Andi Matichak
Andi Matichak (born May 3, 1994) is an American actress. She first appeared in television series such as 666 Park Avenue, Orange Is the New Black and Blue Bloods, before making her film debut as Allyson Nelson in the horror film Halloween (2018), a direct sequel to the 1978 original film of the same name.[1][2]
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2010–present |
Early life
Matichak was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, but raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.[3] She attended St. Francis High School in Wheaton, Illinois.[4] During a summer while still in high school, Matichak worked as a model in Greece, where she met a talent agent who encouraged her to act.[3] After returning to Chicago, she began taking acting classes.[3] Matichak graduated from St. Francis High School one year early and forwent a full-ride soccer scholarship to attend the University of South Florida, instead moving to New York City to pursue modeling and acting.[3][4]
Career
Matichak has made guest appearances in numerous television series, such as 666 Park Avenue, Orange Is the New Black, Underground, and Blue Bloods. In 2015, she made her feature film debut in an uncredited role in the Victoria Justice-starring film Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List.
Matichak starred in the horror sequel film Halloween (2018). She plays the role of Allyson Nelson, the daughter of Judy Greer's character Karen Nelson, and the granddaughter of Jamie Lee Curtis' Laurie Strode,[5] whose character also starred in the 1978 original film.[6][7]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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2015 | Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List | Montana | Uncredited |
2016 | Miles | Wendy Brazda | |
2017 | Evol | Samantha | |
2018 | Bathroom Talk | Lex | Short film; also writer and producer |
2018 | Halloween | Allyson Nelson | |
2019 | Assimilate | Kayla Shepard | |
2020 | Foxhole | Gale | |
2021 | Halloween Kills | Allyson Nelson | |
2022 | Halloween Ends | Allyson Nelson | |
TBA | Son | Laura |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | 666 Park Avenue | Shannon | 2 episodes |
2014 | Making It: The Series | Maggie | 4 episodes; also producer |
2015 | Orange Is the New Black | Meadow | Episode: "Finger in the Dyke" |
2016 | Underground | Miss Jubilee | Episode: "Troubled Water" |
2017 | Blue Bloods | Caroline | Episode: "The One That Got Away" |
2017 | The Boonies | Holly | Unknown episodes |
References
- N'Duka, Amanda (December 7, 2017). "Andi Matichak To Join Jamie Lee Curtis In 'Halloween' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- Mullins, Travis (December 8, 2017). "Andi Matichak "Shocked and Honored" to Be Cast in Upcoming Halloween Film". Dread Central. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- Sneider, Jeff (October 18, 2018). "Up-and-Comer of the Month: 'Halloween' Star Andi Matichak". Collider. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Schwab, Jay (June 1, 2012). "Spartans march on minus model teammate". Kane County Chronicle. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Verhoeven, Beatrice (October 18, 2018). "Andi Matichak on 'Halloween' Co-Star Jamie Lee Curtis: 'She Really Took Me Under Her Wing'". San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco, California. Archived from the original on 2018-10-19.
- Squires, Jon (February 15, 2018). "Andi Matichak Reveals First Look at Laurie Strode's Granddaughter". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- Caulfield, A.J. (February 15, 2018). "Andi Matichak cast in Halloween reboot". Looper.