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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/matt-lanter">Matthew Mackendree "Matt" Lanter</a> was born on April 1, 1983, in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio. He is an American <a href="/biography/matt-lanter">actor</a>, voice actor, and former model. In 1991, when he was eight years old, his family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. His parents, Joseph Hayes Lanter and Jana Kay Lanter, have two children—Matt and his older sister, Kara. Lanter's ancestry includes English, Polish, Scottish, Austrian, and German roots.</p>

<p>During high school, Lanter was active in sports, participating in football, baseball, and golf. He also worked briefly as a batboy for the Atlanta Braves baseball team. He graduated from Collins Hill High School in 2001. While he was a senior, his parents divorced. He went on to study sports business at the University of Georgia but eventually decided to pursue a career in acting, prompting his move to Los Angeles. His grandfather, Kenley Lanter, was a survivor of the USS Indianapolis sinking during World War II.</p>

<h2>Introduction to Entertainment and Modeling</h2>
<p>In 2004, Matt Lanter participated in Bravo’s reality television show "Manhunt: The Search for America’s Most Gorgeous Male Model." Although he did not win the competition, his appearance helped launch his acting career. Shortly after, he secured a role as Nick on Fox’s supernatural drama series <em>Point Pleasant</em>. He also guest-starred on the popular medical drama <em>Grey’s Anatomy</em>.</p>

<h2>Early Acting Roles and Career Growth</h2>
<p>In 2005, Lanter landed a regular role as Horace Calloway on ABC’s political drama <em>Commander in Chief</em>. After the show was canceled, he went on to play the lead role of <a href="/biography/zack-conroy">Zach Conroy</a> in the 2008 TV movie <em>The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream</em>. That same year, Lanter starred in the parody comedy film <em>Disaster Movie</em> as Will, alongside <a href="/biography/kim-kardashian">Kim Kardashian</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_Lachey">Vanessa Minnillo</a>, and <a href="/biography/carmen-electra">Carmen Electra</a>. Despite its high-profile cast, the film received negative reviews and underperformed at the box office.</p>

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<h2>Breakthrough with “90210”</h2>
<p>In 2009, Lanter achieved broader recognition when he joined The CW series <em>90210</em> as Liam Court. He quickly gained a fan following and was promoted to series regular in the show's second season. His portrayal of the brooding and mysterious teen became a defining role in his early television career.</p>

<h2>Voice Acting and “Star Wars” Franchise</h2>
<p>Lanter’s most prominent voice acting role began in 2008 when he was cast as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader">Anakin Skywalker</a> in the animated film <em>Star Wars: The Clone Wars</em>, a major expansion of the Star Wars universe. The film grossed over $69 million worldwide. Following the film’s success, he continued to voice <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader">Anakin</a> in the television series of the same name, which ran from 2008 to 2020. He also reprised the role in other Star Wars projects, including <em>Star Wars Rebels</em> and <em>Tales of the Jedi</em>, making his voice work a central part of his career portfolio.</p>

<h2>Film Projects and “Vampires Suck”</h2>
<p>In 2010, Lanter starred in the comedy parody film <em>Vampires Suck</em>, playing Edward Sullen, a spoof of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Cullen">Edward Cullen</a> from the <em>Twilight</em> saga. The film, though critically panned, gained attention for its satirical take on vampire-themed movies and demonstrated Lanter’s range in comedic roles.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Matt Lanter married his longtime girlfriend Angela Stacy on June 14, 2013, after dating for over four years. The couple has expressed mutual happiness and stability in their relationship. As of 2016, Lanter’s estimated net worth was approximately $2 million, largely owing to his work in television and as a voice actor in the Star Wars franchise.</p>

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