Matt James Clifton was born 22nd of November 1986, into a small country town of Tullamore, New South Wales, Australia.Performing in many stage shows within the local community and also competing at regional levels. Here he won an award for 'Best New Talent' at the regional Theaters.Upon graduation Matt ventured to the shores of Sydney to embark on a journey towards his dreams in acting. He landed a number of TV commercials, some including 'Samsung Mobile', 'Netflix', and 'Nutri-Grain'. Also making guest appearances on an ABC Kids show, 'Blue Water High'. Matt's first small break was to be when he secured Lead Host on 'Kidz Biz' but remorsefully turned down the role when given the chance to move to Hollywood.