{{short description|American actor}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Matt Gerald | image = | birth_name = Matthew Gerald | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|5|2}} | birth_place = Miami, Florida, U.S. | occupation = Actor | years_active = 1998–present }}

'''Matt Gerald''' (born May 2, 1970) is an American actor and screenwriter.

== Biography == Gerald was born in Miami, Florida. A graduate of The University of Pennsylvania, he is best known for his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) roles as White Power Dave in ''All Hail the King'' (2014) and Melvin Potter in Netflix's ''Daredevil'' (2015–2018)<ref>{{cite web |last=Nelson |first=Chris |date=April 8, 2015 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Matt Gerald Talks Daredevil And Melvin Potter |url=http://mcuexchange.com/matt-gerald-talks-melvin-potter/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413022311/http://mcuexchange.com/matt-gerald-talks-melvin-potter/ |archive-date=April 13, 2015 |accessdate=April 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Strom |first=Marc |date=March 11, 2015 |title='Marvel's Daredevil' For Netflix Reveals 6 Supporting Cast Members |url=http://marvel.com/news/tv/24243/marvels_daredevil_for_netflix_reveals_6_supporting_cast_members |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312102315/http://marvel.com/news/tv/24243/marvels_daredevil_for_netflix_reveals_6_supporting_cast_members |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |accessdate=April 13, 2015}}</ref> and as Corporal Lyle Wainfleet in James Cameron's science-fiction ''Avatar'' film franchise.<ref>{{cite web |author=BlackBook |date=2010 |title=Actor Matt Gerald on His 'Avatar' Role |url=http://www.bbook.com/actor-matt-gerald-on-his-avatar-role/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413015748/http://www.bbook.com/actor-matt-gerald-on-his-avatar-role/ |archive-date=April 13, 2015 |accessdate=April 13, 2015}}</ref>

==Filmography== {{pending films key}}

===Film=== {|class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | rowspan="2"| 1998 | ''Starstruck'' | Patrolman | |- | ''Judas Kiss'' | Agent #1 | |- | rowspan="2"| 1999 | ''The Minus Man'' | Arresting Officer | |- | ''Magnolia'' | Officer #2 | |- | 2000 | ''Tigerland'' | Sgt. Eveland | |- | rowspan="2"| 2003 | ''Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' | SWAT Team Leader | |- | ''S.W.A.T.'' | Nick | |- | rowspan="2"| 2005 | ''XXX: State of the Union'' | Liebo | |- | ''In the Mix'' | Jackie | |- | 2008 | ''Choke'' | Detective Ryan | |- | 2009 | ''Avatar'' | Corporal Lyle Wainfleet | |- | rowspan="2"| 2010 | ''Elektra Luxx'' | Michael Ortiz | |- | ''Faster'' | Driver's Brother | |- | rowspan="2"| 2012 | ''Freelancers'' | Billy Morrison | |- | ''Red Dawn'' | Hodges | |- | rowspan="3"| 2013 | ''G.I. Joe: Retaliation'' | Zandar / Havoc | |- | ''The Frozen Ground'' | Ed Stauber | |- | ''Escape Plan'' | Roag | |- | 2014 | ''All Hail the King'' | rowspan="2" | White Power Dave | Short film |- | rowspan="3"| 2015 | ''Ant-Man'' | Deleted scene |- | ''San Andreas'' | Harrison | |- | ''Solace'' | Agent Sloman | |- | rowspan="3"| 2016 | ''Restored Me'' | Detective Derek Shane | |- | ''Broken Vows'' | Clay Darrow | |- | ''Patriots Day'' | FBI Hostage Rescue Team | |- | rowspan="2"| 2017 |''Bright'' |Hicks | |- | ''Shot Caller'' | Phil Cole | |- | 2018 | ''Rampage'' | Zammit | |- | 2022 | ''Avatar: The Way of Water'' | rowspan="2" | Corporal Lyle Wainfleet | |- | 2025 | ''Avatar: Fire and Ash'' | |- | 2026 | ''Animals'' | {{TableTBA}} | Post-production |}

===Television=== {|class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2004 | ''The Shield'' | Tommy Hisk | 7 episodes |- | 2005 | ''E-Ring'' | Robbie Benvenuto | 1 episode |- | 2007 | ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' | Vincent Lafoon | 1 episode |- | 2007 | ''Life'' | Krebbs | 2 episodes |- | 2006–2008 | ''The Unit'' | Beau Dauber / Dauber | 3 episodes |- | 2008 | ''Without a Trace'' | Roger Graham | 1 episode |- | 2009 | ''Saving Grace'' | X | 1 episode |- | 2009 | ''Lie to Me'' | Marshal Johnson | 1 episode |- | 2010 | ''NCIS: Los Angeles'' | Victor Janklow | 1 episode |- | 2010 | ''CSI: Miami'' | Dan Wilson | 1 episode |- | 2011 | ''Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior'' | Det. Craig | 1 episode |- | 2012 | ''Last Resort'' | Gil Langston | 1 episode |- | 2012 | ''Grimm'' | Arbok | 1 episode |- | 2012 | ''Dexter'' | Ray Speltzer | 2 episodes |- | 2013 | ''Hawaii Five-0'' | Warrick | 1 episode |- | 2013 | ''Castle'' | Jimmy Wolfinsky | 1 episode |- | 2014 | ''Intelligence'' | Lt. John Norris | 1 episode |- | 2015–2018 | ''Daredevil'' | Melvin Potter | 7 episodes |- | 2020 | ''Lucifer'' | Hank | 1 episode |- | 2024 | ''Yellowstone'' | Grant Horton | 2 episodes |- | 2024 | ''Lioness'' | Goose | 2 episodes |}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{IMDb name|313902}}

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