Matt Dallas
The actor who brought an otherworldly innocence to life as the enigmatic lead of the cult sci-fi series 'Kyle XY'.
Born 1982 (age 44)·American actor·Birthday: October 21·Millennials
Biography
Matt Dallas became the face of a generation's curiosity with his breakout role as the titular character in 'Kyle XY'. Playing a mysterious teenager discovered with no memory or navel, Dallas mastered a delicate balance of childlike wonder and profound intelligence, making the sci-fi premise feel emotionally grounded. The show's success on ABC Family made him a recognizable star in the mid-2000s. While that role remains his signature, he has continued to work steadily, exploring other genres and platforms. His career reflects the path of an actor who embraced a defining part without being confined by it, later co-creating and starring in the web series ''Baby Daddy'' and engaging with a dedicated fanbase that still cherishes his most famous performance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Matt was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Matt Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Matt's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the lead character Kyle Trager in the popular ABC Family sci-fi drama series 'Kyle XY'.
- Co-created and starred in the independent web series 'The Real Baby Daddy'.
- Built a significant and lasting fan community largely centered around his role in 'Kyle XY'.
Did You Know?
He is openly gay and married to musician Blue Hamilton in 2015.
He and his husband are fathers to two children, a son and a daughter, born via surrogacy.
He was a competitive figure skater in his youth.
He has a prominent tattoo of a star on his neck.
“I was drawn to playing someone discovering the world for the first time.”
