Matthew Asner (born 9 September 1963, Age: 57 Years) is an actor, producer, director, writer, and media face from Los Angeles, California, United States. He is famously known as the elder son of Ed Asner (Eddie Asner). Ed was an American actor and known for his appearances as Santa Claus in TV series and films.
He came into the limelight after the death of his father (Ed Asner) on 29 August 2021. As per reports, a member of his family shared the news of his father’s death through social media. Matt also said that we cannot describe in words the grief of his father’s passing.
Matthew is working with charitable organizations called ‘Autism Speaks’. He also supports the needy people who are suffering from food, money, and education. In this article, you will read about Matthew’s biography, age, family, career, wife, children, and more.
Biography & Education
Matthew took birth on 9 September 1963 in Los Angeles, California, United States. His Nickname is Matt. He is 57 years old guy as of 2020. He comes under the Virgo horoscope. He follows the Christianity religion.
| Name | Matthew Asner. |
| Nick Name | Matt. |
| Birth Date | 9 September 1963. |
| Age (as of 2020) | 57 Years. |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, United States. |
| Education | Graduation: Bachelors in history and drama at the University of California, Irvine. |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, and Media Face. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Ethnicity | White. |
| Sun Sign | Virgo. |
| Net worth | $ 25 million (approx). |
He did his basic education from his hometown. He completed his graduation in history and drama from the University of California, Irvine in 1985. He had a lot of interest in the entrainment industry since his childhood.
Physical Appearance
Matthew is 5 feet and 8 inches (172 cm) tall. He weighs around 85 kg (187 lbs). His hair is brown. He does yoga to keep his mind fresh and healthy.
| Height (approx) | In feet and inches: 5’ 8″. In meters: 1.72 m. In centimeters: 172 cm. |
| Weight (approx) | In pounds: 187 lbs. In kilograms: 85 kgs. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Brown. |
Family (Father, Mother, and Siblings)
Matt hails from a celebrity family. His father is a well-known actor named Ed Asner. His mother is Nancy Sykes. He is the elder child at his home. Matt’s twin sister named is Liza Asner. He also has a younger sister named Kate Asner.
| Grand Father | Morris David Asner. |
| Grand Mother | Lizzie. |
| Father | Ed Asner. |
| Mother | Nancy Sykes. |
| Sisters | 1. Liza Asner. 2. Kate Asner. |
| Brother | Half-Brother Charles Edward Vogelman. |
As per the reports, he has a half-brother named Charles Edward Vogelman. His parents separated their ways in 1988. He grew up among his siblings. Matt is from white ethnicity.
Relationship, Wife & Children
Matt tied the knot with Jules Asner in 1992. Jules is an actor and model from Arizona, USA. They lived together for four years approximately. He later divorced her in 1996. The reason for the separation is still not known as of 2021. After separation from his first wife, he got married to Joyce Batiste on 31 December 1998.
| First Wife | Jules Asner. |
| Ex-Wife | Joyce Batiste. |
| Current Wife | Navah Paskowitz. |
| Children | 1. Avivah 2. Will Asner 3. Not Known 4. Not Known. 5. Not Known. |
He has 2 children from Joyce. According to reports, both of them got divorced but there is no information about when they separated. After that, he got married to Nava Paskowitz on 1 November 2014. His wife Nava is a model and social media influencer. She gave birth to his three sons. She takes proper care of her family and sons. The couple is still together as of 2021.
Profession & Net worth
According to his Linkedin account, Matthew appeared to perform first time on stage at the age of 15 years. He began his acting career in 1985 with the TV series ‘Off the Rack’ under the direction of Noam Pitlik and Jay Sanrich. He played a supportive role in this series as a young man.
After that, Matt appeared in the thriller and horror film ‘Neon Maniacs’ in 1986. He played the role of Stringbean alongside Clyde Hayes, Leilani Sarelle, Donna Locke, and others. In the same year, he portrayed the role of a delivery man in the ‘Growing Pains’ TV series.
He got many projects and played supporting roles including The Bronx Zoo (as Lewis/Bentine), Grave Misdemeanours, Thirtysomething (Hotel Clerk), L.A. Law (Dr. John Michael), Sideways (Matty). He appeared as the host of the charity event in 2020 titled ‘The 8th Annual Ed Asner and Friends Celebrity Poker Night’.
As a Director
Matthew is famous as the director in the entertainment industry. He directed more than 20 short videos, TV series, and TV movies in his film career. He began his directing career in 2002 with a video documentary named ‘She Turned the World on with Her Smile’. After his first project was done, he direct many video documentaries in 2003.
In 2004 Matt made the TV movie documentary with Danny Gold. Rush’d TV series made under his direction in 2007. Danny Gold and Matthew did many TV series and documentaries together.
As a Producer
Matthew also worked as a producer and executive producer in the film industry. He got around 32 credits as a producer. Matt started work as the procedure in 2001 with the movie titled ‘In Search of Peace — Part One: 1948-1967’. This was a documentary movie that was based on history.
Matt made the scary movies and inspirational TV series along with Richard Trank, Michael Lam, Jay Ostrowski, and more. He is best known for his TV movies named including The ArchiTECHS, Next Nostradamus, Light Up the Blues, and so on. Apart from this, Matt is also the scriptwriter. His inspiration thoughts and imagination appeared in the form of movies and series. Newsbeat Segment DM-1509, History’s Mysteries, Mr. 10%, and so on were written by him.
He got more than 8 credits as self appearances in TV series and documentary films. He also lent his voice in many documentary series. He got 32 credits as a producer, and also got 10 credits as a writer. He earns income from many sources. As per the rough calculations, his net worth is 25 million dollars approximately.
Social Meida Links
Instagram: @masner
Facebook: @Matt.asner
Twitter: @masner
Linkedin: @Matthew Asner
Interesting Facts About Matthew Asner
- His wife Navah is the founder of ‘The Ed Asner Family Center’.
- Matthew worked as an additional crew in a TV movie named ‘Hiroshima’ in 1995.
- He also worked in the casting department as the casting assistant in 1991 along with Dean Anthony and Megan Slikas.
- Matt has a daughter from his second marriage named Avivah.
- Matthew has a pet cat at his home.
- Matt attended the ‘The Ed Asner Family Center’ event with Navah and children.
- Matthew loves to spend time with his family members.
FAQ About Matthew Asner
Q. 1 Who is Matthew Asner?
Ans. He is an actor, producer, director, writer, and media face.
Q. 2 Who is the father of Matthew Asner?
Ans. Ed Asner (Eddie Asner).
Q. 3 Who is the mother of Matthew Asner?
Ans. Nancy Sykes.
Q. 4 How old is Matthew Asner?
Ans. He is 57 years old as of 2020.
Q. 5 How many children have Matthew Asner?
Ans. He has five children.
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