Matt Austin
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Matt Austin is a Canadian actor who is known for his role as Green Ranger (later Blue Ranger, then Red Ranger in the "Power Rangers Operation Overdrive" "Once A Ranger" team-up story arc) and Bridge Carson in the American TV series "Power Rangers: S.P.D.
". In addition to his acting skills, he is also a writer, musician, and filmmaker.
account, production has ceased due to the funding not being put together.
Austin's "Power Rangers" character, Bridge, displays a particular fondness for buttered toast by wiggling the fingers on his right hand and uttering the word "buttery" as he does so. This reference stems from Austin's own fondness for Indian buttered chicken. His character also wears gloves on his hands due to his inability to control his powers, though in reality, the gloves are used to conceal the tattoo that Matt has on his hands
Canada’s Alliance Releasing has picked up worldwide rights to Don't You Forget About Me
, a 75-minute documentary centered on late filmmaker John Hughes starring and directed by Austin. It chronicles Austin’s recent road trip to the suburbs of Illinois, where he attempted to track down Hughes, who at that point had not written or directed a movie in more than a decade. The project features interviews with Ally Sheedy
, Judd Nelson
, Mia Sara, Kelly LeBrock
and Andrew McCarthy
.
Austin was born in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. He is Jewish.
Power Rangers: S.P.D.
Power Rangers S.P.D. is the 2005 incarnation of the Power Rangers television series, adapted from the Super Sentai series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. It is also the title for the Korean dub of Dekaranger in South Korea, whose logo is similar to the American series. S.P.D...
". In addition to his acting skills, he is also a writer, musician, and filmmaker.
Life and career
Austin communicates frequently with the Power Rangers fanbase, and was a guest at Power Morphicon in June 2007, where he interviewed guests and shot footage of the interviews with his own camera. Recently, he revealed plans to make a documentary on the Power Rangers fandom called MOR-FAN-ONIMAL. But now according to his TwitterTwitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
account, production has ceased due to the funding not being put together.
Austin's "Power Rangers" character, Bridge, displays a particular fondness for buttered toast by wiggling the fingers on his right hand and uttering the word "buttery" as he does so. This reference stems from Austin's own fondness for Indian buttered chicken. His character also wears gloves on his hands due to his inability to control his powers, though in reality, the gloves are used to conceal the tattoo that Matt has on his hands
Canada’s Alliance Releasing has picked up worldwide rights to Don't You Forget About Me
Don't You Forget About Me (2009 film)
Don't You Forget About Me is a 2009 Canadian documentary film about screenwriter, director, and producer John Hughes. Directed by Matt Austin, and named after the 1985 hit song by Simple Minds...
, a 75-minute documentary centered on late filmmaker John Hughes starring and directed by Austin. It chronicles Austin’s recent road trip to the suburbs of Illinois, where he attempted to track down Hughes, who at that point had not written or directed a movie in more than a decade. The project features interviews with Ally Sheedy
Ally Sheedy
Alexandra Elizabeth "Ally" Sheedy is an American film and stage actress, as well as the author of two books. She is best known for her roles in the Brat Pack films The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire.-Early life:...
, Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Judd Asher Nelson is an American actor. He is best known for being a member of the "Brat Pack" in the mid-1980s; and for his roles as John Bender in The Breakfast Club, Alec Newbary in St...
, Mia Sara, Kelly LeBrock
Kelly LeBrock
Kelly LeBrock is an American actress and model. Her acting debut was in The Woman in Red co-starring with comedian Gene Wilder. She also starred in the film Weird Science, directed by John Hughes.-Early life:...
and Andrew McCarthy
Andrew McCarthy
Andrew Thomas McCarthy is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the 1980s films St. Elmo's Fire, Mannequin, Weekend at Bernie's, Pretty in Pink, and Less Than Zero, and more recently for his role in the television shows Lipstick Jungle, White Collar and Royal Pains.-Career:McCarthy...
.
Austin was born in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He is Jewish.
Film
- Don't You Forget About MeDon't You Forget About Me (2009 film)Don't You Forget About Me is a 2009 Canadian documentary film about screenwriter, director, and producer John Hughes. Directed by Matt Austin, and named after the 1985 hit song by Simple Minds...
(2009) - Date MovieDate MovieDate Movie is a 2006 American parody film, which was directed and written by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, two of the writers of the first Scary Movie. Much of the story line was based on that of the well-known romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Meet The Fockers...
(2006) .... Fireman - This Town's Called Crash (2005)
- A Separate PeaceA Separate PeaceA Separate Peace is a novel by John Knowles. Based on his earlier short story "Phineas", it was Knowles' first published novel and became his best-known work.-Plot summary:...
