Matt McGorry

Matt McGorry (born April 12, 1986 in Manhattan, New York) is an American actor, fitness professional, and outspoken social activist. Raised in Chelsea, he began performing as a child—first doing magic on the street—and attended New York’s prestigious Fiorello LaGuardia High School, then graduated from Emerson College in Boston in 2008 +15+15+15. Before launching his acting career, he worked as a competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer, ranking in the top‑50 nationally in deadlift and even training Victoria’s Secret models and actors IMDb+3+3BrainyQuote+3.

He gained widespread recognition for portraying John Bennett on Orange Is the New Black (2013–2015), followed by his role as Asher Millstone on How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020) BrainyQuote+10+10IMDb+10. Besides his on‑screen achievements, McGorry is known for his passionate advocacy for feminism, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and prison reform. He has contributed essays to outlets like Huffington Post and regularly speaks on platforms supporting movements such as #HeForShe. He is also co‑founder of Inspire Justice, and a member of White People 4 Black Lives TIME+2+2S.H.E. Summit+2.

Through interviews and public commentary, Matt McGorry has offered insightful reflections on fitness, career anxieties, and activism. One quote stands out from BrainyQuote: “The mind is the most important part of achieving any fitness goal. Mental change always comes before physical change.” +9BrainyQuote+9A-Z Quotes+9. He also observed candidly: “I had a lot of nerves … about career‑oriented things, and I’ve slowly … let myself relax into it a bit.” And on managing fame and criticism: “I’ve had to realize I need to distance myself … from relying on the feedback. I think it’s wonderful but can also be poison.” A-Z Quotes