Matt Long

Matt Long is an American actor best known for his role as Ezekiel Landon in the NBC/Netflix sci-fi drama Manifest (2019–2023). He gained recognition for his performances in the television series Jack & Bobby (2004–2005) and the films Ghost Rider (2007) and Sydney White (2007). Born to an insurance salesman father and an assistant teacher mother, Long has one younger sibling. He attended Western Kentucky University, where he met his wife, Lauren, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After graduation, Long pursued his acting career in New York City, working in various theaters. He has also appeared in the ABC drama series The Deep End (2010) and had a recurring role in Mad Men.