Matt Borlenghi

Matt Borlenghi

58 · Born: May 25, 1967

Personal Details

BornMay 25, 1967 Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Matt Borlenghi is a renowned actor, best known for his captivating portrayal of Lyle, the Pawnshop Guy, in the popular Netflix series "Cobra Kai", earning him a special place in the hearts of fans.

His acting journey began on the esteemed soap opera "All My Children", where he starred alongside the talented Kelly Ripa, garnering him a Daytime Emmy nomination and a Soap Opera Digest Award.

Subsequently, Borlenghi appeared in a string of prime-time TV shows, including "The Jeff Foxworthy Show", "Pig Sty", "Party Girl", "Police Academy: The Series", and the pilot episode of "Enemies", alongside Nicole Eggert.

Recently, Matt wrapped up filming for three new TV series pilots: "Townsend", where he takes on the lead role and serves as producer, and "Letters to Addy" and "Daddy's Place", in which he plays a supporting series regular.

On the film front, Borlenghi's recent projects include "Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story", "The Bobby DeBarge Story", "Divine Influencer", and "90 Days Past Due".

In addition to his acting credits, Matt is a multiple award-winning producer, having spent several years developing TV shows with and for production companies and networks. One of his notable productions is the crime investigation series "Postmortem in Vegas", co-produced by NorthSouth Productions and A&E Networks, which aired as a one-hour special on LMN.

Furthermore, Matt created, wrote, and is prepping another proposed TV series, "ATF", a drama based on the life work of his good friend, a former undercover ATF agent who spent twenty-five years in the field.

As a voice actor, Matt lends his talents to the remake of the successful video game "Mafia", voicing the character Sergio Morello.

In his personal life, Matt is married to Heather, with whom he has three children: Garland, Pearson, and Daltan. The family resides in Atlanta, which has been their home since 2017.

Career

2023
The Tutor
The Tutor as Middle-Aged Man
Divine Influencer
Divine Influencer as Mick Golden
2022
Hunting Souls
Hunting Souls as Dr. Benneth
Nobody's Angel
Nobody's Angel as Agent Pogue
2021
2019
Eye For An Eye
Eye For An Eye as Detective Hicks
2014
Tentacle 8
Tentacle 8 as Rolland Towne
2011
2008
Jack Rio
Jack Rio as Tommy Jamison / Jack Rio
Skeletons in the Desert
Skeletons in the Desert as Detective Luciano
2007
Cougar Club
Cougar Club as Bartender
2006
Alpha Dog
Alpha Dog as John Kirschner (uncredited)
2005
Venice Underground
Venice Underground as Detective Bobby D.
2004
Dinocroc
Dinocroc as Tom Banning
2002
Spider's Web
Spider's Web as Bob Smooth
2000
Blood Surf
Blood Surf as Zack Jardine
The Crew
The Crew as Young Joey 'Bats' Pistella
1999
Kate's Addiction
Kate's Addiction as Ezra Parker
1988
The American Scream
The American Scream as Brent Benziger
1987
2008
Jack Rio
Jack Rio as Story