Matthew Fox (b. 1966)

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Biography

Matthew Chandler Fox is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Charlie Salinger on Party of Five (1994–2000) and Jack Shephard on the drama series Lost (2004–2010), the latter of which earned him Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Fox has also performed in feature films, including We Are Marshall (2006), Vantage Point (2008), Alex Cross (2012), Emperor (2012) and Bone Tomahawk (2015).

Timeline

The story of Matthew Fox, told in moments.

1994 Event

Cast as Charlie Salinger on Party of Five. The show runs for six seasons. He's the responsible older brother holding a family together after their parents die. It's a steady gig, not a star turn.

Was Party of Five a steady gig or a stepping stone? Did playing the responsible older brother feel familiar? Were six seasons enough to learn what you needed?

2004 Event

Lost premieres on ABC. He plays Jack Shephard, a spinal surgeon stranded on a mysterious island. The pilot costs $14 million. Twenty-three million people watch it. For the next six years, he's the reluctant leader of television's most debated show.

Did Jack Shephard feel like a character or a calling? Was Lost the most debated show because of the mysteries or the characters? What did six years as television's reluctant leader teach you?

2012 Life

Stars in Alex Cross opposite Tyler Perry. It underperforms. He steps back from acting almost entirely afterward. Rarely gives interviews. Lives in Oregon. The disappearance is so complete that fans wonder if it's deliberate.

Was stepping back from acting deliberate? Does living in Oregon feel like escape or peace? Is the disappearance from Hollywood the role of a lifetime?