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Matt Caplan

American actor

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About Matt Caplan

Matt Caplan was an American singer and voice actor.

Matt Caplan is an American actor and musician in the theatre.

Career Matt Caplan has released two studio albums and a single.

Caplan has appeared on Broadway in Rent as Mark Cohen, in the revival of South Pacific and in High Fidelity. He has also been featured in the films Across the Universe and Painting Abby Long, and on the television show New Amsterdam.

Caplan originated the role of Tunny in the stage adaptation of Green Day's American Idiot, which premiered at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley, California in September 2009. The show ended its run in Berkeley on November 15, 2009, and the role of Tunny was taken over by Stark Sands when the show moved to Broadway.

Caplan appeared in the original cast of the new Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, in many roles, among them, school bully Flash Thompson. He was also the understudy for Peter Parker/Spider-Man. After many delays and changes to the show, it officially opened June 14, 2011. Caplan exited the show January 29, 2012 and was replaced by Matthew Wilkas. After returning to cover Peter Parker/Spider-Man multiple times throughout 2012, he returned to the production officially on November 13, 2012, replacing Matthew James Thomas as the alternate for the role. He performed twice a week in place of lead actor Reeve Carney, until December 2 when Jake Epstein stepped into the part on December 4.

Aside from his roles on Broadway, Caplan has also done voice-over in English dubs of anime at NYAV Post.

Personal life Matt Caplan was born in New York and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In high school, he studied theater at the Governor's School for the Arts, a magnet school in Virginia. As an adult, he returned to New York City to pursue an acting career. Caplan was previously married to actor Karen Olivo. He has been married to actress Rebecca Mozo since October 2016 and they currently reside in Los Angeles.

Acting career

Theatre Year Production Role Notes 2002 Rent Mark Cohen Performances: Broadway (2002-August 6, 2006) 2006 High Fidelity Guy with MohawkBarryRob Performances: Broadway (Dec 07, 2006 - Dec 17, 2006) 2008 South Pacific Bob McCafferyProfessor Performances: Broadway (Apr 03, 2008 - Aug 22, 2010) 2009 American Idiot Tunny Original Berkeley Cast 2011 Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Flash Thompson/EnsemblePeter Parker/Spider-Man Performances: Broadway (June 4, 2011 – January 29, 2012, November 13, 2012 – December 2, 2012)

Television New Amsterdam - Terry Walters (2008) NCIS - Marine Private Paul 'McCartney' Patterson (2012) Taken Away - Johnny (2014)

Film Across the Universe - Dorm Buddy (2007) The Machine Girl - Takeshi (English dub) (2008)

Anime/Animation Ah! My Goddess - Keiichi Morisato Gokusen - Takeshi Noda Huntik: Secrets & Seekers - Lok Lambert (Season 2) Kurokami: The Animation - Raiga Midori Days - Seiji Sawamura Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart - Takizawa Samurai Deeper Kyo - Maki Shaman King - Faust VIII Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos - Baiken Shishito, Iori Miyamoto, Souji Okita

Musical career

Studio albums Matt Caplan (2001) Overtones (2004)

Singles Odd Evensong (2009)

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Important facts

Born
New York
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Governor's School for the Arts

Family & relationships

Spouse
Karen Olivo
Spouse
Rebecca Mozo

Frequently asked questions

Who was Matt Caplan?

American actor

When was Matt Caplan born?

Matt Caplan was born in New York.

What was Matt Caplan's occupation?

Matt Caplan was a singer and voice actor.

What nationality was Matt Caplan?

Matt Caplan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matt Caplan

· Wikidata: Q6788437

· DBpedia: Matt Caplan

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