Bernie Matthew

Activist

Birthday January 28, 1988

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace New York

Age 36 years old

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About

An actor, social media personality, and activist, he delivered acclaimed performances in several short films; attracted a Twitter fan base of over one million in less than five years; and served as an ambassador for the LGBT rights organizations the TrevorProject and GLAAD.

Before Fame

He began his entertainment career by appearing in theatrical productions of Romeo & Juliet, Julius Caesar, Oklahoma!, and Grease.

Trivia

He starred in the 2012 Canadian television movie Saint Sanguinus.

Family Life

Born Bernie Matthew Rau, he spent his early years in Rochester, New York and Nova Scotia, Canada.

Associated With

He and fellow actor and activist Chris Salvatore both contributed to the "It Gets Better" campaign.