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Matt Farnsworth(I)

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Matt Farnsworth in Iowa (2005)
A tale of corruption in this independent drama from Director Matt Farnsworth
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Matt Farnsworth is an accomplished American filmmaker and entrepreneur with a diverse range of talents spanning filmmaking, public speaking, marketing, and writing. He first gained recognition for his feature film "IOWA," which quickly became a cult classic. The film was an official selection at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival and won the Best Picture Award at the Midwest Independent Film Festival. As the writer, producer, director, and lead actor in "IOWA," Farnsworth garnered a loyal following in the indie film scene and paved the way for its theatrical release.

Farnsworth also produced and directed the documentary-style film "Dying For Meth," which delves into the methamphetamine epidemic in the Midwestern United States. This 43-minute film received recognition at the Beverly Hills-based Prism Awards alongside prominent networks like CBS and NBC. In 2008, Farnsworth was deputized by the Police Athletics League and Shaquille O'Neal for his work in raising addiction prevention and awareness.

Known for his unorthodox approach to filmmaking, Farnsworth's work often elicits comparisons to notable directors such as David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino by publications like The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and NY Post. In addition to his success behind the camera, Farnsworth has appeared in various indie films and national TV shows as an actor.

Among his other achievements, Farnsworth is the writer, director, and producer of the popular slasher film "The Orphan Killer." This genre film and its iconic character have become iconic within the horror community. "The Orphan Killer" was an official selection of the Sitges Film Festival, where it was honored with the Antonio Margheriti Award. It was also an official selection of the San Sebastian Horror Film Festival. Farnsworth has expressed interest in rebooting the film in the future, further showcasing his commitment to storytelling and creative exploration.
BornAugust 16, 1975
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BornAugust 16, 1975
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    Known for

    Rosanna Arquette, John Savage, Matt Farnsworth, and Diane Foster in Iowa (2005)
    Iowa
    4.9
    • Esper Harte
    • 2005
    The Orphan Killer (2011)
    The Orphan Killer
    3.8
    • Officer Mike Hunt
    • 2011
    Dana Ashbrook and Tisha Campbell in The Last Place on Earth (2002)
    The Last Place on Earth
    5.9
    • Mark
    • 2002
    Dying for Meth
    7.5
    Video
    • Director
    • 2006

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    Actor



    • Bound X Blood: The Orphan Killer 2 (2019)
      Bound X Blood: The Orphan Killer 2
      4.7
      • 2019
    • The Orphan Killer (2011)
      The Orphan Killer
      3.8
      • Officer Mike Hunt
      • 2011
    • Rosanna Arquette, John Savage, Matt Farnsworth, and Diane Foster in Iowa (2005)
      Iowa
      4.9
      • Esper Harte
      • 2005
    • Katherine Heigl and Jeremy London in Descendant (2003)
      Descendant
      4.1
      • Keifer Hedgerow
      • 2003
    • Mark Holton in Gacy (2003)
      Gacy
      4.7
      Video
      • Stu
      • 2003
    • Catherine Bell, David James Elliott, and Tracey Needham in JAG (1995)
      JAG
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Helicopter Pilot
      • 2003
    • Dana Ashbrook and Tisha Campbell in The Last Place on Earth (2002)
      The Last Place on Earth
      5.9
      • Mark
      • 2002
    • Losing Grace (2001)
      Losing Grace
      5.3
      • Jordan Reed
      • 2001
    • Andrea Roth in Sous le masque d'un ange (2000)
      Sous le masque d'un ange
      4.3
      Video
      • Will
      • 2000
    • One World (1998)
      One World
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Boy #1 (as Matthew Farnsworth)
      • 2000
    • Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, and Happy in 7 à la maison (1996)
      7 à la maison
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Brett
      • 2000
    • Sorority (1999)
      Sorority
      5.6
      TV Short
      • Brad
      • 1999
    • Annie Potts and Lorraine Toussaint in Any Day Now (1998)
      Any Day Now
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Luke
      • 1999

    Director



    • Bound X Blood: The Orphan Killer 2 (2019)
      Bound X Blood: The Orphan Killer 2
      4.7
      • Director
      • 2019
    • The Orphan Killer (2011)
      The Orphan Killer
      3.8
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Dying for Meth
      7.5
      Video
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Rosanna Arquette, John Savage, Matt Farnsworth, and Diane Foster in Iowa (2005)
      Iowa
      4.9
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Poor Man's Dope
      8.0
      Short
      • Director
      • 2003

    Producer



    • The Orphan Killer (2011)
      The Orphan Killer
      3.8
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Dying for Meth
      7.5
      Video
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Rosanna Arquette, John Savage, Matt Farnsworth, and Diane Foster in Iowa (2005)
      Iowa
      4.9
      • producer
      • 2005
    • Poor Man's Dope
      8.0
      Short
      • producer
      • 2003

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    Iowa
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    • Alternative name
      • Matthew Farnsworth
    • Born
      • August 16, 1975
      • St. Charles, Illinois, USA

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      Was unable to accept a title role in the TNT series Witchblade due to a conflict of scheduling while screen testing for the role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars for George Lucas.

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