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Scott Porter

A charismatic actor rises from football fields to prime-time success, but must navigate the challenges of fame, reinvention, and the pressure to redefine his legacy beyond the gridiron.

Born

July 14, 1979

From

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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Decades active

In short · Acting since 1999, 4 decades active, 24 credits.

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Biography

Matthew Scott Porter (born July 14, 1979; height 6' (1.83 m)) is an American actor and occasional singer known for his role as Jason Street in the NBC television drama *Friday Night Lights*. His character was injured during a football game in the pilot episode and became a paraplegic. The character was inspired by David Edwards, a high school football player.

Porter was paired with Alyson Michalka and Vanessa Hudgens in the 2009 film *Bandslam*, featuring his song "Pretend" in the album. In 2010, he joined the cast of CBS's legal drama *The Good Wife* as Blake, an investigator for a law firm.

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