(2004) (TV) .... Rach - Denied (2004) .... Merrick
- Dawn of the Dead (2004 film)Dawn of the Dead (2004 film)Dawn of the Dead is a 2004 horror film directed by Zack Snyder in his directorial debut. It is a remake of George A. Romero's 1978 film of the same name and stars Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, and Jake Weber. The film depict a handful of human survivors living in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin shopping mall...
(2004) .... EMS Technician - Credit Role (2004) .... Himself
- Bar Life (2003) .... Guy
- Autobiography of an Insect (2003) .... Alex
- Talk Salo (2002) .... Aaron
- If Wishes Were Horses (2002) .... Toby
- Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot (2001) (TV) .... Joseph Patrick Kennedy II
- ReleaseRelease- Media :* Film release, the public distribution of a film* Legal release, a legal instrument* News release, a communication directed at the news media* Software release life cycle, the public distribution of software code and support materials...
(2001) .... Young Man - Coming to TermsComing to TermsComing to Terms is the first studio album from American rock band Carolina Liar. It was released on May 19, 2008.- Track listing :# "I'm Not Over" – 3:23# "Coming To Terms" – 3:29# "Last Night" – 3:50# "Show Me What I'm Looking For" – 4:02...
(2000) .... Damian - Broke Body Saints (2000) .... Malcolm
TV Work
- "Aaron StoneAaron StoneAaron Stone is a live-action, single-camera adventure series created by Bruce Kalish. Originally broadcast with the launch of Disney XD on February 13, 2009...
" (Guest) (2010) TV Series .... Secret Service Agent - "Taste Buds" (2008) TV Series
- "Power Rangers: Operation OverdrivePower Rangers: Operation OverdrivePower Rangers Operation Overdrive is an American television program, the fifteenth installment in the Power Rangers franchise based on the Super Sentai series GoGo Sentai Boukenger, which is also the thirtieth entry and anniversary of that franchise. It premiered on February 26, 2007...
" (Guest) (2007) TV Series .... Bridge Carson/Red SPD Ranger - "This Is WonderlandThis Is WonderlandThis Is Wonderland was a Canadian television series which aired on CBC Television. The series is a legal drama with comedic elements, or a comedy-drama. It was created by playwright George F...
"- Episode #3.13 (2006) .... Daniel McDonald
- "Power Rangers: S.P.D.Power Rangers: S.P.D.Power Rangers S.P.D. is the 2005 incarnation of the Power Rangers television series, adapted from the Super Sentai series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. It is also the title for the Korean dub of Dekaranger in South Korea, whose logo is similar to the American series. S.P.D...
" (2005) TV Series .... Bridge Carson/Green,Blue SPD Ranger - "Queer as FolkQueer as Folk (US TV series)Queer as Folk is an American and Canadian television series co-production, produced by Showtime and Temple Street Productions, which was based on the British series of the same name, created by Russell T Davies...
"- Episode #3.8 (2003) .... Hustler #1
- "SpynetSpynetSpynet is a CBC Television children's show, which features Sam, played by Kim Schraner, as a spy operative for a fictional Canadian spy agency, the National Espionage Task-Force . It started as an ultra-low budget segment, of short length, but has increased modestly in budget and length, to its...
" (2002) TV Series .... Cypher - "Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science" (1997) TV Series
- "Street CentsStreet CentsStreet Cents is a teen-themed newsmagazine TV series that originally aired on CBC Television between 1989 and 2006. It was one of a few shows focused on consumer and media awareness for young people. The series was created by producer John Nowlan. He cites Britain's Pocket Money as one of the...
" (1989) TV Series
Composer
- LabouLabouLabou is an independent movie produced by Sheri Bryant and written and directed by Greg Aronowitz released by MGM on 5/19/09. Greg Aronowitz was heavily involved with Power Rangers: S.P.D. and directed many of the episodes...
(2006) (song: "Without You I'm A Mess") - "Power Rangers: S.P.D.Power Rangers: S.P.D.Power Rangers S.P.D. is the 2005 incarnation of the Power Rangers television series, adapted from the Super Sentai series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. It is also the title for the Korean dub of Dekaranger in South Korea, whose logo is similar to the American series. S.P.D...
" (2005/I) TV Series (song: "Me") - Jacob Two-Two Meet the Dinosaur (song: "Dinosaur,Dinosaur")
Director
- Don't You Forget About MeDon't You Forget About Me (2009 film)Don't You Forget About Me is a 2009 Canadian documentary film about screenwriter, director, and producer John Hughes. Directed by Matt Austin, and named after the 1985 hit song by Simple Minds...
(2009) - JimmyJimmyJimmy is a diminutive form of the given name James which may refer to:-Media and entertainment:* "Jimmy" , by M.I.A.* Jimmy * Jimmy * "The Jimmy", a Seinfeld episode* Jimmy, a stage musical about Jimmy Walker...
(2006)