Matthew Lawrence's Real Name: Matthew William Lawrence

Quick answer: The actor is known professionally as Matthew Lawrence. Encyclopedia.com and TV Guide independently give the name Matthew William Lawrence. TV Guide lists Abington, Pennsylvania, as his birthplace. Encyclopedia.com dates the birth to February 11, 1980, in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Real name and early life

Independent publishers identify him under the professional name Matthew Lawrence and give the longer name Matthew William Lawrence. Encyclopedia.com dates the birth to February 11, 1980, in Abington, Pennsylvania, and says he is the brother of actors Joey Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence, later attended the University of Southern California, and also worked under the shorter name Matt Lawrence. TV Guide independently lists the birth name as Matthew William Lawrence, the birthplace as Abington, Pennsylvania, and says his brothers are the actors Joey and Andrew Lawrence.

Career highlights

TV Guide says he is known for his role as Jack Hunter on Boy Meets World and the film Mrs. Doubtfire, and records that he performed with his brother Joey at the 1986 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Encyclopedia.com independently lists Jack Hunter on Boy Meets World, Christopher "Chris" Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), earlier series work including Dynasty, Sara, Gimme a Break!, Drexell's Class, Walter & Emily, SuperHuman Samurai Syber-Squad, Bringing Up Jack, and Brotherly Love, earlier film work including Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) and Pulse (1988), later film work including The Hot Chick (2002) and Cheats (2002), and Young Artist Award nominations including one in 1995 for Mrs. Doubtfire and later nominations for Brotherly Love. Encyclopedia.com also lists earlier television movies including the title role in David (1988), later Disney work including Angels in the Endzone (1997), Horse Sense (1999), and Jumping Ship (2001), and later series appearances on CSI: Miami. Encyclopedia.com also lists early Blossom appearances as a young Joey, later television movies including Joshua's Heart, Daddy, The Summer My Father Grew Up, and With a Vengeance, TV Guide independently records a string of Young Artist Award nominations in the same period, along with a 2016 festival award for best supporting actor.

Name notes for searchers

People looking up Matthew Lawrence, Matt Lawrence, or Matthew William Lawrence are looking for the same actor, including the television and later film work most often associated with his name. Encyclopedia.com also notes that he appeared in public-service campaigns including The More You Know. Search traffic often uses the professional name Matthew Lawrence in many later lookups.