Matt Rippy

Matt Rippy (born January 26, 1968) is an American actor known for his roles in various movies and TV shows. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Houston, Texas. Rippy gained recognition for his role as the 'real' Captain Jack Harkness in the TV series Torchwood in 2007. He has also appeared in the recent Netflix series Glória. Rippy's passion for acting began at an early age, and he started performing in the family living room. He attended the drama department at Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and became a member of the Alley Theatre repertory company. In 1994, Rippy moved to England and joined the Reduced Shakespeare Company, where he performed in several successful productions.