Perry Mattfeld's bio: Age, height, parents, partner, is she blind?

Perry Mattfeld's bio: Age, height, parents, partner, is she blind?

Perry Mattfeld is a Hollywood dancer and actress known for her roles in Shameless, Wizards of Waverly Place, and In the Dark. Many people wonder, "Is Perry Mattfeld blind?" The actress was featured as a physically impaired person in one of her roles. Hence, some of her fans believe she is blind in real life.

Perry Mattfeld
Perry Mattfeld attends the San Diego International Film Festival Night of The Stars Tribute at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in 2022 in La Jolla, California. Photo: Leon Bennett
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So, is the actor from In the Dark actually blind? No, but she only played the role of the blind and antisocial Murphy Mason in the series. Murphy also has a snarky attitude, suffers from addiction and compulsive behaviour, and uses a guide dog to move around. So, where is Perry Mattfeld from?

Perry Mattfeld's profile summary

Full namePerry Frances Garcia Mattfeld
GenderFemale
Date of birth29th March 1994
Age28 years (as of 2023)
Zodiac signAries
Place of birthLos Angeles County, California, USA
Current residenceSouthern California, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAmerican-Hispanic
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5'10"
Height in centimetres178
Weight in pounds123
Weight in kilograms56
Body measurements in inches 34-27-35
Body measurements in centimetres86-68-88
Hair colourLight brown
Eye colourBlue with a hint of green
FatherKenneth Mattfeld
MotherShelley Garcia
Siblings2
Relationship statusDating
BoyfriendMark Sanchez
High schoolLong Beach Polytechnic High School
CollegeThe USC School of Dramatic Arts
ProfessionDancer, actress, and theatre artist
Net worth$2.5 million
Perry Mattfeld's Instagram@perrymattfeld

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Perry Mattfeld's biography

According to Perry Mattfeld's Wikipedia, she was born in Los Angeles, California, USA, on 29th March 1994. Who are Perry Mattfeld's parents in real life? She was born to a seasonal American attorney named Kenneth Mattfeld and his Hispanic wife, Shelley Garcia.

How old is Perry Mattfeld?

As of 2023, Perry Mattfeld's age is 28 years. The celebrity dancer grew up in Long Beach, California, alongside her two sisters. Her father served as a naval architect and later became the deputy city attorney of LA port.

Where did Perry Mattfeld go to school?

She attended ballet dancing classes for nine years from age five. Her dance tutor, Ms Debbie Allen, taught her more disciplines of dance, which helped feature in the Alice in Wonderland musical stage play. Frances also had piano and singing lessons.

Is Perry Mattfeld married?
Perry Mattfeld attends The CW's Summer 2019 TCA Party sponsored by Branded Entertainment Network at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Rodin Eckenroth
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She later studied at the Long Beach Polytechnic High School, a public high school located at 1600 Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach, California. Afterwards, she graduated from the University of Southern California (USC).

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Frances earned a Bachelor in Fine Arts ( Acting Major, Cinema Arts Minor) from The USC School of Dramatic Arts - Massman Theatre (DRC), where she was also a cheerleader at USC.

Career history

The teenage Perry was part of Mattel's original musical stage plays as an American Girl Theater cast member. She ventured into acting for film and television series in 2006. Some of her upcoming roles include A Little White Lie as Layla and The Idea of You.

She also modelled for the Grayse fashion brand after a fellow USC student, Kelly Gary, introduced her to the industry.

Perry Mattfeld - IMDb

Here are Perry Mattfeld's movies and TV shows and the roles she played.

YearFilm/TV series
2022Mending the Line as Lucy
2019-2022In the Dark as Murphy Mason
2022Who Invited Them as Sasha
2019Carrier as Pam
2018Homecoming as Makeover Associate
2017-2018Shameless as Mel
2017For Educational Purposes Only as Host
2017Stitchers as Monica Chamberlain
2016Conan as Deon Cole's Girlfriend
2013Escape from Polygamy as Bonnielee
2012Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader as Suzie
2012Cayucos as Shelly
2012My Mind the Love Story as Alex
2011Patrick Carman's Dark Eden as Kate Hollander
2011The Girl in the Flammable Skirt as Aimee-Lead
2010Alex in Wonderland: Rehearsing Wonderland as Dancer
2009Wizards of Waverly Place as FrankenGirl
2008The Norton Avenue All-Stars as Amanda Hammerschmidt 'The Hammer'
2007AmazoBoy! as Samantha

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How did Perry excel in portraying her character in In the Dark?

The role convinced many that actress Perry was visually impaired in real life. However, since the actress is not visually limited, the show's blind consultant named, Laurie Bernstein, prepared and trained her for the role.

Is Murphy totally blind? Yes, in the series, Murphy is blind. Perry understood her role in making Murphy's blindness appear genuine. As a result, she could fit into the role of the blind woman because she learned coping skills from Laurie, who trained her. In the series, the actress uses a guide dog and sends text messages with voice commands.

Perry Mattfeld and Supernatural actors Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki

At press engagements, Perry had the chance to meet Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki from the television series Supernatural. Given the success of the programme over the past 15 years, Mattfeld attributes the performers with laying the way for the CW's future.

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Is Perry Mattfeld married?

Perry Mattfeld's Wikipedia
Perry Mattfeld wearing a dress by Carolina Herrera, attends CW Network Upfront at New York City Center. Photo: Lev Radin
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The actress is soon to be married officially. Who is Perry Mattfeld's husband? The celebrity is currently in a relationship with Mark Sanchez, a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL). Perry Mattfeld and Mark Sanchez got engaged in May 2022.

Previously, Perry was in a long-term relationship with Andrew Wright. They met through a mutual friend and began dating towards the end of 2016.

Perry Mattfeld's ex-boyfriend is a former softball reliever. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, USC Trojans, AZL Reds, and Dayton Dragons. Wright is currently an active member of the TVG Horse Racing Network.

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What is Perry Mattfeld's height and weight?

Perry Mattfeld from Wizards of Waverly Place is 5 feet 10 inches or 1.78 meters tall and weighs 123 pounds or 56 kg. Also, her natural light brown perfectly matches her blue eyes. Frances' eyes also have a hint of green.

What is Perry Mattfeld's net worth?

According to FreshersLive, her net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million. She has built her net worth through her career as an actress and model.

Are Perry Mattfeld and Jennifer Aniston related?

She somehow resembles Jennifer Aniston, but they are not related. Jennifer Aniston is an American actress and film producer best known for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends.

Quick facts about Perry Mattfeld

  • She studied ballet exclusively for nine years since the age of 5.
  • She trained under the tutelage of Debbie Allen.
  • She fluently speaks English and French.
  • She has a pet dog named Pretzel.
  • She loves horses.

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Perry Mattfeld is a multi-talented celebrity. She has appeared in multiple films and TV series and continues to thrive as an actress.

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