Matt Cornett is an award-winning American actor and singer known for his notable film and television credits. Cornett first gained attention for his guest appearance on Southland in 2013 and earned further recognition for his recurring role on Nickelodeon’s Bella and the Bulldogs (2015-2016). His fame skyrocketed with his main role on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
His performance in the iconic Disney franchise highlights his multipotentiality as an entertainer. It took Cornett a couple of years to land his next big television role, the lead role of Sam Florek in the Amazon Prime Video series Every Year After, which premiered in 2026. His film career is also expanding, with credits including A-Lan in Zombies 3 (2022), Max Warren in Summer of 69 (2025), and more in the pipeline. Keep reading to learn more exciting facts about the multi-talented performer.
How Old is Matt Cornett? Early Life and Background Details
Matt Cornett was born on October 6, 1998, as the youngest son of Art and Rhonda Cornett in Rogers, Arkansas. He grew up with his older brother and sister in Arkansas before moving to Los Angeles in 2012 to give his acting career a better chance. Cornett made his acting debut the same year. Performing in high school theater piqued Cornett’s passion for acting. Instead of earning a formal college degree, he focused on professional training for his acting career.
Matt Cornett Made His Television Debut In 2012
After moving to Los Angeles at the age of 14, Matt Cornett landed his first television role the same year, portraying Daniel across three episodes of Nightmare U. In 2013, he made a guest appearance on Southland as Lou. For the performance, he won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor in 2014. He also played Carter in the television film The Dunes Club in 2015
In 2016, Matt Cornett joined the cast of Nickelodeon’s comedy television series Bella and the Bulldogs in a recurring role as Zach Barnes. The role earned him a 2016 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor and the 2017 Young Entertainer Award nomination for Best Recurring Young Actor – Television Series. He later appeared as a guest on CBS’s Criminal Minds in 2016 and a myriad of sitcoms, including The Middle, Speechless, Life in Pieces, and Alone Together. His performance on The Middle earned him the Young Entertainer Award for Best Guest Starring Young Actor – Television Series.
In 2019, Cornett played the role of Blake in three episodes of the third season of Game Shakers. Also in 2019, he was cast in the main role of E. J. Caswell on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. He played a leading role in the iconic series from season 1 to 3 and recurred in season 4. He was also cast as Andrew Gallery on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs. Matt Cornett plays Sam Florek on Amazon Prime Video’s Every Year After, which premiered on June 8, 2026. Cornett also has a collection of television movies, including The Dunes Club (2015), Perfect Citizens (2018), and Stressed to Death (2019).
Exploring Matt Cornett’s Film Credits
Although he has achieved more success on television, Matt Cornett has a few notable film credits. He made his film debut in 2013, playing a main role as Diego in the movie Can. He later appeared as Glenn in I Think My Babysitter’s an Alien (2015) and as Zach Emerson in Inconceivable (2016). In 2018, Cornett played Logan Wills in Eric Champnella‘s feature film directorial debut, Alex & Me. He shared the screen with soccer star Alex Morgan, who made her acting debut in the film.
In 2022, Matt Cornett starred as A-Lan in the sci-fi musical-comedy film Zombies 3, the third entry in the Zombies movie franchise. Cornett played one of the leads (Max Warren) in Summer of 69 (2025). He stars in the titular role in the 2026 comedy film Buster Brooks and as Grayson Fuller in Bad Counselors (2026). His short film collection includes Family Treasure (2012) and Fading (2017).
Matt Cornett Has an Active Social Media Presence
@matt_cornett_ Happy Valentines Day 🌹 (Kevin back there watched me do this 3 times and smiled every time. W Kev)
Beyond acting recognition, Matt Cornett has achieved success on social media with hundreds of thousands of followers across different platforms. He has over 300k followers on TikTok and over 600k on Instagram. He posts recent career and personal life updates on both platforms. Additionally, Cornett has been featured in national commercials and print campaigns. He enjoys singing, football, video games, and spending time with family and friends.
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