Ethan Mathias
Ethan Mathias is an American actor, singer, dancer, and musician based in New York City.[1][2] He is better known for his roles on films, such as Caleb on the Miracle on Christmas (2020) along with Erin Bethea,[3] Young Michael on the Curtain Call (2023).[4]
Ethan Mathias | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ada Township, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Joffrey Ballet School |
| Occupation(s) | Actor singer dancer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Miracle on Christmas (2020) |
| Website | https://www.ethanmathias.com/ |
Early life
changeEthan Mathias was born and raised in Ada Township, Michigan.[1] He attended Ada Vista Spanish Immersion in Forest Hills Public Schools thru 5th grade. He is enrolled in Michigan Connections Academy, an online virtual high school.
Career
changeEthan's first major acting role was an appearance in the 2020 film Miracle on Christmas (2020). In 2023 Ethan was cast on the thriller drama film Curtain Call (2023), playing the role of young Michael Murphy.
Notably, Ethan was cast as Schroeder, a young autistic artist in 2023 independent short film The Shocking Backpack. The film currently in the middle of pre-production.[5]
In July 2024, Ethan was a top 40 finalist in Songbook Academy,[6] hosted by Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Foundation.
In August 2024, Ethan participated as a Junior Fellow[7] at the Cabaret & Performance Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center.
Ethan is fluent in Spanish, proficient in Italian and German. He was homeschooled remotely thru Connections Academy[8] through May 2024.
Filmography
changeMovie
change| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Miracle on Christmas (2020) | Caleb | Lead | |
| 2023 | Curtain Call (2023) | Young Michael | Young version | |
| 2023 | HOMEWORK (2023) | Faulkner[9] | Short | |
| 2023 | Curls (2023) | Efraim[10] | Short | |
| 2023 | The Last Boy (2022) | Ralph[11][12] | (Play) | |
| 2023 | On Golden Pond (2022) | Billy[13][14] | (Play) | |
| 2023 | Matlida Jr (2023) | Trunchbull[15] | (Play) |
Television
change| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Evil Lives Here | Young Daniel | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Next | Neighbor | (uncredited) |
| 2020 | Fargo | Italian Child | (uncredited) |
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Monacelli, Candace (8 December 2020). "West Michigan pre-teen stars in new Christmas movie". (WXMI). Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ↑ "Ethan Mathias: | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ Bonifield, Thomas (20 May 2020). "Introducing Ethan Mathias, a Player in "Miracle on Christmas"". Christian Film Blog. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ "Ethan Mathias - Backstage". Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ "The Shocking Backpack - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark". seedandspark.com. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ↑ "Finalists announced for Songbook Academy 2024". The Center For The Performing Arts. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ↑ "Hello: The Juniors Sing Lionel Richie | CTvisit". ctvisit.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ↑ "Michigan student stars in Christmas film". wilx.com. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ↑ Llanos, Cesar. "Homework". Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ "Curls - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark". seedandspark.com. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ ROZNER, LISA (25 April 2022). "Holocaust Remembrance Day: "The Last Boy," based on writings of youths in concentration camp, to be performed in NYC". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ "Sidney Taussig, survivor and inspiration for "The Last Boy" play, reciting his poem 75 years later". Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ Fries, Jacob (23 July 2022). "Singing, dancing and sharing stories: A Lockport native does his thing on Broadway". Lockport Union-Sun & Journal. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ Hoffman, Lindsay (9 August 2022). ""On Golden Pond" comes to the Circle Theatre stage throughout August". FOX 17 West Michigan News (WXMI). Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ↑ Cristi, A. A. "Photos: Broadway Workshop and Project Broadway Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. At Theater 555". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-06-12.