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Fox was born in Crowheart, Wyoming, and was raised on his family's horse ranch there. His mother, Loretta, was a teacher, and his father, Francis, raised longhorn cattle and horses and grew barley for Coors beer. He has an older brother, Francis, Jr., and a younger brother, Bayard.
Following his graduation from Wind River High School in nearby Pavillion, Wyoming, Fox undertook a prep year at the private Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, from which he gained admission to Columbia University. At Columbia, he played wide receiver, participating in the game that led to the end of Columbia's notorious 44-game losing streak. He was also a member of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta.
After graduating in 1989, he began acting with the Atlantic Theater Company. He also attended the School for Film and Television in New York City. Fox sought a career on Wallstreet before turning a job offer down. He studied economics at Columbia and upon his graduation applied for a job to sell stocks at Prudential-Bache. But decided it was not for him
At the age of 25, Fox made his debut on an episode of Wings and he continued receiving supporting roles. In 1994, Fox was cast in a co-starring role as the eldest of five siblings who lose both parents in a car accident on the 1990s teen drama, Party of Five, as Charlie Salinger. In 1996, People Magazine named Fox as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. After Party of Five was canceled after its sixth season, Fox starred in another TV series Haunted, in 2002.
Since September 2004, Fox has played the role of the troubled and dedicated surgeon, Dr. Jack Shephard, on Lost. He initially auditioned for the role of James "Sawyer" Ford. However, co-creator J.J. Abrams was so pleased with his reading of the Shephard character that Fox was cast in the lead role. As the star of the series, he is also the highest-paid actor on the show. Fox was nominated for a Golden Globe, won the 2005 Satellite Award, and shared the 2006 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, for his role in Lost.

My Blog

Fox Talks About What he Thinks Will Happen in Season 6

Matthew Fox, who plays Jack - the doctor, leader, 'Oceanic 62 survivor and love interest of Kate - revealed all about playing his character, his love of travelling and family life in Hawaii.Casual in ...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:25:00 GMT

Matthew Fox Interview in French Magazine

What's the first thing you notice in a woman? Hair and nails. A bad haircut or chewed up nails are telling for me, it's a sign of letting yourself go. Back when I was younger, I used to dump girls who...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:26:00 GMT

Entertainment Weekly Interview

MATTHEW FOX ON LOVE AFFAIRS -- WITH RATINGS: ''That's someone going, 'People love romance, so just turn the buttons and dial it up,''' complains Fox. ''Look, I understand that. But it has to be f---in...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:06:00 GMT

Billy Smoke Creator discusses Matthew Fox and his new project

This is an interview with B Clay Moore, the graphic novelist whose latest project Billy Smoke has been optioned by Warner Bros. with Matthew Fox signed on to play the starring role. He starts talking ...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:29:00 GMT

Wind River Country - Forward by Matthew Fox

A huge picture book called Wind River Country by Bayard Fox. The introduction in it is by movie star Matthew Fox of the hit TV show LOST. He is a native of Crowheart.Foreword by Matthew FoxThe vast wi...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Contract Renegotiations

Call it Operation Oceanic Two.ABC Studios, which produces the ABC drama "Lost," has quietly started renegotiations with stars Matthew Fox and Evangeline Lilly to beef up their paychecks, currently at ...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:47:00 GMT

LOST/Matt Upcoming Nominations

Teen Choice Awards CHOICE TV SHOW: ACTION ADVENTUREHeroesLostPrison BreakSmallvilleTerminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesCHOICE TV ACTOR: ACTION ADVENTUREJosh Holloway, LostMatthew Fox, LostMilo Vent...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Matthew Fox 4 Sexiest Doctor

17. Dr. Preston Burke - Isaiah Washington - Grey's Anatomy16. Dr. Billy Kronk - Peter Berg - Chicago Hope15. Dr. Eric Foreman - Omar Epps - House14. Dr. Gonzo Gates - Gregory Harrison - Trapper John, ...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:30:00 GMT

Matthew Fox to play Billy Smoke

Matthew Fox is close to signing his next movie deal to play the comic book character Billy Smoke. The character of Billy Smoke is an assassin, but is like Fox's character on LOST, because he is seekin...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:23:00 GMT

34th Annual Saturn Awards ~ WINNER

ABC's "Lost" steered the island toward four trophies at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror's 34th annual Saturn Awards. Winning for network television series, actor Matthew Fox, sup...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:21:00 GMT