Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American actor Matt Lanter.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Matthew MacKendree Lanter is an American actor and model. He gained fame by playing Liam Court in The CW's teen drama series 90210, a spin-off of the 1990s Fox series Beverly Hills, 90210. He also appeared in films such as Disaster Movie, WarGames: The Dead Code, Sorority Row, Vampires Suck, The Roommate, and Pitch Perfect 3. He is the voice of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. From 2016 to 2018, he starred as Wyatt Logan, a time traveler, in the NBC series Timeless. In 2021, Lanter portrayed George Hutchence in the Netflix superhero series Jupiter's Legacy.
It's so interesting how much a bad kiss can ruin a date.
I did some background work for a movie called 'Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius' in Atlanta and got bit by the bug. That was it. I saved a few thousand dollars and packed up my car. I had hoped that I would start working just doing some modeling stuff or something while I studied acting. I thought I could support myself that way.
I love dreaming!
If I wasn't an actor, I probably would've tried to get a job with the Braves.
I wrestled in high school, so I actually have a bit of a base in grappling.
My wife and I were talking about '90210,' and we were kind of joking around about how many girls I've kissed on the show, and we got lost at, like, 25. That's a lot! I can't say that I haven't enjoyed most of them.
I prepare for auditions differently depending on what it is - what the material is, what the project is, who I'm reading for.
I remember watching 'Quantum Leap' when I was a kid with my family, so I think that's fun and nostalgic.
I do think 'The Notebook' is a darn good movie.
A lot of people might gawk at it, but I really love 'Revenge of the Sith' because of what happens to Anakin.
I believe in the Bible, and I believe in Jesus. It's a big part of my life.
I'm really bad at memorizing, so that's one of my big struggles in an audition setting, with the lines.
Six months after I moved to L.A., I booked the ABC pilot 'Commander-in-Chief' with Geena Davis. I played her son.
I'm adamant about recycling in my house, and I'm always making sure to turn off the lights.
I was in the final running for the Zac Efron role in 'High School Musical.'
I love the magic of movies and television, and I always have since I was kid.
I'm a bit of a gadget freak.
Soft lips are big for me. Not a whole lot of lip gloss. You don't want your first good kiss to taste like strawberry shortcake!
I would love to go to the Last Supper and become a fly on the wall to hear what was said and see what went on.
I went through a phase where I watched 'Jurassic Park' every day for about 13 or 14 days after school when I was young.
I don't really like the word 'religion.' To me, that's like rules and regulations and paying money to send up prayers. That kind of all weirds me out, honestly.
Voice acting is very creative, especially 'Star Wars' voice acting, because there's so much you have to imagine.
For an actor, to be able to do something different and fun every week is an incredible treat.
I'm an actor because of movies like 'Indiana Jones' and 'Jurassic Park.'
There are so many possibilities of life out there that an alien doesn't have to have green, long tentacles. They can be very similar to us.
I don't feel guilty about it, but I love me some 'Modern Family.'
Sometimes actors can be super sensitive!
If someone is going to give me a job looking younger than I am, I'm not going to turn it down. There are worst problems to have.
Film, you get to go to other locations and live the culture for a little while. You also form a strong bond with your cast, which is a lot of fun. Plus, you only have to live with the character for a couple months at a time.
The moment our daughter was lifted up and we laid eyes on her was incredible.
I honestly try not to eat a whole lot of fast food, so it wouldn't kill me to drop it all together.
I'm fascinated by beautiful scenery and what we have here on this Earth.
I'm a huge sci-fi geek, and I also really get into all of the alien shows on the History Channel where you see air force pilots talking about UFOs - I love that stuff.
I feel like sarcasm is important in a relationship.
Let's face it: 'Twilight' is kind of an easy thing to make fun of.
I'm an outdoorsy person. I really enjoy the hiking in L.A.
I want someone that I can have fun with and laugh with. I love to laugh, and I'm really sarcastic, so it's important that she can take a joke. I think if you are going to be with someone for a while, you really need someone you can let loose with and let go of all the stress of the day.
I do love history. I loved learning about wars and things in school.
I would also love to visit the Asian countries soon.
It's a high honor to be a part of the Star Wars universe and such a long running show. Our talented writers, animators and cast of voice actors have made The Clone Wars truly unique. And of course we wouldn't have hit 100 episodes had it not been for our incredibly dedicated fans who make this possible!
I don't want to get too much into my personal relationships but I will say I am actually doing the single thing right now. I want someone that I can have fun with and laugh with. I love to laugh and I'm really sarcastic, so it's important that she can take a joke. I think if you are going to be with someone for a while you really need someone you can let loose with and let go of all the stress of the day.
A real man wouldn't lay a finger on a woman. He treats his partner with respect, love and support. Men are physically stronger and have no place abusing that power. Everyone has problems, and arguments happen, but that's when a real man uses his intelligence to talk it out.
Leaving high school. It's sad and you're going to miss all your friends. You're going to miss your life and you've been doing that for the past four years, and it's comfortable. But now, there's something possibly bigger on the horizon, just new and fresh and exciting. I think we all kind of felt like that.