Matthew Shaffer

Matthew Shaffer was born on May 04, 1978 in USA. Matthew Shaffer's big-screen debut came with Mona Lisa Smile directed by Mike Newell in 2003, strarring Dancer (uncredited). Matthew Shaffer is known for Twinkle Time directed by David Fickas, Alitzah stars as Twinkle and Matthew Shaffer as Zeke Zebra. The upcoming new movie Matthew Shaffer plays is Twinkle Time which will be released on Nov 01, 2009.

Matthew Shaffer was born in Canon City, Colorado. His family moved to Torrance, California in 1987 and he began training in Theatre and Dance. Matthew and his sister performed with several children's theatre companies in and around the Hollywood area. In 1993 he attended the Orange County High School of the Arts where he continued his training.Upon graduation, Matthew accepted a full apprenticeship to the renowned dance company, Giordano Dance Chicago. For three seasons he toured the USA and Europe as a principal in the company. While in Chicago he also performed in several stage productions at the Chicago Theatre and with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.In 1999, Matthew moved to New York City to continue his training. While in New York, he worked on Broadway, in the Ensemble at Radio City Music Hall, Off-Broadway in Tess' Last Night, and in several pre-Broadway workshops and benefits.In 2004, Matthew returned to Los Angeles where he now lives and works.