  • Quote: "I am so grateful for all of my experiences and am excited for the future․"
  • Actor best recognized for his role as Ricky Schwartz in TV's "Awkward․"
  • Along with performing music, he also has a passion for photography

Awards

  • 2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actor 17-21: nominated
  • 2017Festival Prize-Best Actor: winner
  • 2017Best of the Fest-Best Actor: winner
  • 2017Best Actor-: nominated
  • 2019CIFF Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2021Jury Prize-Best Feature: nominated
  • 2021Jury Prize-Best of Horror: nominated