Matt Prokop

Matthew Ray Prokop (born July 29, 1990) is an American former actor who is known for his roles as Jimmie "The Rocket Man" Zara in the Disney film High School Musical 3: Senior Year and Josh Rosen in the Disney Channel Original Movie Geek Charming (2011).

Early life Prokop was born in Victoria, Texas, His first acting job was a brief appearance on Hannah Montana in 2007, followed by a walk-on role on The Office.

He guest starred on Medium (2009) as Kyle "K.C." Covington for one episode. Prokop landed a role in Furry Vengeance (2010), as Tyler Sanders, the son of Dan Sanders (Brendan Fraser), and he played the role of Josh Rosen in the Disney Channel's Geek Charming (2011), based on author Robin Palmer's novel.

In 2012, he appeared in an episode of Modern Family, opposite then girlfriend and series regular Sarah Hyland. His last acting credit was in the 2013 film April Apocalypse, with his last three film roles being in films starring Hyland. He was also a producer of the 2015 film See You in Valhalla, which also starred Hyland and was produced before she broke up with Prokop. However, Prokop was legally disallowed from attending the film's premiere due to Hyland's protection order against him that took effect six months before the film's release (described further below).

Personal life and legal issues Prokop dated his Geek Charming co-star Sarah Hyland for four years until August 2014, when she left him and filed a domestic violence temporary restraining order against him for physically and verbally abusing her throughout their four-year relationship. In October 2014, a permanent restraining order was granted, and Prokop has not worked in the entertainment industry since.

2024 arrest On May 18, 2024, Prokop was arrested for alleged aggravated assault against his girlfriend following a public incident in his hometown at Victoria, Texas, and for resisting arrest. He was released on bond shortly after.

2025 arrest On December 24, 2025, Prokop was arrested for violating bond conditions, and evading and resisting arrest. On December 31, an additional charge of possession or promotion of child pornography was added. Overall, he was charged with two felonies and four misdemeanor charges, including one count of a violation of bond. As of January 10, 2026, he is being held at the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office Jail in Victoria County, Texas without bail.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2007 Marked Zack Short film An Angel Named Billy Zack 2008 Green Flash Cameron (Young) High School Musical 3: Senior Year Jimmie "Rocket Man" Zara 2010 Furry Vengeance Tyler Sanders Monster Heroes Pretty Jonas Stein I Owe My Life to Corbin Bleu Cool Guy Short film 2011 Conception J.T. Cougar Hunting Tyler Geek Charming Josh Rosen Television film 2012 Struck By Lightning Dwayne Michaels 2013 April Apocalypse Tommy Direct-to-video 2015 See You in Valhalla Producer

Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Hannah Montana Troy McCann Episode: "Schooly Bully"The Office Underaged Kid #3 Episode: "Cocktails" 2009 In the Motherhood Luke Medium Kyle "K.C." Covington Episode: "Once in a Lifetime" 2011 Good Luck Charlie Evan Episode: "L.A.R.P. in the Park" 2012 Modern Family Ethan Episode: "Disneyland" 2013 Perception Ian Vetter Episode: "Defective"

Discography Year Title Other artist(s) Album 2008 "Senior Year Spring Musical" Ashley Tisdale High School Musical 3: Senior Year "We're All in This Together" High School Musical 3 cast High School Musical 3: Senior Year "High School Musical" High School Musical 3 cast High School Musical 3: Senior Year